# Joshua Ward

Startup Recruiter · Talent Advisor · UK

Hey, I’m Josh — a recruiter-turned-writer based in London. I’ve helped build early teams at over 25 startups in the past 7 years, mostly in SaaS and fintech. Now I share insights about how small companies hire, what hiring managers really look for, and how to stand out in a noisy job market.

#### Employee

[CV Help & Tips](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/cv.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md) [Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Money & Legal](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/money-legal.md)

#### Recruiting

[Recruitment](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/recruitment.md) [Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) [Hiring Process](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/hiring-process.md)

## All articles by Joshua Ward

[![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c11f78a0767d7670311b34defbf58728-1.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71680-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers.md) Joshua Ward  Share [How to Deal With Difficult Coworkers and Still be Professional](https://jobicy.com/blog/71680-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers.md)

Dealing with difficult coworkers is an important part of maintaining a positive work environment and achieving success in your career.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/c2670826eb894bc8e095560f5aa3452a-5.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71748-the-cost-of-high-turnover-understanding-the-importance-of-staff-retention.md) Joshua Ward  Share [The Cost of High Turnover: Understanding the Importance of Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/71748-the-cost-of-high-turnover-understanding-the-importance-of-staff-retention.md)

We will explore the costs associated with high turnover rates and highlight the importance of staff retention for a company’s success.

[Staff Retention](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/staff-retention.md) [![Image](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/02/dea408361fba226ecb2d02e51fc063c5.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/blog/71633-undecided-between-careers-heres-how-to-choose-one.md) Joshua Ward  Share [Undecided Between Careers? Here’s how to Choose One](https://jobicy.com/blog/71633-undecided-between-careers-heres-how-to-choose-one.md)

Making a career choice can be a daunting task, especially when you’re undecided or unsure about your interests and skills.

[Career Development](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/career-development.md) [Job Seeking](https://jobicy.com/blog/category/job-seeking.md)