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![There Has Never Been A Better Time To Start Contracting! There Has Never Been A Better Time To Start Contracting!](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/2021-Contracting.jpg)
Increase your Earnings, Flexibility, Autonomy & Variety These are the key reasons that many candidates have ventured into contract roles and started careers in freelancing. The demand on the market for digital freelance talent (PPC, Paid Social,... read more
![2021 Digital Marketing & Recruitment Survey Results 2021 Digital Marketing & Recruitment Survey Results](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/2021-Digital-Skills-and-Recruitment-Survey.png)
The results are in! A total of 150 participants from a range of industries across media, programmatic, and digital marketing completed our 2021 Digital Skills and Recruitment Survey. Here are the findings: Hiring is likely to be most active with... read more
![Could Data Storytelling help accelerate your business decision-making process? Could Data Storytelling help accelerate your business decision-making process?](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/_Pivotal%20Insights%201%20blog.png)
Welcome to Pivotal Insights, a series of industry articles, comments & interviews from different contributors within Pivotal’s community of over 5000 Digital Marketing & Media professionals. Could Data Storytelling help accelerate your business ... read more
![6 most in-demand job skills to succeed in the post-coronavirus world 6 most in-demand job skills to succeed in the post-coronavirus world](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/amanda-dalbjorn-1114156-unsplash%20copy.jpg)
Over the past couple of weeks, millions of people have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While it is a very difficult time, laid-off & furloughed workers (and not only) could utilise this interruption in... read more
![Pivotal’s top 10 FREE personal and professional development resources to take advantage of during lockdown Pivotal’s top 10 FREE personal and professional development resources to take advantage of during lockdown](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/thought-catalog-o0Qqw21-0NI-unsplash.jpg)
While the virus is busy making its way across the world, we are busy putting together the ultimate free resources list that will keep you busy and productive during these difficult times. A large number of companies are stepping in and doing eve... read more
![4 step guide to thriving in the post-COVID-19 workplace 4 step guide to thriving in the post-COVID-19 workplace](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/charlie-firth-6SY0Ac9AxrM-unsplash%20copy.jpg)
As we enter our ninth week of lockdown, with 7.5 million people currently furloughed, it’s safe to say our world has significantly changed in a matter of months. Whilst this has been great news for the environment, it has created uncertainty for... read more
![How can contractors help you get through the global crisis? How can contractors help you get through the global crisis?](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/blog.png)
The ongoing economic uncertainty has led to a lot of companies to pause their permanent hiring and explore the possibility of hiring contractors and freelancers. The nature of the employment market means there are some very talented freelancers ... read more
![Step-by-step guide to virtual onboarding Step-by-step guide to virtual onboarding](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/brandon-wong.jpg)
We’ve recently seen a significant shift in face-to-face interviews going online as a result of the ongoing issues surrounding COVID-19, but now we’re challenged to take it a step further. Due to the uncertainty of the current economic situation,... read more
![Pivotal’s top CV tips Pivotal’s top CV tips](/userfiles/MorganJames/ffImages/amy-shamblen.jpg)
In 2019, Pivotal London helped over 300 digital marketing and advertising professionals find their new dream job. Due to our years of experience, we know what hiring managers look for and what candidates need to successfully build their future c... read more