Employee advocacy is a hot topic; it’s the form of workforce marketing that really gives the power to the people. Think, ‘straight form the horse’s mouth’ as an underlying principle here. Instead of relying solely on official, corporate messages as the means to marketing the business, employee advocacy is all about embracing the individuality of current…
Okay, so putting together your CV is a hard task, we know this much. Regardless how long you’ve been in the workforce, running through all your experience with a fine tooth comb to pick out the best bits, then condensing everything down into a 1-2 page document is no mean feat. If you’re sat there trying to…
If you work in an office, you will obviously meet lots of different types of people during your day to day duties. Whether you work on a small team in a small office, or a team in a big office with other companies, there will always be 10 types of people which can be found in…
Top billers are a rare breed of recruiter. Consultants who consistently out-perform their targets and make a lot of money for the business and themselves do not grow on trees. What 6 qualities separate such beasts from the masses? 1. Drive An over-riding and single-minded desire to succeed is key. That feeling of wanting to…
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15 CV Mistakes Costing You Interviews
Your CV is an important part of your armoury when looking for a job. It has to look good and be as close as possible to the job description to get you through to the next stage. As one of the first documents that someone will ask for to represent your capabilities, your CV should…
The clock change is imminent, we can’t remember summer and the lure of the duvet feels stronger than ever, leaving us with no choice but to search ‘mood boosters’ on Google! Mood is a tricky commodity. A low mood is influenced by so much; often fickle by nature it can come and go or creep…
This post is written and sponsored by John Buckman of Recruit Ventures; the joint venture operation funding and supporting entrepreneurial recruiters start-up in business. To find out more, follow the above link to get in touch! As I often say, most successful recruitment consultants possess a strong entrepreneurial flair; it goes with the territory. If…
Deciding whether or not to take the leap of faith to becoming a billing manager in recruitment is a dilemma faced by many successful recruiters. Equally, it can be a big challenge from the employer’s perspective too, in terms of how to ensure that employee experiences a smooth transition. In this blog, I will assess what qualities…
If you’ve just left school or university, writing your first CV can be a big challenge. With little or no work experience and no prior exposure to the job market, it’s difficult to know how you should format your CV and what information you should include. But help is at hand, as StandOut CV has produced…