salary survey 2012

The Blue Skies Salary Survey is hitting desks as we type. We've created four surveys to cover both Clientside and Agency departments, covering both London and the Regional areas. We also asked our consultants to include some insightful words on the noticeable changes that have occurred in their sectors.

If you'd like to receive a copy just drop us an email letting us now what sector and area you'd like.

inside story

As January draws to a close, we bring you the latest news from Blue Skies and the marketing industry... Here's to a fantastic February!

the running club

A few of our BS Midlands team (25% of the office to be approx!) have taken it upon themselves to start up a weekly lunchtime running club. We think it's part of the New Year guilts, but not ones to discourage them we've kitted them out in rather snazzy Blue Skies running tops. 

It's the least we could do.

an insight into the digital world

Presenting to our faithful readers... the Blue Skies January Insight piece! We bring you our predictions for the digital workplace in 2012 and welcome Graeme to the (very busy) digital desk!

introducing...

We have two new faces in the Midlands office. One familiar, in the form of Sally, who has returned from her maternity leave and will be taking up the Clientside Public Sector desk - so BIG welcome back to her. We are also pleased to welcome Graeme to the Creative team. Graeme will be heading the Digital desk and we predict a very busy time ahead from him!

christmas spirit

We've been flooded with Christmas cards this year from satisfied clients and candidates! Here are three of our favourites courtesy of Madison Soho and our faithful freelancers Connor Diep and Phil Smithson.

steps to a successful skype interview

We recently read a brilliant article in Forbes giving great advice on how to impress during a Skype interview. Here are the 4 main tips we thought we'd share with you...

• Eye-to-eye contact - the camera is the interviewer. Act like you would in a normal interview situation
• Watch what you wear - you wouldn't attend an interview wearing your pyjamas, and Skype is no different
• Detail is key - the little things matter, e.g. wireless signal strength; account photo (professional please!); volume levels
• Location, location, location - find a space which is as close to an interview as possible. Comfortable, quiet and decorative

In our experience, more and more clients are choosing to conduct Skype interviews, especially as they are more open to recruiting re-locators. Use these tips to the best of your advantage!