Taking a seat behind the reception desk at VMA Group as a Junior knowing very little about the communications industry or the difference between each of the practices was daunting. Looking calm on the surface as the phone rings off the hook, practically singing “Good Morning VMA Group” through the handset – this was the […]
As thousands of students across the UK say goodbye to exam halls and throw their mortar boards into the air, many of them will turn to their classmates and ask, what now? Where do I go next? In 2013 roughly 40% of young people made the decision to go to university but so many get […]
For all of you that haven’t seen The Devil Wear Prada, there is a very iconic interview scene, where a young graduate stands in front of a very intimidating potential boss, stuttering the thought of how she could be qualified for this assistant role. Although academically an outstanding graduate, she was rejected immediately after one […]
Here at VMA HQ in London, we’ve been having a bit of a facelift. Over the past six months, the carpets have come up, walls have been painted, and technology has been upgraded; after a lot of noise, disruption and dust, the finish line is in sight for our charming building to stylishly accommodate our […]
If January is the right time to lose weight and get fit, then September is the time for a career move! There is something about the start of the academic year which stays with us long after our education has finished. Buying the new school uniform and pencil case might have been replaced by a […]
For the 8th time the European Association of Communications Directors (EACD) organised their annual conference in Brussels. In the largest event yet, more than 700 senior communications professionals from all over Europe attended and participated in plenary sessions, workshops and break-out sessions. VMA Group gladly sponsored this major event which was two full days of serious discussions and […]
When attending a job interview, many individuals let nerves get the better of them and focus solely on trying to impress the interviewer with their relevant experience. It is important to relax and remember the employer does not hold all the cards. This is particularly true as we move to a candidate-led market with more […]
In the past few years, business leaders seem to have accepted that social media is one of the most important channels in terms of communicating with your target audience. Recent data revealed that as much as 77% of Fortune 500 companies were active on Twitter in 2013 and 70% had Facebook pages. Now it seems […]
Please see below an overview of some of our recent placements: Towergate Insurance SharePoint Channel Manager DTZ External Communications Manager Towergate Insurance Senior Internal Communications Business Partner Salt PR Associate Director Leonard Cheshire Disability Senior External Communications Officer General Medical Council Digital Engagement Manager Towergate Insurance Events Manager Hong Kong Tourism Board Senior Manager, Digital […]
Summer has arrived in London. The long, dark days of winter are a distant memory. I threw my balding winter coat away weeks ago, the heating is off, the childrens’ noses have stopped running, there are plenty of bare legs on the tube (not always a pretty sight), the city gleams and even the London […]
