​Talent shortages are calling employers to reconsider traditional job requirements, such as a relevant university degree. What does this mean for candidates and employers?In Australia, fewer young people are engaged in full-time study and those not engaged in any study has increased too (ABS). Th...

With borders open between Australia and the UK, more and more agencies are ready to hire incoming talent. Here's what you can expect for your job search if you're moving.It's no lie, adland has been hit hard in both Australia and the UK as candidates move client side in search for more flexibilit...

How can we maintain a sense of sanity, productivity and connection with our teams? The third year of #WFH is upon us and yet again we're back to working under the same roof as our partners, children, flatmates, dogs, cats and ourselves.There are endless benefits to working from home but remote wo...

The Undercover Recruiter recently asked experts in the recruitment industry about the secrets of getting hired and they shared some pieces of wisdom on how to get a recruiter to notice you. Jo Cresswell – Corporate Communications Manager at Glassdoor “When initially getting in touch with a ...

One of our colleagues from Stopgap UK, Lead Consultant Christine ebeling long, recently took a look at AI in the marketing sector and how much it might affect the job market.  For decades, humans have had a fear of technology taking over our world.  Terminator first appeared 35 years ago this ...

Stopgap has worked with Jilly for over a year having placed her in two roles with valued clients both in events management roles. Stopgap are delighted to have recently place Jilly Clark at the National Trust as their Marketing & Events Coordinator. In the course of her role, Jilly recently ma...

Keeping up with the constantly changing digital landscape is a challenge for marketers. Most know that developing custom content is crucial for success, but even the most seasoned marketing professionals are learning all the time. That’s why we always put the Content Marketing World conference...

Google ‘marketing trends for 2019’ and you’ll be inundated with results. But while social media stories, micro-influencer marketing and AI are all getting their fair share of column inches, they might not be right for a professional services company. Which begs the question: what is right? Profes...

Operating in a post-crash market, the financial services industry has undergone huge change in recent years. Stricter regulations, higher consumer expectations, and disruptive business models now shape the industry. But these 21st century problems are no match for an industry still heavily relian...