1) ‘When was the last time you embraced change outside of the workplace?’ In business, the ability to adapt to change is of utmost importance. This could mean anything from changing work hours or offices to embracing new technologies and working strategies. The candidate’s response doesn’t have to be related to work; it could be…
Fix up, stay sharp – both mentally and physically They say a healthy heart is a healthy mind, so keep it ticking over with some form of physical exercise. You don’t need us to tell you that it improves mental performance, which will in turn help with your ability to meet deadlines. Education. Education. Education…
People often mistake the key terms ‘recruitment’ and ‘talent acquisition’ to mean the same thing: a lexicon used to describe the multitude of processes involved in the finding and hiring of candidates. Yet, there’s so much more to each process than this, and identifying the differences can help you hire top talent much better… First,…
At its most effective and cohesive, onboarding tells a compelling employer brand story, engaging and socialising a new hire as soon as they enter the building. It lays the groundwork so that your new employee can become a productive and successful team member for years to come. Most employees decide whether to stick with a…
Before an interview it’s a given that you will try and garner as much information about your prospective new employer as possible. With this in mind, here’s some key questions to get you started… What does the company do? How big is the team you’re looking to join? How important is the team’s function in…
Need help crafting the perfect cover letter for your prospective employer? MG have you covered! The cover letter is your opportunity to demonstrate that you are a well-informed, passionate candidate who has the knowledge and key skills needed to do the job. Firstly, if you want your cover letter to be read, you need to…
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By building your candidate pool, you will always have a constant flow of candidates… here’s four easy ways to achieve it! Your recruiter website: With SEO you can optimise your website so it’s easier for people to find. So when candidates search for job openings your website will show up in search results. Social media:…
There are plenty of reasons why companies shy away from hiring during Easter: staff are overwhelmed with 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 team training… the list is endless. However, Easter is actually a great time…
By nurturing your relationships with candidates and using the following insights to identify talent, you’ll be all set-up for recruiting success… Stage 1: Discovery – the importance of showing your business in the best light Candidates in the discovery stage are aware of your organisation, but they aren’t thinking about job opportunities just yet. Before…