The process of finding the right job can be long and tiring – and sometimes involves rejection. If you don’t get the job that you’ve applied for then moving on from that rejection successfully is going to be crucial to ensuring that you have a better chance next time around. Give yourself a little time…
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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, as a
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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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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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Success in the job application process starts with the CV – but that’s not where it ends. You may have crafted the most impressive and well worded CV but without an engaging cover letter it may never even be seen. The cover letter is an often-underestimated document that is frequently left to the last minute.
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Interviews are often the toughest part of the recruitment process for candidates. When you’re sitting in front of a recruiter or potential employer there is nowhere to hide. However, the interview is also an opportunity to shine and set yourself apart from the competition. If you want to ace your interviews, preparation is going to
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2.46 billion people around the world used social media in 2017 – and that figure is set to rise to 2.77 billion next year. We increasingly use social media for everything, from dating to writing restaurant reviews and its use has transitioned purely from a source of entertainment and gossip to the professional world too.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. It is an EU regulation that is being implemented in the UK regardless of Brexit and which is designed to tighten up data security and ensure better data protection. Its imminent arrival has caused significant shifts in the way that businesses view data
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