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Joanne Caine
Joanne Caine
Managing Director
Jo joined Cathedral Appointments over 25 years ago and now leads the business alongside Clodagh, who joined the company in 2021. Jo is a local employment expert and a former board member of Exeter’s leading business membership organisation, Exeter Chamber. She is also a Fellow of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and has an Associated CIPD membership.
She has a special talent for sourcing expert-level Executive talent and has an amazing knowledge of businesses across the region. Jo mainly works on search projects and has an excellent reputation in identifying key business leaders and board-level talent for her clients. Jo has also garnered a network of connections in both the public and not-for-profit sectors and has developed longstanding relationships with key employers in the area.
Favourite place in the South West: The South West coast path, specifically the rugged north side.
Favourite place to eat: At home with my husband - he is a great cook!
What job would you be terrible at? Anything to do with finance - ask my accountant!
Sectors I work within
- Candidate Sourcing, Search and Selection
- Executive Recruitment - CEO, COO, Director, Senior Management and Leadership roles
- HR Recruitment - HR Directors, HRBP's, Head of HR, HR Managers, Learning & Development, Resourcing, Talent Acquisition
- Salary Advice and Salary Benchmarking
- Specialist Advertising, Talent Attraction Knowledge
- Local Job Market Information
Junior Talent Or Experienced Hires: What’s The Best Decision For Your Business?
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 13 August, 2020
REC Job Outlook latest
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 11 June, 2020
It’s been a month since the last Jobs Outlook figures from the REC outlined what we all knew was happening in the market.
Then and now - Exeter Bites Back – May 2009, Express & Echo
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 07 May, 2020
In May 2009, Joanne Caine, MD of Cathedral Appointments became involved with the Express & Echo’s “Exeter Bites Back” campaign which highlighted reasons to be positive about the local economy, lessons which are useful for today!
Jobs Outlook February 2020
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 11 March, 2020
The latest results from the REC’s Jobs Outlook for February 2020. See below for the full article.
KMPG and REC December Report on Jobs
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 14 January, 2020
Latest results from the KPMG and REC’s report on jobs. Read below to see the full article.
Decline in permanent vacancies is met with increased remuneration for perm and temp staff
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 12 November, 2019
Temporary employment rises, permanent vacancies and placements declines, permanent salaries and temporary wages rise.
Can I Ask Questions About A Candidate's Health During Interview?
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 04 October, 2019
A very interesting article by Bunmi Adefuye of the REC in October's Recruiter Magazine.
September Jobs Outlook and the Rise of Temporary Recruitment in the Short Term
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 03 October, 2019
The September edition of the REC’s Jobs Outlook has highlighted the significant shift towards temporary workers over the short term.
Returning to Work After a Short Maternity Leave
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 19 July, 2019
Lynsey Skinner is a Recruitment Manager for Cathedral Appointments and has worked for the business for 15 years. Lynsey has recently returned from a short maternity leave following the birth of her baby girl a few months ago. Read on to see her thoughts on how easy, or difficult, it has been coming back to work following this short maternity leave.
Employers are in hiring limbo as uncertainty continues...
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 12 June, 2019
Uncertainty is impacting staffing decisions, with one third of employers (34 per cent) being unsure about their short-term hiring plans for temporary agency workers, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey.
How to handle difficult staff - The 10-step no-fuss method
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 07 May, 2019
Left to their own devices, difficult staff can quickly turn your workplace toxic. Read below for advice on how to handle them.
4 Reasons Why You Should Leave Job Candidates with a Good Impression
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 03 May, 2019
It’s not just prospective employees who need to give the best account of themselves at interview. You do too. Our MD, Jo Caine gives reasons why…..
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