Top Tips

How long should I wait to follow up after a job interview?

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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What interviews tell candidates about your company culture

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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How to create a proactive communication strategy to attract candidates

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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Six of the best questions for sounding out the perfect candidate

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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What to look out for when shortlisting candidates for interview

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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