Getting back into the job market can be a daunting prospect – you’ve got to update your CV, start looking for opportunities, attend interviews, and perhaps the most daunting; complete reference checks. Using a recruiter can provide you with a competitive edge and hopefully find you the career opportunity you are looking for, by providing
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The Importance of Assessing Cultural Fit
Assessing cultural fit during the hiring process is becoming increasingly important for organisations. It is the number one thing that our clients ask us when we are recruiting on their behalf. Yes, skills are important but if they do not fit their Company Culture it can be downhill from here. By this I mean cultural
Age Bias in Hiring: Are you potentially discounting candidates due to their age?
I recently had to counsel a seasoned candidate who, despite boasting an incredible persona, drive and determination unfortunately lacked the required skillset required by my client. It was evident sadly; this was not his first unsuccessful experience. Whilst he was grateful for the way in which I counselled him and genuinely did my best, it
How to check your recruitment performance following Q1 of 2023
Well, what a fast year it has been so far. I cannot believe, as we look at the calendar, we are almost at the end of the first quarter of 2023. With this in mind, keeping track of performance throughout the year is crucial to ensure you meet your targets and improve results, so a
Increase your job search success in this age of AI
Well, we are already at the end of February and after two months back at work people are now starting to think “should I look for a new role?” You’ve been on holidays. You have come back to the office and reality is – nothing has changed. So February/March are a great time to put
Never forget! The candidate is interviewing you too
As Recruiters, a critical part of our varied role is to truly understand our client’s brief and go forth to find the best candidate for the job. Simple, right? Whilst we may think we have found a true gem, the process involves a comprehensive assessment to ensure the candidate possesses the required skillset, experience, and
How To Find Recruiting Success During The Summer Season
The end of the year can sure have its excitements. It has been a busy year for most and generally this time of the year means a well-earned break, with time to rest, relax and reflect, spending much needed time with family and friends isn’t too far away. For us in the recruitment trade, however,
Different Types of Interview Styles
When going into an interview it can be daunting not knowing what questions they will ask, what energy they will bring, or what style of interview it will be. There are a variety of interview styles that each recruiter/hiring manager will use depending on their own personality, and the specific role. So here is a
Closing the deal
Potentially one of the most challenging parts of being a consultant is influencing the candidate to accept the job opportunity. Especially in the current market where candidates have multiple job opportunities coming at them. It is also a crucial step. You don’t want to lose the candidate you’ve worked so hard to land. One thing