It is in the interest of all parties – candidate, recruiter and client – to ensure that the placement of a candidate into a new role is successful. Therefore, it is usual for a recruiter to keep in contact with you during the first three months of your new job to establish how things are […]
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If you are applying for a good job with a solid, structured induction programme, great progression opportunities and an even better salary package, then it follows that you can expect a rigorous interview as the client will ensure they select the very best candidate for the role. Failure to adequately prepare for such an interview […]
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So, you are looking for a new role and you have decided to engage the services of recruitment agents. Here are some key tips that we have learnt from years of working within the industry: […]
There are a whole host of reasons why an individual wants to leave one job and move onto another. Below we have detailed the most common scenarios that we deal with and, hopefully, we have provided some useful guidance for each. Redundancy The ‘job for life’ ethos that was prevalent pre-2000 is, alas, no longer. […]
A typical interview will conclude with the candidate being invited to ask questions about the role. As it is highly unlikely that all the information about the job will have been given, it follows that a candidate should ask questions, allowing them to make a well-informed decision about accepting the job should an offer be […]
So, you have submitted your CV or application form and you have been short-listed for an interview. For most roles, there will only be one position available, so you have to aim for the gold medal spot. Generally, you’ll get nothing for coming second unless the successful person declines the job, and definitely nothing if […]
CVs are incredibly subjective and no two clients would ever completely agree on exactly how a CV should be presented. The recommendations here are based on our general experience of clients’ feedback, with several of the tips listed being absolutely essential. CVs should be seen as a front door. When passed on to a client […]
So, you have attended a job interview for which you were fully prepared and motivated; you have given a good account of yourself and generally kicked it out of the park. Days, or maybe even hours, after the interview you receive a call with a job offer. Everything about this new role feels right. Better […]
Often, when recruiting a candidate, a business may decide to undertake more than one interview. This is especially prevalent with senior roles where a business will rightly take their time and operate a robust process to ensure they select the most appropriate candidate. It is likely at the point of applying for a role that […]