Blogs from across the Oscar Group

Our very own Charlotte Humphries sat down with Prolific North and discussed what she's learnt in her career so far. Having helped launch the digital arm of the company, Charlotte helps media and marketing agencies find the best talent in search marketing and beyond, supporting some of the most influential and important brands as they grow their teams. Charlotte developed her...

Caroline Wilson has joined Oscar Technology as the company’s new Contract Director (UK and Europe), based in our Manchester office. Find out more about Caroline, her experience in the sector and her expertise within contract recruitment. Welcome! Tell us a little about yourself. Thank you! My name is Caroline Wilson, and I graduated from Aston University in 2007 and joined S...

The Technology Industry's Bounceback 2020, what a year for technology. All of those Zoom calls, contactless payments and QR codes coming into their own. 2020 has been a trying time for not only the technology industry but for the economy as a whole. However, technology has been championed as a strong support for business recovery, and now the industry looks to new growth int...

Leading global recruiter Oscar has announced the launch of a new office in Philadelphia, which is home to some of the world’s most high-profile tech giants. The office, opening this month, will support Oscar’s flagship Technology brand and it’s niche divisions amid ambitious plans to strengthen the business’s international reputation The location will also enable Oscar to ex...

Hiring digital talent in the current market might sound like a daunting task, but as long as you have mapped out exactly what it is that your business needs, it doesn’t have to be a difficult process. The key for hiring digital talent focuses around the following five tips:  Tip 1: Have a clear strategy. Don’t just jump straight in at the deep end and think, “We need a Conte...

Perhaps you already work in the digital sector or are looking to make your first move. No matter what point you are at in your career, there are a number of options in pursuing your next role. For example, deciding between a role in an agency or in-house needs consideration - a lot of professionals have experience in both, but choosing the one that is right for you is key. L...

It may have been a strange year so far, but that doesn’t mean everything has to grind to a halt in terms of recruitment. In fact, now is probably one of the best times to hire.   Hello! My name is Charlotte Humphries, and I recently joined Oscar as a Managing Consultant to lead the Oscar Digital brand, to support clients with recruitment solutions in MarTech, design and crea...

Introducing Oscar Life Sciences.   Operating on a global scale, Oscar has organically developed relationships with clients in a range of exciting sectors, such as technology, energy and engineering. We are now looking to expand our service offering with the launch of the Oscar Life Sciences brand, to support STEM industries.   Through our extensive insight, we understand the...

  For a number of years, Oscar has been providing clients with outstanding recruitment services in digital, creative and online marketing through our Technology brand.   In providing these solutions, we have built strong, long-standing relationships with a range of clients in the digital sector, and we are now looking to develop this even further with the launch of our dedic...

So, it is pretty much coming up to 8 months (6 months really, I am not counting the 2 months of lock-down) in Austin. Here is my story, and if you are thinking about making a similar move, please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. I would also appreciate any feedback, recommendations on things to see and do, particularly the best BBQ places! Who am I? I hav...