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If you’re in recruitment and have faced job rejection, or you’re considering internal recruitment vs agency partnerships, this story reveals why rejection often redirects us toward better opportunities. Sometimes the door that closes leads you to a better window – and occasionally, you get to prove exactly what they missed out on. The “Perfect” Internal Recruitment Opportunity That Wasn’t A...

Published by David Hawthorne-Finch | Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions The accountancy recruitment landscape has never been more competitive. With the Big 4 firms wielding massive budgets, prestigious brand names, and structured graduate programmes, you’d think independent accountancy practices wouldn’t stand a chance in attracting top talent. But here’s the thing – I’ve just witnessed something remarkable that completely challenges this assumption....

By David Hawthorne-Finch, Managing Director After over a decade in recruitment and building Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions from the ground up, I’ve witnessed countless market shifts. But 2025 has brought some of the most significant changes I’ve ever seen in legal and accountancy recruitment. Let me share what I’m observing from the frontlines. The Great Salary Surge: What’s Really Happening David...