http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Rss/ Orchard. Digital, Creative and Marketing Recruitment. en-gb Orchard Ltd 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/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 http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Top-10-Creative--Marketing-Events-in-the-North-West--Yorkshire-1590.aspx Whether you're looking to go to your first networking event or a regular event goer yourself, ... Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Paying-for-Internships-1545.aspx With a record 1.16m young people unemployed and not in training, I guess it’s not surprising ... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Guest-Blog-by-Andrew-Thomas-Care-in-the-Creative-Community-1537.aspx It would seem topical, in the week that we see a young filmmaker winning the “Young Apprentice” ... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Top-5-What-NOT-to-do-in-an-interview-1527.aspx Although Orchard have been successful in placing thousands of candidates over the years, there ... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Crappy-Christmas-Cards--1528.aspx I've been scouring the internet to find the worst examples of festive cheer since that infamous ... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/What-Christmas-means-to-Orchard-1519.aspx It's December, it's that time again - the Orchard team get Festive! Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Freelance-Freefall-How-to-successfully-work-with-off-site-freelancers--1513.aspx This blog is for those of you who are used to having freelancers sat in your studio, under ... Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Guest-blog-by-Andrew-Thomas-Is-there-a-difference-between--winning-and-not-losing-a--pitch--1500.aspx Yes it’s a rhetorical question. I don’t expect an answer. You may think I don’t deserve one ... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Christmas-is-comingwill-you-be-online-shopping--1494.aspx I’m not a person who enjoys Christmas shopping and would love to be able to avoid it altogether ... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/TV--the-Second-Screen-1440.aspx I have to admit - I'm not a huge X Factor fan although, along with staring at Gary Barlow, ... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Manchesters-First-Instameet-1456.aspx Last night I attended the first Instameet in Manchester. A networking event with a twist. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Folding-1452.aspx The Orchard team take inspiration from the phenomena more commonly known as Kemp Folding.... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Are-Technology-Brands-the-New-Religion-1412.aspx A quick consideration of the worrying influence on brands in our every day lives, can we actually ... Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Research---The-Key-to-Interview-Success-1409.aspx The key to a successful interview is research. So here's our checklist, to ensure you are ... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-proudly-sponsors-Leeds-Digital-Festival--1408.aspx This year Orchard are delighted to say that we're sponsoring Leeds Digital Festival. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/DAD-North-Lecture-GBH-design-agency---they-did-it-their-way--1390.aspx I had the opportunity to attend the D&AD North Lecture last night - a presentation from the ... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Digital-Go-Karting-The-Low-Down-1442.aspx It was finally time to sniff our leathers and enjoy the thrills and spills of digital go-karting. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Halloween-Pumpkin-Extravaganza-Part-II---Win-an-Apple-Magic-Mouse-527.aspx Back in the Halloween spirit, Orchard are out to find the most creative pumpkin carver in ... Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Blog---Ricks-App-of-the-Week-290911---CamScanner-1368.aspx Orchard consultant Rick shows you how to scan documents and create PDFs with your phone. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/-Orchards-Get-a-Job-seminar-does-the-job-1365.aspx Salford University MA student lands part time role at Manchester Agency following Orchard's ... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Limited-Company--Self-Employed-Trader--PAYE-Whats-best-for-you-1362.aspx Over nearly 12 years of working with Orchard I have been asked by many, many candidates involved ... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Great-Ads-By-The-Real-Mad-Men-1824.aspx With Mad Med taking the world by storm, we look back at the original titans of advertising's ... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Top-Tips-for-Photoshop-Web-Designers-1356.aspx Calling all budding Photoshop Web Designers... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/When-bad-advertising-goes-goodROM-chocolate-bar-1349.aspx There's a great chance that you are already familiar with the fantastic advertising campaign ... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/OrchardShoots-Early-Season-Winners-1340.aspx The football season is now well under way, but there won't be any winners until 2012.... apart ... Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Manchester-Digital-Usability-and-the-User-Experience--1334.aspx Last night, Andy Chesters and myself, attended the Manchester Digital event 'Usability and ... Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Richards-Top-6-funniest-Commercials-1319.aspx Richard gives us a rundown of his top six Ads that have had him in stitches. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Banc-Media-secures-success-for-Orchards-SEO-Strategy-1311.aspx Banc Media, an SEO and PPC agency based in Salford Quays, has surpassed all expectations with ... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/How-interesting-is-your-CV-1301.aspx An eye catching, succinct yet informative CV is all it takes to get yourself noticed amongst ... Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-How-Dos-of-Social-Media-1294.aspx Following on from the successful AweSEOsome event, Leeds Digital Festival put on another fantastic ... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Do-you-know-the-product-placement-logo-1206.aspx Product placement is a fairly regular occurrence these days - whether it's your favourite ... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Your-Job-Ad-Hell-1268.aspx Writing a good job advertisement is no easy feat, so here are the basics to help you write ... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/BLAB-8-Orchards-Lomo-camera-give-away-1274.aspx Orchard to give away Diana F+ Lomo camera starter kit at Northern Digital's 8th BLAB night Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Blog---Ricks-App-of-the-Week-050811---What-The-Font-1262.aspx This one is slightly geeky so I want to apologise in advance. Though I guess that if you're ... Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Will-you-be-the-one-crowned-OrchardShoots-Fantasy-Premier-League-Champion-for-2012-1221.aspx The start of the new football season seems to come round earlier every year, and with the ... Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Hollehs-Fantasy-Fantasy-Football--1226.aspx For those who don't care who's scoring on the pitch... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Morbid-Marketing-1228.aspx Profiting from Amy's death - socially unacceptable or commercial necessity? Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Does-the-Amaze-Generation-take-a-summer-holiday-1223.aspx Having returned from my Summer holiday I discuss the experience of the net book toting, sun ... Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/No-Business-Too-Big-or-Small-for-Social-Media-1216.aspx A short story on Social Media... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchards-Mike-Carter-elected-to-the-Manchester-Digital-Associations-Council-1212.aspx The Manchester Digital AGM for 2011 took place last week, and involved the announcement of ... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/How-Do-Announces-the-Top-100-Marketers-of-2011-1157.aspx It's that time of year again when How-Do pull together their 'who's who' in the North West ... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-CV-Template-Download-612.aspx This downloadable document outlines what is hopefully a simple and adaptable CV which allows ... Fri, 01 Jul 2011 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, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/New-to-Networking-1132.aspx So you’re at your first networking event and you’re standing in the corner gripping your drink ... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Interview-Questions---How-to-avoid-that-awkward-silence-562.aspx We all know that feeling at the end of a job interview when the interviewer says “Do you have ... Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Sony-bounces-balls-again-for-Wimbledon-1106.aspx Sony have put a twist on their infamous Sony Bravia (Bouncy Balls) TV ad promoting Wimbledon ... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Why-arent-video-CVs-more-popular-1080.aspx I have to admit, I haven't actually ever received a video CV (VCV), although the thought and ... Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/We-know-the-Agency-Workers-Regulations-Do-you-1074.aspx Firstly, D-Day is 1st October 2011. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/How-Do-Awards-2011-1070.aspx And The Winners Are... Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/A-Few-Urban-Myths-of-Recruitment-959.aspx More and more as we interview and talk to our candidates, it seems to be the case that there ... Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/My-Boss-is-a-Wker-1056.aspx And other ways to piss on your own parade... a blog about positivity and how to perform well ... Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-Creative-Cup-The-greatest-cup-competition-in-world-football-1060.aspx With FIFA's bureaucrats in disarray and trust in the administration waning by the day, the ... Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Facebook---how-young-is-too-young-1049.aspx Mark Zuckerberg has caused controversy this week stating that under 13s should be allowed ... Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Blog---Ricks-App-of-the-Week-230511-1042.aspx Yes, I'm aware that it's been 3 months since I wrote my last app of the "week." I haven't ... Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Cool-People-Drink-Fact-1041.aspx Ask yourself ‘Do you have hundreds of friends on Facebook?’ Now ask yourself ‘Do you have ... Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Guest-Blog---Amir-Lodge---Im-no-expert-but-I-do-enjoy-the-odd-networking-event-856.aspx Students of Manchester, many of us are hitting the final hurdles, the door to the big wide ... Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Creative-and-Marketing-events-that-you-should-know-about-and-attend-in-Yorkshire-1021.aspx Is it fair to say that there are only a handful of regular creative and marketing events happening ... Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/I25UE-Debate-the-best-way-for-creative-graduates-to-survive-an-80-rejection-rate-1024.aspx After a sleepless night following the I25UE debate organised by 24 Design Futures and Design ... Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Redundancy---what-to-expect-and-how-to-combat-it-1009.aspx At Orchard we naturally get a feel of how the job market is shaping up and how people are ... Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Retail-Marketing-For-The-Trafford-Centre-970.aspx CIM event at the Trafford Centre - An Insight into Retail Marketing. Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Social-Media-Surgery-Manchester-938.aspx The Social Media Surgery at the MDDA - An informal and free business networking event where ... Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Manchester-Fashion-Network---The-Affiliate-Marketing-Talk-892.aspx Hosted at The Castle Hotel on Monday evening, with speakers Paul Hurst, Justine Goldstraw ... Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Times-Are-A-Changing-In-The-Digital-Dimension-871.aspx With the new ASA guidelines for online marketing coming into effect on the 1st March 2011, ... Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Do-you-need-to-be-able-to-draw-to-become-a-graphic-designer-974.aspx Exactly how important is it for graphic designers to be able to draw... Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Social-Media-for-the-CEO-Event-with-Eve-Mayer-Orsburn-990.aspx Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube are changing how businesses communicates. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Manchester-Fashion-Network---Digital-Marketing-979.aspx Based in Manchester & London, The fashion network is a business networking service that creates ... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/April-Industry-Events-Competition---Get-Snap-Happy-953.aspx April is a month packed with industry events and as always, we're going to try and attend ... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-Bid-Begins-for-Olympic-Ad-Space-960.aspx From Monday of this week, the bids are now open to Olympic sponsors to bid for prime advertising ... Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Students-get-the-skills-to-pay-the-bills-956.aspx Hey Students, here at Orchard we unfortunately struggle to help new graduates find employment ... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Do-Something-Yummy-for-Money-924.aspx Being the charitable types here at Orchard and Banc Media we decided to bake our socks off ... Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/How-much-would-you-pay-to-get-Stephen-Fry-to-follow-you-on-Twitter-920.aspx In the good name of charity, this year Twitter is playing an important part in the money raising ... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/This-is-FML-LIVE-Helping-to-bridge-the-gap-between-the-student-and-the-professional-world-910.aspx The first FML took place last Tuesday night at The Castle Hotel on Oldham Street. The room ... Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/June-2011-Manchester-Social-Media-Surgery-1098.aspx Creating Social Media Content and Analysing Engagement Stats Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/MTV-to-launch-Digital-Music-Awards---878.aspx MTV plan to host its new digital music awards in April and dub it the OMAs. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/PRCA-Event-Thoughts-on-Effective-Collaboration-877.aspx Digital PR and the Client / Agency relationship with Kristal Ireland and Jono Marcus. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/The-Orchard-Facebook-Page---What-do-you-think-Wed-appreciate-your-feedback-873.aspx We would like to hear what you think about our facebook fan page, more specifically the "Latest ... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Orchard-Blog---Ricks-App-of-the-Week-180211-857.aspx Orchard creative consultant Rick's weekly iPhone / iPad app of choice. I'm a bit shy of ... Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Roses-are-red-Violets-are-blueValentines-Competition-808.aspx Whether you're a lover or hater of Valentine's Day, here at Orchard we want to see your designs ... Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/99-of-digital-media--creative-companies-want-face-to-face-business-support--833.aspx A new service to support Creative companies launched by Orchard's founder Nancy Dykins. Real ... Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.orchard.co.uk/Blog/Portfolio-Presentations-644.aspx It is amazing how some people get it completely wrong when presenting their portfolio. Even ... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT