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…
So you’ve mapped out prospective new clients by sector, role and location and made yourself presentable online. Now’s the time to reach out to your targeted candidate base. Here’s how… Cold calls. Dedicating some time each day to contacting candidates will keep you focussed and help you get your foot in the door. Keep an…
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…
When preparing to interview an Engineer it’s important that you include a range of questions that test the candidate’s technological and engineering expertise. In addition to engineering-specific questions, you’ll want to find out more about their interpersonal communication skills and cultural fit. Here’s five questions to get you started… 1. What’s the most challenging engineering…
Exit interviews – is there any point to them? When done correctly there certainly is. When an employee leaves a company, the workforce are often left asking ‘Why did they leave?’ A successful exit interview should answer this question by giving the employee a chance to express their parting thoughts about the company; good and…
Did you know? 80% of people will read your content headline but only 20% will click through and read your content. This makes the job advert title so important – it’s the key to engaging with your audience from the very start of the recruitment process. Here’s some key pointers for keeping your candidate hooked…
There are some standard interview questions that we’re all familiar with. ‘What are your strengths… where do you see yourself in five years… why do you want to work here?’ etc. are all typical interview fodder that nearly all applicants feel equipped to answer. However if you really want to find out more about a…
‘Led’ vs. ‘lead’ It’s an easy mistake to make – ‘led’ is the past tense of the verb ‘lead’, pronounced ‘leed’. However, lots of people make the mistake of using ‘lead’ which is actually a noun for the chemical element! ‘Definitely’ Ah, the original school boy error, spelling ‘definitely’ as ‘definately’. Just remember it’s ‘i’…
There are lots of reasons passive candidates appeal as prospective new hires: they have a proven track record of working in a similar environment – meaning they are more likely to be up-to-date with the latest industry developments, plus, as they’re already employed, they are more likely to be honest in their self-promotion and less-likely…
Possibly the most common interview question, and arguably the most important, it will serve you well as a candidate to go in to an interview well-prepared for this question. The aim of this question is to highlight your strengths and demonstrate why you’re the perfect hire. However, to ensure your potential employer really knows what…