The UK jobs market feels tougher than it has in years. Applications are up, competition is fierce, and employers are becoming far more selective about who they bring on board. For digital, ecommerce, and marketing professionals, the challenge is less about finding vacancies and more about securing the right one and convincing hiring managers you’re […]
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Job hunting is rarely straightforward. Even in markets filled with opportunities, many professionals find themselves sending out dozens of applications without results. Often, the issue isn’t a lack of talent or ambition—it’s small but critical mistakes that weaken the process. Here are five of the most common pitfalls we see, and how to avoid them.
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Careers in digital, ecommerce, and marketing rarely stand still. New tools, new platforms, and shifting consumer behaviours demand constant adjustment. What worked two years ago can quickly feel outdated, and those who resist change risk being left behind. The professionals who will thrive in 2025 and beyond are not necessarily the most experienced, but the
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Breaking into marketing or digital roles has never been more competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, just out of university, or navigating a career pivot, clarity, structure, and confidence are essential. At Proximity Recruitment, we’ve developed three essential digital guides designed to make the job application process less daunting — and more successful. These aren’t
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Opportunities come in many forms—a new role, a secondment, a project outside your comfort zone. But turning those moments into meaningful outcomes is where the challenge lies. Too often, professionals mistake the opportunity itself as the achievement, when in reality it’s only the beginning. Opportunities open doors, but outcomes build careers Securing a job offer
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The digital, ecommerce, and marketing sectors are bursting with opportunity, but also with noise. For professionals, that can make the next step feel uncertain. Do you chase a role with a bigger title? Pivot into a new specialism? Or stay put and focus on deepening your skills? Without a roadmap, it’s easy to drift—or worse,
Why Having a Roadmap Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Market Read More »
Quick wins are tempting. A polished CV update, a sudden burst of networking, or a last-minute scramble before an interview—these can sometimes deliver results. But when it comes to long-term professional growth, quick fixes rarely stand the test of time. What truly makes a difference is consistency. The illusion of the quick fix Most professionals
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Uncertainty has become a defining feature of the jobs market. For digital professionals—whether you’re in ecommerce, marketing, or a hybrid role—the sheer volume of opportunities and competition can feel overwhelming. Some are chasing the next promotion, others are plotting a sideways move, and many are just trying to find focus in a noisy market. The
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When it comes to preparing for a marketing or digital interview, most candidates focus on the obvious: polishing their portfolio, rehearsing STAR answers, and researching the company website down to the footer. All important steps, sure. But there’s one essential skill that gets missed time and time again: listening. Not passive, nod-and-smile listening. We’re talking
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Recruitment is only part of the story. For years, we’ve helped digital, ecommerce, and marketing professionals secure new roles, but we’ve also seen what happens afterwards—the questions, the uncertainty, the need for longer-term support that goes beyond the hiring process. That’s why we’ve created The Proximity Growth Hub, a new arm of Proximity designed to
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