Speculatively approaching a company isn’t anything new, but it’s not as simple as just firing off a generic CV and cover letter. In order to maximise your chances of success, you’ll need to factor in significant time to research - and that’s before you’ve even started...

Headhunting can be one of the most effective recruitment strategies. You’re already saving significantly on your recruitment costs by using Ally, but there’s more than just monetary gain by reaching out to candidates directly.  Read on for five simple ways to get...

Welcome on board! If you’re reading this post it’s likely that you’ve just signed up with Ally as an employer - and you’ve taken your first step towards managing your recruitment with a fresh new approach. You’ll be delighted to hear that getting started on Ally is...

Did you know it’s estimated that up to 75% of all hiring decisions result in a mis-hire? Hiring for – and indeed accepting – a new role needs to be thought of like a relationship. You wouldn’t head straight into a new one without getting to know them first, you take...

Forget making sure your shoes are polished and your breath is fresh, the next interview you have is likely to be done via video, which brings with it a wealth of new challenges! Facetime, Zoom, Teams – they’ve all changed the face of how companies are recruiting, so...

Welcome on board! We imagine you’re reading this post as you’ve just taken your first step towards getting your brand new dream job - by joining Ally. Getting started on Ally is simple, but don't just take our word for it. Read on for lots of helpful tips on how to...

Introduction Working from home can be a blessing for many people who are used to the daily commute. However, changes in our working situations has meant that many offices and workplaces now operate remotely. Understanding how you could work from home effectively is...

Your home office is a place where you should feel comfortable, productive and inspired. A work space can be what you want it to be. Your bed, your desk or a spare room in the house. It is important to feel comfortable in your space which will enable you to make the...

So what do workers really want from their workplace? For many people, the majority of the days in the week are spent working. You could say that working is an integral part of life. Therefore, having the best kind of working environment and quality of work is so...