How to win your next sales interview: The secret to a standout presentation
I have watched many sales presentations and pitches during mid- and final-stage interviews. While many candidates bring polished... Read more
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Thinking of using AI to build your CV? Think again
I look at hundreds of CVs every single week. Lately, I have noticed a pattern. Many of the... Read more
How to Make Top Candidates Choose You
I often speak with founders and hiring managers who worry they will lose out on great people because... Read more
Amazon brands – time to fish from a new pool of talent?
I have spent the last four months speaking with e-commerce leaders and senior candidates daily. One trend stands... Read more
Visa’s – navigate the ever-changing landscape!
I spend my days talking to hiring managers and supply chain leaders across the FMCG sector. Recently the... Read more
The biggest decision brands need to make in Performance Marketing!
We have this conversation regularly – the Founder or CMO starts with, ‘we need to take performance marketing... Read more
Building a Sales Team That Actually Hits Target in 2025
In a world where buyer expectations evolve faster than your product roadmap, building a high-performing sales team in... Read more
What Finance Professionals Want in 2025: Attracting Top Talent in Commercial Finance and FMCG
As we continue to evolve and strengthen our finance function, it’s vital to understand what today’s finance professionals... Read more
The Future of Insight Teams: In-Demand Consumer Analytics and Essential Skillsets for 2025
The role of insight teams is undergoing a profound transformation. Fuelled by AI, automation, and evolving stakeholder expectations,... Read more
From Benched to Brilliant: What Football Teaches Us About Culture-First Hiring
Manchester United’s recent departures show just how much environment and culture impact performance. Players like... Read more
Building Digital Teams in Consumer Goods: When to Hire vs When to Outsource
At Vertical Advantage, we’ve been hiring digital talent for consumer brands and agencies for over a decade, and... Read more
When the Going Gets Tough... Roll on 2025!
Last year, we compared 2023 to Ronan Keating's ‘Life is a Rollercoaster’. For 2024, Billy Ocean's ‘When the... Read more