“If there are nine rabbits on the ground, if you want to catch one, just focus on one.” – Jack Ma. It’s probably one of the most concise statements about productivity. Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and AliExpress, is one of the wealthiest people in the world, so it’s…

The term “staff leasing”, also known as “contracting”, is a practice whereby agencies such as Blue Lynx can hire people on behalf of other companies. This is a relatively new service on the Bulgarian market, that’s rapidly gaining popularity among companies in our country. Contracting is extremely useful for employers…

We won’t hide it – the last few months have been quite busy. But the energy and resources invested have definitely paid off. Here’s an update on what’s been happening at Blue Lynx. Hola, Bogota! After 33 years of rocking the European market, our growing expertise prompted us to expand…

As a result of the global pandemic, more and more employers prefer to interview their candidates via Skype or Zoom – and that’s perfectly understandable. The tricky part? Digital interviews are very different from meeting in person, but at the same time, they still offer face-to-face interaction. We have put…

Our CEO Tina Evans and CCO Toine Diters have been honourable guests of the University of Economics Varna’s Career Academy podcast. They shared insightful advice on topics like job applications, in-person interviews and LinkedIn presence to help students improve their career options.  Listen to the podcast and get useful tips…

Graduating from college is a big achievement, especially when getting a job is next on your list. Millions of students move on from the classroom and into the workforce. It’s hard to separate yourself from other applicants. If you want to learn how to shine in front of employers, keep…

“What are your salary expectations for this role?” – one of the most dreaded questions by most job seekers. Not sure how to answer it to your advantage? Check our top salary negotiation tips.

Pijamas on weekdays. No commute. Home office. The pandemic stripped normality from our daily lives, catching us by surprise. But, we’ve adapted. We embraced the work from home life as quickly as we (and our employers) could. Statistics show that some people occasionally worked from home even before the pandemic. But…

With 740 million users in over 200 countries around the world, LinkedIn is the largest melting pot for those who are looking for work and those who are hiring. As a recruitment agency that has been recognised for its advanced use of LinkedIn, we decided to make a series of…

Why you should write a Thank You email after every job interview and how to do it – all in this article, plus a free template to make it even easier.

Not sure if your CV is good enough to impress your dream employer? See if it ticks all the boxes in this article.

The NEN 4440 is a well-established mark of quality. We put a lot of effort to keep the certificate. It is our promise and commitment to doing things the right way. The NEN 4400 certificate means that we meet industry standards.

Hiring for a culture fit is a winning strategy. How to know if your prospect candidate will fit within your company culture? Read up to find out.

Can you use a recruitment agency if you already have in-house recruiters? The answer is yes. Here are 3 reasons why.

The process of finding a job could be a real rollercoaster of emotions. Here’s how to stay sane while searching for the dream job.

Communication is key. Companies with offices in more than one country know how important it is to create and keep a good team bond.

Work from home often comes with tech issues. Some of them are easy to fix. Check out our infographic.

Cover letters only look scary when you don’t know how to write them. Learn some good practices and the ones you should avoid in this article.

Learn how to ace a job interview in the Netherlands – our tips and tricks for expats and Dutch natives alike.

From games and in-house gyms to unlimited vacations, employers and HR managers are trying hard to come up with the best benefits program. But what do employees really want?

How does new employee onboarding work in this new reality?

There are many ways to navigate the coronavirus crisis. Which one will you choose?

Why you shouldn’t let coronavirus hinder your recruitment efforts and what to do today.

With the holiday season right around the corner, you may have decided to put your job search on hold until after the New Year. But before you get completely into the holiday mood, you may want to consider this: December might actually be the best time of year to be…

What is the GDPR? The GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation (1). It is a regulation that the European Union has passed with the intention to standardize and strengthen data protection across the EU (2). This regulation was enforced on 25 th May 2018. Because it is a…