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How To Ace Your Zoom Interview
Tips on creating a great impression during your Zoom interview. Wind the clock back 12 months and most of us had never heard of Zoom or used it before. But since the Covid pandemic has changed the recruitment landscape for all of

Successful Video Cover Letters
Over the last few years, Video Cover Letters have been seen as a little bit geeky, we knew they were around but the in the U.K, we are far too reserved to record ourselves on video. Well, that’s all changed now and

Don’t Act Cheap – People Will Remember You When This Is All Over
Something strange happened to us earlier this week, a candidate turned down a job offer they really wanted and they told us the real reason they said no. As a recruiter, I understand that some candidates don’t always tell you the real

The “New Normal”
Following the recent statement by the RCVS and the BVA, it’s clear in my opinion that the veterinary sector will soon be charging ahead again into the new normal, but with some differences. QUOTING: “… This guidance asks members of the veterinary

Covid-19 Update
Medicus remains open during the current COVID-19 pandemic and we have key staff available to assist working remotely. Most clients have paused their recruitment processes at this point whilst they take care of their existing employees and customers. Some clients are proceeding

IVC Evidensia – IR35 Position Confirmed
Yesterday saw the first announcement by one of the major corporates of their policy on the use of locums from 6th April 2020. IVC Evidensia announced that they will not allow any locum vets or nurses to continue working with them from

How To Win At Interviews
I’ve been helping candidates win the job offers they really want for the last 25 years. In a time of increased competition for quality staff, many job seekers put up too many barriers or criteria before they’ll consider a new opportunity. If

IR35 Reforms – Off Payroll Working
In April 2020, the UK Government are changing the way they treat off-payroll workers for tax purposes. They intend to bring to the private sector, the same reforms that were made in the public sector in 2017. This area is very complex

Working in the U.K.
Only veterinary surgeons registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons can practise veterinary medicine in the UK. To find out if you are eligible for registration and how to register with the RCVS please visit: http://www.rcvs.org.uk/registration/who-can-register/. Veterinary surgeons applying for registration are asked to contact

Resigning, the Counter-Offer and Moving On!
Your Resignation. There could be many reasons you are looking to resign: Salary Increase Better Opportunity / Career Progression Work Pressure Too Great Working hours too long. Family/Personal Reasons Relations with your manager/colleagues are not good. Whatever the reason it is always