CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

Applying for jobs is a stressful time; you have to go through CV and cover letter writing, then the application itself, and then the interview.
One thing that needs to happen with your job application is that it needs to stand out and not a follow common pattern. In the modern age, businesses sift through hundreds of applications and then conduct many interviews to find the right candidate. Through all of these interviews the business will look for people who offer something different and doesn’t just feed them generic answers that were obviously pulled from Google.

Here, recruitment experts Just Start Jobs share their 5 buzzwords that shouldn’t be used in job applications or interviews.

• “I’m versatile”

• “I’m driven”

• “I’m a self-starter / hustler”

• “I’m a perfectionist”

• “My last company lacked ambition and direction so I’m looking for a new challenge”

“You’ll want to avoid words and phrases that gloss over your skills, companies want to know a candidate’s specific skillsets. If it does not convey depth in expertise in a particular role it won’t give the interviewers confidence in the candidate’s ability for a specific job.
“A hardworking attitude and showing initiative are what companies look for in a candidate, but the act of “hustling” does not convey a person’s skillset. Instead, they’d appreciate specific insights or examples of experience in the candidate’s past work.”
Companies should also avoid certain words and phrases that could turn potential candidates off too. These include “We’re looking for people who are comfortable with ambiguity”, “Someone who is autonomous but works well in a team” and “When the company succeeds, you succeed”.

Swatch remains true to its core and is reinventing itself once again. Since the brand’s founding in 1983 Swatch has always had its finger on the pulse, whether through turning the entire watch industry on its head, launching 12 colourful watches made of only 51 individual parts, with modern materials, at a democratic price and high quality. Or going on board of the Colombia Space Shuttle on the wrist of astronaut, Claude Nicollier.

The enfant terrible of Swiss watchmaking is now introducing its latest innovation: a collection of timepieces cased in materials sourced from nature.

This marks the first time a watchmaker has succeeded in replacing all conventional by bio-sourced materials in a series production environment. Premiering in a collection that brings the iconic design of the first Swatch models to the present day, the brand is off to its next chapter : BIORELOADED !

Innovation has always been the drive defining the brand’s personality. The “1983” collection continues this tradition with two newly introduced bio-sourced materials extracted from the seeds of the castor plant. All components naturally meet the high Swiss Made quality requirements that Swatch places on its products.

Literally sealing the deal, the new packaging sets a new standard as well. Made of paper foam, the material consists of an innovative mix based on potato and tapioca starch. As a result, the packaging produced with the injection moulding process is fully biodegradable and can be recycled with paper waste or even composted right at home.

A milestone as such deserves a special design to go with it : the “1983” collection takes its cues from the early days of the illustrious Swatch spirit. Six models offer reinterpretations of the first Swatch watches and feature bespoke typography created for the signage of the new Swatch Headquarters, leaving no doubt that the Swatch revolution has never stopped moving forwards.

If your a gentleman over the age of 30, the likelihood is you are familiar with the casual wear brand Farah. But are you so familiar with its heritage and what they have been up to more recently ?

Farah was founded in El Paso, Texas, I know it’s an American brand ! 100 years ago, yes 100, by Mansour Farah, a Lebanese immigrant, and his wife in 1920.

It made workwear, so knows a thing or two about well constructed, durable clothing. Quickly gaining a reputation for producing quality goods the business had expanded.

Upon Mansour’s death in 1937 the business was taken over by his two sons James & William. Under their stewardship sales grew season after season as Farah developed from an anonymous Military and Mail Order contractor to a brand well recognised across the whole of America.

Despite slowly beginning to making its way into the UK in the 40’s, it wasn’t until the 1970s that Farah was wholly adopted internationally – such that for half a century now it’s come to be considered quintessentially British. Famous for its slim, sharp, hopsack canvas trousers, Farah played a key part in the style of Mods, Rude Boys, Casuals and the 90s’ indie music scene – each sub culture making our signature Farah F Tab its own.

Fast forward to 2020, some 100 years since its launch Farah are about to launch their AW20 footwear collection and we are pleased to share with you the collection beforehand. 

Farah’s footwear collection has been thoughtfully created with the brand ensuring that they are not only creating classic shoes but also trend-led pieces.

The collection includes low top trainers, leather loafers, chelsea, and chukka boots, and more. There is a shoe for every occasion; for both smart and casual wear.

Honest Mobile is the UK’s first 100% carbon neutral mobile network. Andy Aitken & Josh Mihill (see above) foundered Honest Mobile as they believe the mobile phone industry is broken.

It’s spent the last couple of decades tying you into complicated contracts, overcharging you for being a loyal customer and keeping you on hold.

The crumbling high street banks have been swept aside by Monzo and Revolut. The big six energy companies have been shown the light by Bulb. Yet mobile networks are still stuck in their old ways (and overcharge customers by a whopping £182m a year while they’re at it).

As a member of the 1% For The Planet movement, the company commits 1% of its revenue towards reforesting the planet – automatically planting trees for customers, to help protect the future of the planet.

Honest Mobile are a pending B Corporation. This means they’re part of a growing group of forward-thinking businesses that meet the highest standards of public transparency, legal accountability to balance profit and purpose, and verified social and environmental performance.

Honest Mobile has a focus on sustainability and is helping customers to do the same. Here, they share 10 easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint:

1. Switch to smart appliances and LED bulbs – they use 25% of the energy but last up to 25 times longer.

2. Turn down your thermostat – a difference of just one degree Celsius saves 10% on energy use.

3. Reduce your food miles – eating seasonal, local fruit and veg not only supports small, local businesses, it also reduces the amount of fossil fuels generated from transporting goods.

4. Cut down on meat and dairy – for every day you go meat-free and dairy-free, you can reduce your carbon footprint by 3.6kg. Joining the Meat-free Monday movement is a good place to start.

5. Choose reusable food coverings – swap single-use plastic wrap for waxed cloth that can be composted, or Silicon bags, and you’ll cut down what gets sent to landfill.

6. Invest in a reusable cup – for when you get your takeaway coffee. Also use reusable cutlery when you eat alfresco. Reusable items reduce the waste in landfills, and they save you money too.

7. Get smart with laundry – some clothes can be worn more than once before needing to be washed. Save up laundry until you have a full load for the washing machine and use colder temperatures. By only doing two loads of laundry a week you can save up to 225kg of carbon dioxide a year.

8. Walk or cycle to work – by avoiding driving your car to work, you can help reduce air pollution. An average car produces around five tons of CO2 each year. Where possible, bike or walk to work.

9. Support ethical companies – by choosing to shop with ethical businesses that are committed to being sustainable and/or carbon neutral, like Honest Mobile, you’ll make a big difference.

10. Plant trees – reforesting the planet is one of the most effective ways to combat climate change, but you don’t have to physically plant trees yourself when you use the Honest Mobile app – we automatically plant trees for you, and even give you the option to plant extra trees!

As gyms are starting to re-open and life is starting, fingers crossed, to return to some kind of normal. A lot of us are thinking about returning or even starting to go to the gym to improve our fitness levels and lose those pounds we gained whilst in Lockdown. The Men’s Health Lab gym ready set is the ideal gift for gym goers, fitness fanatics and those needing a little support to starting a good health routine.

 The 200ml body wash is uplifting and energising with peppermint fragrance, alongside aloe vera for its nourishing and moisturising properties. The 125ml body spray is ideal straight after the shower with light and refreshing tones to keep users feeling full of energy.

The set comes with a set of sports earphones which feature an in-ear design and ear hooks, ensuring a snug fit whilst exercising to keep the music flowing. It comes with two additional ear tips so users can always find the perfect fit.