How VA weathered the choppy waters of 2019 and what's next in 2020
2019. I genuinely can’t remember a more interesting year in my working life. Without a doubt, the markets... Read more
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It’s time to bring dirty talk into the office. Here’s why.
Dirty talk needn’t stay between the sheets. It’s also time to bring it into the boardroom. Although, admittedly,... Read more
The Interim Interview Paradox: When a job rejection is a blessing in disguise
You’re after a change. This interim role is the exact challenge you’ve been looking for. You’ve done all... Read more
‘Look into my eyes’ …….. our MD’s predictions for an eventful 2018!
Here we are in January. The year lays out ahead – what’s it going to look like? We... Read more
Can Companies REALLY plan for their interim needs?
In one of my recent blogs I looked at how interims can plan their career by understanding their... Read more
10 reasons why you might LOVE working for Vertical Advantage
Let’s face it: Finding a job in recruitment is tough! Especially in London! There are thousands of companies... Read more
A new website for Vertical Advantage
Drum roll please! With a bright and shiny refresh of our brand identity, Vertical Advantage is pleased to... Read more
Interim Career Planning – Fail to prepare, prepare to fail!!
Navigating your roadmap to a successful interim career As the Interim and Contracts manager at Vertical Advantage, one... Read more
Anyone for drinks? How you could leverage current trends in the drinks industry to land your dream job.
The rise of the start-up is as prominent in the drinks industry as it is in other FMCG... Read more
The underlying problems in FMCG sales hiring and what to do differently
Clients often put it to me that there’s a scarcity of qualified professionals looking for that second or... Read more
Is interim work the Snapchat of work for millennials?
The oldest millennials have now been in the workplace for about 15 years and it’s clear to me... Read more
Podcasts, Paul and Me – a reminder about the importance of listening.
Quite recently I have started listening to podcasts - I know, I'm pretty late to the game here... Read more