HR and Job Seeking Advice

Barry Whelan's Column in ShelfLife Magazine

Excel Recruitment Managing Director, Barry Whelan, has over 9 year's experience as a retail manager and more than 12 year's experience working in recruitment therefore he is well equiped with information from both perspectives of the retail industry. For many years he has been writing advice for both retailers and recruiters in his monthly column in ShelfLife Magazine, with whom Excel Recruitment have a long standing relationship.  

Shelflife: How to secure results with recruiters

Posted on May 16, 2013 Barry Whelan explores how to find the right recruiter for you and develop a long-term relationship with them that will yield the maximum benefit throughout your career, not just when you are actively searching for a new job

Shelflife: How strong is your employment brand?

Posted on Feb 27, 2013 In the February edition of his column with Shelflife Magazine, Barry Whelan discusses employment brand.

Shelflife:New Year, New Career

Posted on Jan 10, 2013 In his January Column for Shelflife Magazine, Barry Whelan talks about the January trend of changing jobs and gives some tips on Job seeking.

Shelflife: Are Computers Ready to Take Over the Recruitment Process?

Posted on Dec 6, 2012 In his November column for Shelflife Magazine Barry is talking about Recruitment in Retail and the effects computer technology is having.

Avoiding the recruitment blacklist.

Posted on Oct 25, 2012 In his column for Shelflife Magazine, Barry Whelan discusses how to avoid getting on the recruitment blacklist.

What Kind of Manager are you?

Posted on Oct 4, 2012 Barry Whelan looks at the most effective forms of management to get the most out of your staff for Shelflife Magazine

Job Search Blunders: The ten biggest mistakes you can make in your job search

Posted on Sep 13, 2012 Part 2 of Barry Whelan's ten biggest job search blunders.

Job Search Blunders: The ten biggest mistakes you can make in your job search

Posted on Jul 25, 2012 Barry Whelan, MD of Excel Recruitment compiles a list of the biggest blunders you can make. Here is part one. Keep an eye out for Part two next month.

Shelflife Magazine: A Timeless Approach to Job-Seeking

Posted on Jul 5, 2012 Many people tend to forget that job hunting existed before the age of social media and job-boards and while these tactics are convenient and effective, the traditional ways of finding work are still incredibly relevant, writes Barry Whelan.

ShelfLife Magazine:Feeling overwhelmed, underpaid and overworked?

Posted on May 16, 2012 Feeling overwhelmed by your job on an ongoing basis could mean that you need to re-evaluate your workload or that a career change should be considered, writes Barry Whelan