Blogs from across the Oscar Group

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...

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...

  “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars” Khalil Gibran  The Beginning  Every recruiter will have their own definition of what resilience means to them; some people are born with a strong backbone, often, it is shaped and moulded by life and our experiences. I was diagnosed with Endometriosis at the age of 14: th...

Oscar has been ranked ninth in this year’s prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For making it the number one UK recruitment firm on the list.  The 100-strong list, compiled in partnership with Best Companies, recognises the organisations which are leading the way in creating engaging and exciting workplaces, with Oscar leaping into the top 10 from 22nd p...

Texas might make you think cowboys, country music and American Football, it probably doesn’t make you think of tech recruitment. But it should.    In October, we announced that Oscar Technology was expanding; opening a strategically placed office in Austin to complement our existing base in Houston. Why Austin? Let’s find out. The beginning Oscar delivers exceptional recruit...

Celebrated global recruiter Oscar is expanding its United States services offering with the opening of a strategically placed office in Austin, nicknamed Silicon Hills and home to the world’s leading tech giants. The Austin, Texas office will support Oscar in its ambitious growth plans as it strengthens its international standing and continues along its stratospheric financi...

Leading international recruitment firm Oscar has made two senior promotions to fill the positions of Managing Director for the UK & Europe and the US after the business enjoyed their most successful year to date.   Matthew Southworth leaves behind his role as Sales Director to become MD of the UK & Europe whilst Kevin Holt has been promoted from Director to MD of the America...

So you have successfully interested an employer with your CV, impressed at numerous interviews, and negotiated a remuneration package which suits your personal circumstances and reflects your professional capabilities. You have verbally accepted an offer, written your resignation letter, and, all things considered, you are mentally ready to make that move. What could possibl...