http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Rss/ Orchard. Digital, Creative and Marketing Recruitment. en-gb Orchard Ltd http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Network-like-a-pro--4368.aspx You never know who you'll meet at an event, so whether you love networking, or find yourself ... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Going-Freelance-in-2013-4336.aspx The pros and cons of going freelance this year. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/How-to-keep-motivated-when-job-searching-4331.aspx Job-hunting can be very draining. You start off feeling so enthusiastic, but as the days and ... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Blog-your-way-to-that-dream-job-4294.aspx Blogging is still one of the best tools for SEO and is also a great way to show-off your writing ... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Digital-Business-Centre-Launch-4269.aspx The sun was shining yesterday evening, as we attended the launch of Salford University’s new ... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/What-do-employers-look-for-in-a-graduate-4247.aspx As we reach the end of another University year, we’ve highlighted some of the key skills and ... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Handling-negativity-online-4193.aspx In the new digital world we live in, customers are increasingly taking to social media platforms ... Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Dont-do-it-CV-blunders-4175.aspx If you’re on the hunt for a new job and plan to send your CV out far and wide, we’ve collated ... Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Google-IO-Conference-2013-4137.aspx For those of you who haven’t had chance to digest all the news following Google’s I/O Conference ... Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/eCommerce-Expo-and-TFMA-Event-Manchester-2013-4102.aspx We had a fascinating time at this year’s eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing & Advertising ... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Top-tips-for-that-all-important-job-interview-4069.aspx So, you’ve managed to impress your dream company with that fabulous CV and now they’ve offered ... Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Its-Fergies-Time-4039.aspx Almost 27 years and 38 trophies later, Manchester United’s indomitable leader, Sir Alex Ferguson ... Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/A-Decade-of-Linkedin-4033.aspx As LinkedIn celebrates its milestone birthday, we take a look at how the social network for ... Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Most-Complained-About-Ads-of-2012-3981.aspx Which companies conducted the least tasteful advertising campaigns of 2012? Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/I-want-to-be-famous-How-to-promote-your-music-online-3889.aspx Music marketing is a rapidly evolving challenge in a saturated industry; so how can you successfully ... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-Digital-Revolution-Are-You-Embracing-It-3831.aspx There is no denying the acceleration of new digital products on the market, but who is buying ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/More-than-four-walls-and-a-desk-Seven-offices-you-want-to-work-in-3226.aspx We’ve all battled traffic on a relentlessly rainy January morning, only to be greeted by rows ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Creative-Process---Liverpool-Event-3771.aspx Orchard's Rob shares his (very unique) experience of attending the recent Creative Process ... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Me--My-Job-Tony-Foggett-CEO-and-Founder-of-Code-Computerlove-3592.aspx Tony Foggett, CEO & Founder of Code Computerlove shares his experiences of the digital industry ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Making-the-right-impression-Can-your-accent-affect-your-job-prospects-3581.aspx From Scouse to Geordie, Yorkie to West Country, Britain has a plethora of proud accents, but ... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Guest-Blog-Why-global-brands-should-make-a-difference-to-local-communities-3593.aspx John Thrupp, Kumho Tyres' Marketing Director, tells us how they made community and CSR central ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Entitlements-of-Leave-3601.aspx It is important to know what you are entitled to when you need Compassionate Leave; Orchard's ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-Orchard-Easter-Egg-Giveaway-is-back-OrchardEggs-3570.aspx If a four-day weekend isn't enough on it's own, how about getting your hands on a gigantic ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-Importance-of-Web-Experience-3517.aspx In an ever-changing industry, why isn't web design / development top of the list for studying ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Prove-Your-Worth-and-Bag-the-Work-3482.aspx What can you do to stand out in such a crowded industry? Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Mailbox-The-app-with-the-waiting-list-3474.aspx Orchard Rick's observations on Mailbox: The app that makes you queue. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Aston-Martin-And-The-Naked-Lady--3431.aspx What's a brand to do when social media takes hold of an image you never created, utilising ... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Billboards-Video-Virals-And-Google-Adwords---Our-Favourite-Job-Seeker-Stunts-3228.aspx We've had a look at some of the innovative ideas people have used to really stand out from ... Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/An-Open-Letter-to-Design-Students-3355.aspx Daisy's top 8 bits of advice for design students Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Guest-Blog-Graph-Search-is-Local-Recommendations-By-Simon-Wharton-MD-of-PushON-3238.aspx There has been much mumbling about the impending Facebook search offering. Could this seriously ... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Me--My-Job-Neil-Marra-Creative-Director-at-Creative-Spark-3250.aspx Creative Spark's Neil Marra talks to Orchard about his story, how he made it into the industry, ... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/February-Is-All-About-Retail-And-eCommerce-In-Manchester-3295.aspx There are some fascinating events scheduled for February in Manchester, focusing on the retail ... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Can-Companies-Afford-To-Neglect-Social-Media-Customer-Service-3270.aspx Most companies are utilising their social media presence, others are getting it very wrong; ... