http://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/blog.aspxLatest blog posts from Ultimate Banking.en-gbSat, 13 Jun 2026 02:24:16 GMTwww.firefishsoftware.comWe are delighted to announce that Andrew Craddock has joined Ultimate as Senior Board Advisor, bringing exceptional CEO, board and financial services leadership experience into the wider business. Andrew has spent more than 40 years in financial services, including 12 years as a Chief Executive within the mutual sector. Most ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/27/andrew-craddock-joins-ultimate-as-senior-board-advisor.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/27/andrew-craddock-joins-ultimate-as-senior-board-advisor.aspxThu, 28 May 2026 08:48:05 GMTThe more AI shapes recruitment, the more valuable genuine human judgement becomes. AI is reshaping recruitment, skills are becoming more important than traditional qualifications, and professionals are prioritising flexibility and work-life balance more than ever before. However, in a world in which AI can write you the perfect CV to ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/26/ai-will-only-strengthen-the-human-touch.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/26/ai-will-only-strengthen-the-human-touch.aspxMon, 18 May 2026 15:41:52 GMTI work in sales. I am a sales person. There, I said it. It s not a dirty word, it s a skilled profession that can earn you a good living and your own business But why would I never say that when asked what I do. I m an ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/24/what-s-wrong-with-a-career-in-sales.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/24/what-s-wrong-with-a-career-in-sales.aspxThu, 16 Apr 2026 11:52:33 GMTWe all remember a time when a full-time role meant being office based 5 days per week with little to no flexibility on home working and or reduced office hours. Since Covid, people s mind set has changed enjoying a better work life balance whilst also being able to do ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/23/hybrid-working-it-s-not-going-away.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/23/hybrid-working-it-s-not-going-away.aspxTue, 03 Mar 2026 16:23:01 GMTUsing multiple agencies do you want a partnership or a race? A Recruiter s perspective on why using one trusted partner is recommended There s a long-standing belief in hiring that refuses to go away that the more agencies the better the results. On the surface, it sounds logical. More ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/22/using-multiple-agencies-do-you-want-a-partnership-or-a-race.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/22/using-multiple-agencies-do-you-want-a-partnership-or-a-race.aspxMon, 16 Feb 2026 16:58:29 GMTIs AI drowning out genuine applications A Recruiter s View from the Front Line I ve been a recruiter long enough to remember when posting a job advert meant waiting days sometimes weeks for applications to trickle in via the post. Today, that window has shrunk to minutes. Sometimes seconds. ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/21/is-ai-drowning-out-genuine-applications.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/21/is-ai-drowning-out-genuine-applications.aspxMon, 26 Jan 2026 10:40:31 GMTThe New Year usually brings fresh energy with it in the form of new goals, new priorities, and for many, a new chapter in their career. The only thing is, you re often up against candidates with similar qualifications, experience, and ambitions. So, how do YOU stand out? Recruiters can ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/20/from-applicant-to-top-choice-how-to-stand-out-to-hiring-managers-in-2026.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/20/from-applicant-to-top-choice-how-to-stand-out-to-hiring-managers-in-2026.aspxWed, 07 Jan 2026 13:46:39 GMTSo, you ve got a little pause on your CV? Honestly, career gaps are way more common these days than people think. Maybe you took time out for family, cared for someone close, travelled, studied, relocated or spent a while job hunting in a tough market. Whatever the reason, it ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/19/mind-the-gap.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/19/mind-the-gap.aspxMon, 08 Dec 2025 13:53:17 GMTWhen markets slow, many businesses instinctively pull back hiring freezes, training cuts, and a general pause on talent investment. While this may balance the books in the short term, history has shown us, again and again that failing to plan for the rebound can leave companies scrambling when the tide ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/18/the-danger-of-short-sighted-hiring-in-slow-markets-lessons-from-2008-and-covid-19.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/18/the-danger-of-short-sighted-hiring-in-slow-markets-lessons-from-2008-and-covid-19.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2025 12:28:41 GMTReceiving a job offer is a thrilling moment. There's excitement, the preparation and sometimes hours of interviewing have paid off, you're on cloud 9' with a sense of relief, and the anticipation of a new chapter. But what happens next is so often overlooked and can set the tone for ...https://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/17/navigating-the-post-job-offer-journey.aspxhttps://www.ultimatebanking.co.uk/about-us/blog/view/17/navigating-the-post-job-offer-journey.aspxWed, 22 Oct 2025 13:18:34 GMT