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Agency vs in-house interview with Gareth Thomas

In this ‘agency vs in-house’ interview series led by Salt’s Managing Consultant for Creative, Holley Potts, we speak to customers from all different sectors within the world of digital to answer the age-old question – agency or in-house? This series will give you a snapshot of creative career journeys and insights into what is currently…

Why we’re celebrating National Heritage Day in South Africa

How to stand out when applying for Sales jobs

In the current job market, there are a high number of salespeople looking for their next job and it’s even harder to get the attention of Recruiters and Hiring Managers. We’ve put together this article to help you stand out when applying for sales jobs. The good news is that sales is critical to any…

Flex your hiring strategy for that remote talent!

Salt’s Singapore Country Director Erin Loh shares why remote talent is the way forward. What is a remote employee? A remote employee is someone who is employed by a company but works outside of a traditional office environment. This can be from home, at a coffee shop or in a city across the world! The…

WiT: Ruby Chui on Innovation, Technology and Inclusion

For Salt’s latest Women in Tech interview, we caught up with Ruby Chui, Partner at Brandnographer, to talk diversity and advice on creating an inclusive workplace. The #SaltSessions Women in Tech #WiT interview series speaks with thought leaders from around the world to get their opinion and advice on how they have grown their career…

Salt wins two awards at the Asia Recruitment Awards 2020!

The Asia Recruitment Awards is Asia’s only recruitment awards that honours the brilliance of organisation’s commitment towards strategic software solutions, the employee experience, recruitment processes, and much more, across the HR realm. The awards are peer-reviewed by esteemed HR practitioners to recognise and celebrate the finest in talent acquisition. This year’s awards gala dinner took…

Infographic: 10 reasons why you should move to Saudi Arabia

Are you a digital professional currently looking for your next career move? Why not consider Saudi Arabia? Many expats overlook Saudi Arabia as an emerging digital hub and a fantastic place to build their career. However, aside from great career opportunities, there are many lifestyle reasons why digital professionals are opting for a career in…

How to stand out when applying to Tech jobs

Tech jobs are in high demand right now, particularly as companies are moving to more digital business models. Plus, certain sectors have seen exciting growth during this time. This article shares some tips from our Consultants, so you can make sure you stand out when applying to Tech jobs. Make sure your skill set and…

Jumping in or jumping out – it’s your choice!

Blog post by Jacqui Barratt, APAC CEO There is one piece of advice I am forever giving candidates and have done consistently in my 25 years of recruitment. When you are making the decision to change jobs make sure you are excited about what you are jumping into, not what you are jumping out of.…

The best cities in Europe to work in 2020

Europe has some of the world’s most exciting cities that offer plenty of opportunities for your career and is home to growing start-up scenes, with plenty of beautiful places to live. European cities are renowned for their work-life balance, warmer climates, amazing food, and lots to see and do. We explore the best cities to…

Lauren Dallas, CEO and Co-Founder at Future Females on supporting female founders

For Salt’s latest Women in Tech interview, we caught up with Lauren Dallas, Co-Founder and CEO at Future Females to share her experiences and advice. The Women in Tech interview series speaks with thought leaders from around the world to get their opinion and advice on how they have grown their career in tech and…

Industry experience — Is it necessary?

Salt digital recruitment agency’s APAC CEO Jacqui Barratt shares her thoughts on whether industry experience is necessary. I first wrote about this in 2017 but felt compelled to bring this topic to the table again. As a recruiter, CEO and business owner this is a question I have often posed to myself and clients alike.…