First impressions happen within the initial seven seconds of a meeting. And, even before that, every call or email you’ve had with a potential employer has contributed to the impression that is made. The employment market is a tough one in 2018 and the best opportunities are exciting but competitively fought for. So, how…
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The job description may seem to be a very small part of the recruitment process. However, the reality is that an uninspiring or information-poor job description could be losing you the ideal people. When a job description is easy to read, informative and it makes a compelling statement about the role and the business
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Interviews have evolved as the recruitment process has changed in recent years. The traditional question and answer format is today often replaced with something much more diverse and challenging. While many candidates see interviews that involve skills tests, assessments or other additional challenges as an intimidating obstacle, they can actually be a great opportunity. The
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Finding and hiring the right employees can be time consuming and expensive. Not every recruitment process has a positive outcome and it can be tricky for even the most experienced HR team to find candidates who meet qualification requirements and have the right kind of outlook and attitude to blend well with the culture of
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Like every industry, recruitment is constantly evolving. Economic factors, tech development and the rise and fall of certain brands have all helped to shape an industry that doesn’t look anything like it did a decade ago. But what about the future of the recruitment sector – we’ve seen how it has changed but what can
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Recruitment that doesn’t yield great results is a disappointing outcome for all involved. The investment that organisations make in the recruitment process needs to be carefully managed to ensure that resources aren’t wasted and talent doesn’t slip through the net. If you’re not seeing the results you’d hoped for from your recruitment process, then it
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According to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, almost one in four jobs currently remains unfilled as a result of a lack of skilled workers. All the statistics point to a significant skills shortage in the UK in some fairly key areas. But what part can recruitment agencies play and how are agencies helping
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In 99% of interviews, there comes the inevitable question, “Why should we hire you?” Candidates are invited by their potential employers to promote themselves and explain why they should be the first choice to fill the available position. However, this is a question that can be difficult to answer. Many people find it hard to
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If you’re keen to find your dream job then working with an experienced recruitment agency is a great first step. A recruiter can help you to find the latest opportunities on the market and to ensure that you have access to the most exciting employers. Working with a recruitment agency can also be useful when
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The quality of a recruiter has a significant influence over the experience of recruitment, for both candidates and employers. If you’re currently looking for the right recruiter to help you to take the next steps in your career then making a good decision about who to register with could be crucial. What makes this easy
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