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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
6 Weird West Country Jobs you probably didn’t know existed
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 08 July, 2019
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…..
Cathedral appointments Typing Competition
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 01 May, 2019
Cathedral Appointments Typing Competition. It only takes 5 minutes and you could win a free bottle of Champagne! Enter now.
How to choose between two great candidates - in 8 steps
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 29 April, 2019
You’re left with two great candidates for one single vacancy. Find out how to choose between them with our 8 tips here.
7 tips to make new employees feel properly welcome
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 18 April, 2019
The first day of a new job can be daunting for anyone, so make sure you make them feel welcome. Find out how here.
T-Levels to be introduced in 2020
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 09 April, 2019
A new A-level equivalent qualification combining classroom learning and work placements designed to prepare students to meet the needs of industry.
What are the best routes into accountancy?
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 20 February, 2019
In Cathedral’s latest blog, our Managing Director, Joanne Caine FIRP DipRP, discusses the best routes into accountancy. This includes a detailed examination of the required qualifications, defining a career plan, gaining vital experience and securing that job role.
How to answer: Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 30 January, 2019
It’s one of the most common interview questions and it’s easy for panic to set in. So sit back, relax and let us give you some pointers for the perfect answer.
How to showcase extracurricular activities on your CV and in interviews
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 18 December, 2018
Extracurricular activities? Nope, not a clash with the paranormal, but the little extras on your CV that can elevate you from a good job candidate to a great job candidate. Here are some pointers on how to showcase extracurricular activities on your CV and in interviews.
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Christmas Opening Times
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 18 December, 2018
Please see below for our Christmas opening times
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