Our Blog and Updates - Devonshire Recruitment

12 November 2025

Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until You’re Job Hunting to Update Your Portfolio

We recently ran a LinkedIn Poll asking creatives how often they update their portfolio. The results were pretty telling, with over half (56%) ...

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18 October 2025

How to Create a Portfolio When Your Work is Restricted by NDAs

Creating a portfolio when your work is restricted by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can be tricky, but it's not impossible. If you want to ...

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18 July 2025

Mid-Year Recruitment Check-In: Strategies for Clients to Succeed in the Second Half of 2025

As we pass the halfway mark of 2025, it’s a great opportunity to pause, reflect, and recalibrate your recruitment plans for the months ahead. ...

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11 July 2025

Freelancing: Is It Right for You?

At Devonshire, we have dedicated consultants who are always looking for freelancers in the creative, presentation, content and marketing sectors. If ...

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13 March 2025

Bridging the Generation Gap: How HR Can Meet the Needs of a Multigenerational Workforce

Today’s workplaces are more diverse than ever, with employees spanning multiple generations. Each group has its way of working, communicating, and ...

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4 February 2025

Candidate Priorities in 2025: Focus on What Matters

As the job market evolves, professionals are becoming increasingly mindful of what they need to thrive in their careers. Whether you’re exploring ...

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28 January 2025

Employer Priorities in 2025: Stay Ahead of the Competition

Attracting and retaining top talent has always been a challenge, but 2025 is shaping up to be even more competitive. Candidates’ priorities are ...

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20 January 2025

Reducing Unconscious Bias in Hiring

Let’s create fairer, more inclusive workplaces together - Understanding Unconscious Bias and Its Impact on Hiring Unconscious bias refers to ...

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11 December 2024

Why December is the Perfect Time to Job Hunt

Every year, we hear the same thing from job seekers: “I suppose everything slows down in the job market at Christmas.” OR “I guess December isn...

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22 November 2024

Supporting Men’s Mental Health in the Workplace: Breaking the Stigma

In today’s workplaces, mental health is no longer a taboo subject, yet men often face unique challenges in accessing support. For employers and ...

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6 November 2024

Keeping Experience Alive: Retaining Baby Boomers in the Workplace

What is a Baby Boomer? Baby Boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964, representing a generation approaching retirement that holds essential...

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10 October 2024

Prioritising Mental Health in Your Career

World Mental Health Day reminds us of the importance of taking care of our mental well-being. This year, the focus is on prioritising mental health at...

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8 October 2024

Is Automation the New Outsourcing?

In recent years, businesses have faced a critical decision: to outsource or to automate. With rapid advancements in technology, the question has ...

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26 September 2024

Navigating the Job Market as a Graduate: How You Can Stand Out

Graduating from university is supposed to be a time of excitement and opportunity, yet months after finishing their education, many graduates are ...

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19 September 2024

How to Foster Happiness at Work: Tips from Our Recruitment Team

At Devonshire, we believe that happiness at work is key to building a productive and thriving workforce. With the start of International Week of ...

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11 September 2024

AH (Actually Human) vs. AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the Creative Sector

The creative industry is undergoing a thrilling transformation, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) steps into domains that were once the exclusive ...

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9 September 2024

‘Nobody Is Leaving Unless They Have To’: Why People Aren’t Moving Jobs

The job market has seen some major changes over the last few years. Remember the "Great Resignation"? It seemed like everyone was on the move, looking...

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7 August 2024

The Role of a Recruitment Consultant in Your Career Development

In today’s competitive job market, the role of a recruitment consultant has evolved far beyond simply matching candidates with job openings. At ...

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10 July 2024

Mid-Year Recruitment Check-In: Strategies for Clients to Succeed in the Second Half of 2024

As we reach the midpoint of 2024, it’s the perfect time for businesses to review their recruitment strategies and set clear goals for the remainder ...

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10 June 2024

Beyond the CV – Top 6 Soft Skills to look out for in Candidates

Experience and qualifications are essential for many jobs, but soft skills are becoming increasingly important in today’s rapidly changing job ...

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