Recruitment Articles

Social Media platforms are a bit like Marmite; you either love them or hate them!  Either way, they are here to stay and they are being used more and more in people’s professional lives and can be very effective in networking with business colleagues, customers and prospective customers. The objective of this article is to …

One of the quickest routes to employment is to use the services of an expert in the form of a recruitment consultancy; they will have close relationships with potential employers and will often be the first to know about new roles. Choosing which the right agencies are for you can be a daunting task, especially …

You may have heard rumours that there could be redundancies at your place of work, or maybe you have already been given notification of job losses. Companies are required to follow formal procedures but to the individual the whole process can be confusing; here’s a quick guide to help you: Individual Consultation Employers are obliged …

There is no doubt, we are in tough times. Recession and redundancy are phrases constantly used across all forms of media, but until it affects you directly you are unlikely to know how you will react and cope. Last resort Companies only instigate redundancies when everything else has been exhausted, it’s likely that sales have …

Congratulations you got the opportunity to have an interview with the company looking to recruit.  It’s been said many times that you only get one chance to make a good impression and interviews is one of those occasions where it’s imperative to get it right. Interviews are two way meetings for companies to find out …

Having an excellent career track record and skillfully drafted CV to match isn’t enough to secure any position you apply for, but both these elements when done correctly should get you an invite to interview. It is the interview itself that will help secure the position. Your skills maybe an ideal fit for the role …

It would almost be impossible to prepare for every question that may arise at an interview or even to pre-empt what would be asked, but with a little planning you could cover the ones that can prove to be particularly tricky: “Tell us about yourself” a classic opening question, plan it in advance and keep …

As you read through the recruitment pages, you’ll notice that candidates are often asked to also send in a covering letter with their CV.  You may consider this unnecessary or a waste of time and paper, but this letter can be just as important as the CV itself. The main purpose is to get your …

Candidates are sometimes required to apply for a job using a form rather than a CV and will be used by the recruiter to compare applicants on a like-for-like basis.  Forms can be daunting and time consuming, so allow plenty of time and follow these five steps below: Start by reading through the documents sent …

Your CV is likely to be the first impression you make on a potential employer and will determine your success in attaining an opportunity to attend interview. The following section provides a concise overview of what information prospective employers will look for and assess when screening and selecting applicants for interview. CV structure Begin with …