If you’re well and truly sick of spending hours applying for jobs online only to receive the same ‘thank you for applying, unfortunately on this occasion you have been unsuccessful’ automated email each time, you’re going to need to re-shape your approach. The jobs market is competitive; we know this. When a position is being advertised online,…
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Group interviews exist not only to test your personal skills and competencies, but to examine your demeanour in a team setting. We know there’s no ‘i’ in team; a selfish person who is great at their job will be more hindrance than help for a business in the long run. HR and other business leaders are placing…
Working in any sales role is a massive roller coaster full of really high highs and even lower lows. Whether you’re a recruitment consultant, a car sales representative or more on the business development side, sales roles are riddled with hefty challenges! A career in sales is one built on persistence and thick skin, and decorated with shiny rewards for a job…
Being made redundant is often a challenging time and can come as a huge shock. Often it means making a big life adjustment both practically and mentally, even if you knew it was coming or requested it yourself. On the other hand, I also view it as a great opportunity to change or tweak the path that you…
Okay. Time to talk about something in agency recruitment which can cause all sorts of problems for newbie consultants, and even seasoned ones: the ‘percentage’ fee. Most recruitment companies work to a set percentage fee based on the basic yearly salary of the candidate; this tends to be somewhere around the 20% mark. Now, clients…
Employer branding. If your company is hiring and doesn’t have an EB strategy yet, you might be in big trouble. Attracting and retaining top talent is a huge battle that businesses must fight; the competition for quality candidates is tough. Having a strong employer brand means there’ll likely be a lower employee turnover, lower cost per hire and increased…
Your CV has received great feedback, you’ve passed the telephone screening and finally been invited to interview. However, it’s not time to celebrate just yet; there’s still a lot of work to be done before you land the job. Job interviews can be stressful and nerve-racking but good preparation will make the process much easier…
In my last article I talked about how it’s okay not to be ambitious, as well the importance of finding fulfilment at work and in life in ways that suit you. In our 24/7 work environment we are always busy, always on the move and always under pressure… but technological developments have offered opportunities to…