You’ve just aced the interview. Whether a phone conversation or an in-person meeting, your immediate priority should be to follow up with a thank you letter to the interviewer(s) thanking them for their time, and also reaffirming your interest in and qualifications for the role. And then, you wait and see, eagerly monitoring your inbox …
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Finding your chosen career needn’t be a chore – here’s James Williams, aka MrConnectivity’s top three job search tips for securing the perfect role… Put yourself in the shoes of your potential employer Do your research, use any contacts you may have. Try to establish exactly what it is they want you to do for …
Company culture is rapidly becoming one of the things job seekers consider to be most important. This is good news, as it gives companies a way to distinguish themselves from the competition. But the challenge lies in being able to effectively communicate company culture to candidates. Interviews represent one of the best opportunities to do this, …
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When an organisation makes the switch to RPO to handle its hiring, the return on investment (ROI) can be astounding – provided you’re looking in the right places. Here’s five benefits your business can’t afford to ignore… [dt_highlight color=”” text_color=”” bg_color=””]Improve scalability [/dt_highlight]Not only does RPO allow you to fill open positions more quickly, …
Creating a proactive candidate communication strategy can be the difference between keeping top talent and driving them straight to your competitors. Here’s some potential pitfalls… and how to avoid them! Ensuring your Job Descriptions hit the spot The perfect JD should inspire the right talent to apply. The quickest way to deter strong candidates is …
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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 …
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Being tasked with deciding the most qualified, relevant and best matched employee for your organisation isn’t easy. Here’s some top tips to help pinpoint the correct candidate for your company, starting with their CV… Skills & Qualifications So you’ve written your job description and have your ideal candidate profile in mind. Be sure to take …
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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… [dt_highlight …
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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 …
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: …