Halloween can seem like a black hole when it comes to hiring. There’s plenty of reasons why companies shy away from hiring during this time: staff are overwhelmed with end-of-year admin and simply don’t have the energy; team members are on vacation and not available for interviews; there’s simply no time for onboarding, offboarding or …
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There’s a lot more than team spirit that goes in to keeping your employees happy. Here’s eight key ingredients for achieving nirvana in the workplace… The overall environment and organisation’s working culture Competitive compensation and company perks, including annual raises and bonuses Training and development opportunities, including opportunities for promotion and career development An attractive …
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With hundreds of applicants screened on a daily basis recruiters are always on the lookout for candidates who will be the perfect fit for the job. Here’s how to spot a stellar CV in less time than it takes to finish your morning brew… First things first – check the format A good applicant will …
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If you’re interviewing for a role, I can guarantee you will be asked the above question. Below are example scripts of what to say, and more importantly, when to say it… If you voluntarily leave a company: You may be leaving because your previous role was Internet Explorer-level awful, but positivity is key – …
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People don’t know much about you when you join a company. There’s no precedent – you’re a stranger. It doesn’t matter what reputation you had before, you can shape your own, new identity now. The first 90 days are going to set you up for the rest of your career in that company. Here’s how …
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Sheetal Rai from Worknrby.com gives you a list of the key skills needed to thrive in your job! Sales skills Sales is the basis of all business success. You’re always selling, even if your role does not include sales in the job description. You sell during marketing activities, team meetings, customer service, product management, conferences, …
This question can be a blessing in disguise, so don’t shy away from it! The goal of this question is to help measure cultural fit by analysing the following factors: how humble is this candidate? How transparent are they in talking about difficult subjects? One approach to answering is to analyse the key skills needed …
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You must have a highly efficient developer portfolio if you want to stand out in the tech community. If you have an ineffective or non-existent portfolio website, some employers will not even bother to review your projects. It gives them a glimpse into how you really work. A full stack developer website portfolio is a …
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Method: Take the following interview questions, garnish with a little personality, and you’ll be able to serve up a top-performing long-term candidate! Achievements Tell me about your greatest achievements… Decision-making Give me an example of when a decision needed to be made – what was the outcome? Leadership Tell me about a project you were …
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New research from The University of Western Australia and University of Miami has shown that discriminating against workers with tattoos puts hiring managers and recruiters at a competitive disadvantage… Researchers collected data from more than 2000 people across all 50 states in the U.S., with roughly half of the respondents coming from urban areas with …
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