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Fat-Fighters-And-Healthy-Promotional-Faux-Pas-3230.aspx At this time of year everyone has a sly glance to see if they can still see their feet beyond ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Nominated-For-COMBA-2013-3217.aspx Orchard has been nominated Best Recruitment Agency in the upcoming City Of Manchester Business ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Memorable-Marketing-from-Innocent-Smoothies-3261.aspx From humble beginnings to becoming one of the best companies for customer interaction and ... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Facebook-Friend-or-Foe-3222.aspx Is Facebook your old best friend or your new worst enemy? Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/One-In-The-Eye-For-Age-Discrimination-3258.aspx I've just happened across a heart warming article on the Mail Online. Jim Clements' story ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/New-Years-Resolution-Catch-Up-3103.aspx We have all set New Year's resolutions, but statistically most of us will be giving up soon... ... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/If-You-Cant-Always-Get-What-You-Want-3068.aspx Unfortunately, supply and demand often clash in our industry, but Orchard's Mike still knows ... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/New-Year-New-Job-2972.aspx Christmas is over and the January blues are starting to kick in; New Year resolutions have ... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Emerging-Technologies-And-Freelance-Demands-In-2012-2964.aspx Although print design is always a busy sector of the creative industry, there is an ever-growing ... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Guest-Blog-The-World-Of-Sharing-Capitalism-By-Duncan-Slater-New-Business-Director-at-Origin-2927.aspx The musings of this month's guest blog from Duncan Slater Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Pensions-No-Need-to-Panic-2952.aspx Are you planning for your retirement? If not, the government is pushing to ensure you do! Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Me--My-Job-Kristal-Ireland-Strategy-Director-at-Enjoy-Digital-3254.aspx Enjoy Digital's Kristal Ireland talks to Orchard about her career, her current role, and what's ... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Can-a-business-gain-by-moving-their-premises-into-the-heart-of-a-major-UK-city-2896.aspx More and more UK agencies seem to be gravitating towards major city centres... but is it beneficial? Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/How-to-keep-your-eyes-on-the-ball-not-the-baubles-2925.aspx As the party season approaches, what do employers need to watch out for? Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Why-content-marketing-isnt-the-next-big-thing-2926.aspx Buzz words are rarely good for the business world. We’ve all sat there, listening to someone ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times-Notes-on-office-Christmas-parties--2932.aspx Faster than you can say “it’s already upon us” then, it’s already upon us. The coming week ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/8-Typography-Games-2832.aspx Being a typography nerd and having internet access is a time-consuming situation to be in. ... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/4G-Is-it-worth-it-right-now--2801.aspx Orchard consultant Rick's verdict on the birth of Britian's first 4G network. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Team-Orchard-Survive-the-Mens-Health-Survival-Of-The-Fittest-in-Manchester-2741.aspx Well, we all survived, which was each of our main objectives once we had seen what we were ... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/TV-Logo-Viewing-Figures-2742.aspx Orchard's Daisy ponders the look of our favourite TV channels; love or hate them, they seem ... Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Magnum-PI-The-Bandit-and-my-Dad-2647.aspx Truly great men. Men with unbridled wit and charm. Men you instinctively trusted and hoped, ... Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Degrees-Fees--Expertise-2614.aspx Orchard's Joanne ponders the Big Question: Do we need a degree? Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/-Orchards-Halloween-Pumpkin-Carving-Competition-2012-2579.aspx Orchard's Halloween Pumpkin Carving Competition looks like becoming an annual event as it ... Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/-The-Talented-Will-Always-Rise-2567.aspx Yesterday evening, NABS hosted 'An Audience with Women Leaders' at the People's History Museum ... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/I-will-survive-I-hope-2560.aspx You'll know if you follow any of the Orchard team's tweets that we are entering the Men's ... Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Ten-Amazing-HTML5-Websites-2554.aspx Orchard's James has taken the time to thumb through the pages of the interweb and collate ... Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Paper-at-the-cutting-edge-of-creativity-2532.aspx Orchard's Katie reviews Manchester exhibition 'The First Cut' Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Superbrands-success-fuelled-by-sex-religion-and-gossip-2528.aspx How affected are you by the Superbrands? Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-take-on-the-Mens-Health-Survival-of-the-Fittest-10k-to-raise-money-for-Wood-Street-Mission-2449.aspx Over the last couple of months, the topic of conversation has been all about our entry into ... Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/CV-Advice-for-New-Graduates-2256.aspx Now you’ve taken off your mortar board and gown, you may now be facing the challenge of finding ... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orange---The-brand-that-makes-promises-it-just-cant-keep-2377.aspx After a recent experience with Orange customer services I take a closer look at the brand ... Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Have-a-Bash-2344.aspx ... can you turn yourself into an industry expert? LomoKev and his cheap Russian camera show ... Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/A-Week-in-the-Life-of-Orchard-2336.aspx Have you ever wondered what happens in a general working week at Orchard Towers? This week ... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Leeds-Digital-Lunch---Audience-Connection--Engagement-2282.aspx Following a short Summer break (or is that Winter?), Leeds Digital Lunch was back this month ... Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Ricks-Social-Media-Olympics-2253.aspx Orchard Consultant Rick shares his Olympic and Social Media musings Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Sponsors-Autumn-CIM-Events-2233.aspx As part of our continued relationship with the CIM in the north of England, Orchard are supporting ... Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/What-do-you-think-when-you-receive-a-CV-with-a-profile-photo-2175.aspx According to some recent research, candidates face an 88% job rejection rate if they have ... Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Qwerty-Quiz-2-The-Return-Of-The-Pub-Quiz-With-A-Digital-Twist-2173.aspx The 2nd Qwerty Quiz, the Manchester pub quiz for designers, digital marketeers and developers, ... Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/CV-See-Me---Orchards-CV-tips-for-Candidates--476.aspx Here's our opinion on what can help you to maximise your opportunities with your CV. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-OrchardShoots-Fantasy-Premier-League-is-back-for-2012-13-2131.aspx The nation may be gripped by Olympic fever now Team GB has started it's gold rush, but as ... Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/BLAB-11---Office-survival-pack-giveaway-2101.aspx If you are signed up for Blab #11 (and make it on the night), you will automatically be in ... Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Guest-Blog-How-to-blog-your-way-into-work-By-Anne-Marie-Bailey-at-Smoking-Gun-PR-2018.aspx One of my all-time favourite quotes is ‘The harder I try, the luckier I get’. I don’t know ... Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/sssh-Secret-Salford-Show-1954.aspx Andy and I decided to take a trip down to Salford University’s Graphic Design Degree Show ... Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Follow-us-on-Twitter-find-us-on-Facebook-and-say-hello-on-Linkedin-32.aspx Find out who's who on Twitter here at Orchard, check out our Facebook page and get to know ... Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Breaking-the-mould-from-the-conventional-job-ad-1891.aspx I've worked in recruitment in various locations including Hong Kong, Australia and the UK ... Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/BlogfromtheArchive---What-does-it-take-to-be-successful-in-the-creative-industries-285.aspx We ask some of Manchester's finest what they think it takes to be successful in today's creative ... Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Why-is-Orchard-so-different-1870.aspx University is arguably the ‘time of your life’. It is an opportunity to meet new people, try ... Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Developer-Hunting-1842.aspx "Why oh why can't I" … find a developer who will work for me? Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Apple-memory-upgrade-costs-How-can-they-justify-a-1000-markup--1832.aspx I recently upgraded the RAM on a Mac Mini and what I discovered was absolutely shocking! Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/BLAB-10---Retro-Sweety-Giveaway--1801.aspx If you are signed up for Blab #10 (and make it on the night), you will automatically be in ... Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/End-of-the-tax-year--what-do-you-need-to-do-1800.aspx For many employees the end of the tax year will come and go without event, but for some it’ll ... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Upcoming-Digital--eCommerce-Events-in-Manchester-1790.aspx Over the next few weeks there are some great events in Manchester focusing on Digital and ... Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/6-Reasons-Why-You-Shouldnt-Accept-A-Counter-Offer-1787.aspx The rule of thumb among recruiters is that 70 to 80 percent of people who accept counteroffers ... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Leeds-Digital-Lunch---Brands-living-online-1769.aspx Richard Bridgwater from Orchard gives us his feedback from this months Leeds Digital Lunch ... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-Orchard-Easter-Egg-Giveaway-1763.aspx What's this? The chance to win chocolate Easter eggs bigger than your head?? Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-Future-of-Manchester-Retail-3323.aspx Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Does-Marketing-Deliver-Enough-Value-to-Business-1755.aspx Orchard's Paul Niland gives his summary and thoughts from a recent CIM Manchester event that ... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Kickstart-Your-Digital-Career-1714.aspx Here are the CV, interview and networking hints and tips we collated from the Orchard team ... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Pinterest-The-Great-Scrapbook-in-the-Sky-1730.aspx So what's all the fuss about? Yet another social media platform has hit our screens amidst ... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchards-Top-10-Viral-Ads---The-Power-of-Advertising-1719.aspx I've written a list of the best top 10 viral ads, there are millions to choose from and you ... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Guest-Blog-RedCritter-Tracker-Gamifying-the-Work-Place-By-Jeff-Coghlan-Matmi-MD-1685.aspx Jeff Coghlan, Matmi MD, talks about RedCritter. A project management tool that adds gaming ... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchards-Top-10-Infographics-1696.aspx Infographics are a great way to present large amounts of information concisely whilst being ... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Interview-Planning-1535.aspx As an MD in a small business I know that the key to success is to plan for it. Infact, if ... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/OrchardBaby-Competition-1606.aspx It's hard to imagine that some of the Orchard team were babies once upon a time, well here ... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Blogfromthearchive-Freelance-should-you-take-the-plunge-1597.aspx Going solo as a freelancer is a daunting and challenging life decision, but the rewards can ... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Different-Types-of-Interviews-1536.aspx Formal? Informal? Panel? Telephone? .... Getting ready for an interview? Take a read of these ... Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Your-CV--Social-Media-profiles-Honesty-really-is-the-only-policy-as-the-search-engines-never-forget-1517.aspx It's not just about maintaining your dignity on Facebook when it comes to having your career ... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT