It’s seemingly easier to look for a new role when you are currently in a job, however juggling interviews, especially if you are in multiple processes can be tricky. Unless you are being made redundant, you aren’t likely to want to ask for permission from your manager to attend other Read more…
When you a pay a retainer to an Executive Search firm you buy their commitment and focus on the position. You can rest assured knowing that company is then incentivised to complete the search and work with you effectively on recruiting for the role. Through a Search process there is Read more…
Knowing how to ask for a payrise can increase your earning potential and demonstrate your value to your employer. If you have: taken on more responsibilities and your role has expanded your workload has increased you consistently exceed expectations you have completed further qualifications or you have not seen adequate Read more…
Now! The Christmas period gives us time to reflect and consider what we have achieved this past year, what we didn’t achieve and where we want to get to. It also coincides with the time when many of us in the Real Estate Sector have just received our bonus, and Read more…
Day one: 25 December – Dress to impress Go through your wardrobe and check you have a few nice outfits, suits or dresses you can fit into for interviews after a few too many mince pies. If not check out the sales over the Christmas period to stock up. Day Read more…
Using an external Search Firm for recruiting offers several benefits over in-house recruiting. ➡️ External Search Firms have more experience in Executive and niche hires, as well as a larger network of qualified candidates, which makes it easier and quicker for them to fill positions more efficiently.➡️ External Search Firms Read more…
🔹Over the years, we have built up a strong clientbase and we work with a range of Consultants, Developers, Investment Companies, Family Office and Private Equity Funds. 🔹Our clients vary in size and we work with some niche and boutique businesses as well as global organisations. 🔹We work on a Read more…
When hiring for a C-suite role, its essential to offer an attractive and competitive executive compensation package to secure the best candidate for the role. To design a competitive offer, it’s best practice to consider industry standards and factors like company size, location, responsibilities, and candidate experience. We would suggest Read more…
It’s best to work with a headhunter that has a deep understanding of your role, your industry and the search they are undertaking. To better understand their experience and the opportunity we would recommend you ask them the following questions: What is your recruiting focus / niche? Is there a Read more…
When instructing an Executive Search Partner you want to be sure they will be equipped to assist you effectively with the opportunity you are searching for. We would recommend asking them the following questions to assess their capabilities, expertise and how they work: Process: Can you outline your process for Read more…
It’s vital to prepare for an Executive Interview. As well as knowing your CV inside out, being clear on your tangible achievements and successes, you should be able to answer questions relating to management and strategy. Here are some questions that could come up – Be prepared to answer them! Read more…
In the war for talent, companies are required to hire faster, pay more and do so with as smooth interview process as possible. To prepare for a search it helps to ask the right questions internally to understand your requirements, the role, and the person you are seeking. As such Read more…
Here are few steps you can take which can really help: Become noticeable through networking, events & attending seminars This can be a great way to become more visible and thus more likely for a Headhunter to notice you. Actively network at these events and hand out your business card Read more…
When interviewing executive candidate, you want to learn about them beyond their CV and lead them into a discussion which shows their personality, skills, leadership style, experience and cultural fit. Here are 10 questions you can consider adding to your process and what you will learn. 1. Have you thought Read more…
Check your contract to see your notice period, how the contract can be terminated and ensure you will not be caught by any Restrictive Covenants Resign Face to Face and provide follow up with a resignation letter or email Thank your manager for the experiences and support you have had Read more…
We would suggest: 1st stage: Video Interview with 2 members of the team 2nd stage: Modelling Test where they have a few days to complete it or have to complete at a set time and then send through the results after circa 3 -4 hours. 3rd stage: In person interview Read more…
Companies in the UK need a Sponsor Licence to be able to sponsor to workers in the UK. You can search through the list of companies with a licence online here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers If you have a question please email questions@richmond-capital.co.uk
If they are British or Irish you can check their Right to Work in the UK through checking their passport or another eligible document. As a company you might want to consider using a Certified Digital Identity Service Providers (IDSPs) to carry out identity checks on your behalf. If they Read more…
We would recommend you do the APC to become MRICS chartered as with the Consultancies we work with, it’s more in demand. You will not only earn useful skills but it will help you progress your career. Some Consultancies won’t be able to hire you into certain grades or promote Read more…
We see a lot of your competitors offering bonuses around the 10 – 15% mark. Some companies are more generous than this, particularly if they reward based on personal billing thresholds or bringing in clients and the employee smashes the targets. Typically bonuses are discretionary and based 50% on employee Read more…
When we recruit for Real Estate Investment companies at the junior level, they typically want to see candidates who: Have completed a Real Estate Finance or Real Estate Investment or Development based degree or Masters. Have completed a few internships or work placements within a Real Estate Analyst capacity to Read more…
We reviewed a pool of circa 30 Project consultancies in the UK and found: 20% were provided with an allowance 27% were provided with a phone 6% could choose between a phone or an allowance 3% didn’t get a phone or allowance Phone allowances varied from being able to expense Read more…
Getting your first role in the UK can be tough as many companies want UK experience. Our top tips are: If you can transfer to the UK through your current employer, we would recommend looking into this. Connect with Recruiters in the space ahead of your move and again when Read more…
Whilst you might want to run through the implications with an employment lawyer, for most roles we find that 2 months can be very beneficial. 1 month is a bit on the shorter side when looking to backfill the role. 2 months is usually long enough to enable you to Read more…
There are a range of Property & Real Estate Graduate schemes in the UK. Recruiters aren’t often instructed to recruit for them so we would encourage you to apply directly. Further details of 20 schemes can be found on the websites below: Avison Young: https://www.avisonyoung.co.uk/graduates Berkeley: https://www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/about-us/careers/career-pathways/graduate-scheme BNP Real Estate: https://www.realestate.bnpparibas.co.uk/early-careers British Land: https://www.britishland.com/careers/graduates-apprentices-and-interns Read more…
We would suggest trying to exploring how your team are feeling and why they are leaving so you can address the problem head on and would encourage: Employee Pulse Surveys Setting up a method to collect anonymous Employee Feedback – you could consider Zonka Feedback or Whisper channels on Slack Read more…
We have a lot of candidates who feel confident in their modelling skills. Unfortunately when it comes to the test, they struggle – often more then they realise. Ultimately it limits theses candidates from progressing in the interview process and prohibits them from winning the position. To help we have Read more…
As a starting point, we would recommend speaking with your team and asking what they want, would use and benefit from. You could consider offering: HOLIDAY & LEAVE Allow Purchasing / Selling annual leave / Rollover Enhanced annual leave, increased leave with service, Birthday Leave Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including Read more…
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Mental Health is a huge issue for the sector. In the UK it is reported: 91% have felt overwhelmed 48% are currently taking time off due to unmanageable stress 26% have experienced suicidal thoughts Our top pointers are: Ensure workload is manageable, work life balances are maintained, it is not Read more…
There are various groups you can check out: London Property Alliance which brings together the Westminster Property Association (WPA) & the City Property Association (CPA): https://buff.ly/3yX5yW0 Property Padel Club for informal networking & sweat session with circa 800 members. Reach out to Oliver Cohen for more info. Movers & Shakers in Read more…
Paternity Leave for many companies in the sector is 2 weeks but is usually paid at 100%. However some companies are less generous and only offer statutory pay. A lot of our clients are currently looking at their policies so there are likely to be more welcome improvements across the Read more…
Here are some tips: Firstly ensure you have plenty of time to prepare. Clear your evening or weekend plans to allow yourself time to get confident. Go through your CV, experiences projects, deals and portfolio, the job description. Consider how you fit the role requirements and what you can offer Read more…
On a review of 60 companies in the sector which comprised of other Project Management Consultancies, Developers, and Investors, we found: 45% of these had a Sick Pay policy 16% of this only provided Statutory Sick Pay 5% of these companies had critical illness cover Typically Sick Pay provided support Read more…