INNER CIRCLE INSIGHTS

Welcome to Recruitment's Inner Circle.

Stay informed on what’s happening in the recruitment market.

Here, you can get to know the SW6 team by watching videos of our consultants sharing expert insight, honest commentary and practical guidance drawn from working at the heart of the industry.

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September 10, 2026

WHY SEPTEMBER IS THE BEST TIME TO MAKE A CAREER MOVE

Thinking about a career change? Here's the data on why September is one of the smartest months to make your move, and how to make the most of it. Why September Is the Best Time to Make a Career Move

September 9, 2026

THE REAL VALUE OF RECRUITMENT AWARDS (AND HOW TO SPOT A FAKE ONE)

It's recruitment awards season. Here's the data on why the right awards genuinely matter for recruitment agencies - and how to tell a credible award from a pay-to-win one.

August 18, 2026

RECRUITMENT IN SUMMER: WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN FOR THE UK RECRUITMENT MARKET?

What is the UK recruitment market like in summer? Connie Cawthorne explores August and September hiring trends, recruiter holidays, candidate demand and Rec2Rec opportunities.

August 17, 2026

WHY YOUR APPLICATIONS ARE VANISHING INTO THE VOID (AND WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS INSTEAD)

75% of CVs never reach a human. Here's why your job applications are disappearing into AI filters, and what actually works instead in 2026.

August 10, 2026

THE AWKWARD TRUTH ABOUT YOUR DEGREE

Your degree doesn't decide your career - and recruitment is one of the few industries honest about it. Here's why that might be good news for your job search.