Recruitment Blog: Career Tips & Industry News - December 2025

  • Submitting CVs Without Consent: Legal and Ethical Guidance for Recruiters

    Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2025 by My Recruiter Jobs

    As a recruiter in the UK, your role is not just about filling positions quickly—it’s about managing candidates’ personal information responsibly . Yet it is not uncommon for CVs to be submitted to clients without the candidate’s explicit permission . While acting fast can sometimes feel necessary, doing so carries both legal and ethical risks . Why This Happens Recruiters face real pressures: ...

  • You Prepared Perfectly. So Why Didn’t the Interview Go Well?

    Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 by Russell Ekins, Senior Talent Acquisition professional with 15+ years in recruitment.

    Most people assume their interview struggles come from poor preparation. But honestly? Nearly everyone I work with is excellent at preparing. They often: Research the company thoroughly Rehearse their STAR stories Practice answers in the mirror—or with ChatGPT 😉 Prepare notes, bullet points, and strategies And then the interview starts… …and everything seems to fall apart. Why? Because ...