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Why Technical Skills Alone Don’t Guarantee a Great Hire

In the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, where expertise in D365, Power Platform, or Business Central can make or break a project, it’s easy to assume that strong technical skills are the main factor in a great […]

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How to Stay Motivated During a Long Job Search

Searching for a job can feel like running a marathon with no finish line in sight. Days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and it’s easy to lose momentum, confidence, or even hope. The current […]

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How to Reduce Time-to-Hire for Dynamics 365 Roles Without Compromising Quality

Hiring top Dynamics 365 talent has never been more competitive. With organisations across industries upgrading to Microsoft’s powerful ERP and CRM solutions, the demand for skilled professionals: consultants, developers, solution architects, is far outpacing supply. […]

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The 5 Most Common Interview Mistakes Dynamics Consultants Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Interviewing for a new Microsoft Dynamics role can be exciting, but even experienced consultants often slip up in ways that cost them the opportunity. At Shape IT Recruitment, we’ve supported hundreds of Dynamics professionals through […]

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How to Transition from End-User to Dynamics Consultant

If you have been working with Microsoft Dynamics in-house and are starting to think about moving into consultancy, you are not alone. Many of today’s most successful Dynamics consultants began their careers as end-users. They […]

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5 Red Flags to Watch for When Interviewing Dynamics 365 Candidates

Hiring for Microsoft Dynamics 365 roles can be challenging. The platform is broad, spanning CRM, ERP, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and more. With so many specialisations and rapidly evolving updates from Microsoft, finding the right […]

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Inside the Mind of a Dynamics 365 Recruiter: What We Look for in Top Talent

Recruiting top-tier Dynamics 365 talent isn’t just about scanning resumes or checking off certifications. At Shape It Recruitment, we pride ourselves on understanding what makes a Dynamics 365 specialist truly stand out, and it goes […]

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Why Continuous Feedback is Crucial in IT Careers

In the world of IT, where innovation moves at lightning speed and new tools emerge every day, standing still is not an option. Success isn’t just about mastering code or systems, it’s about embracing a […]

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5 Unconscious Biases That May Be Slipping Into Your Hiring Process

In recruitment, we often assume our decisions are based on facts, skills, and experience. But even the most well-intentioned hiring managers can fall prey to unconscious bias. These biases are subtle, automatic judgments we make […]

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Hiring Healthy: How Employee Wellbeing Affects Recruitment and Retention

Wellbeing has become an important factor in a candidate’s decision-making process, and for many, it’s right up there with salary and progression. UK employers that treat it as an afterthought are finding themselves at a […]

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