Although some employers choose to select candidates based on a face-to-face interview many have a process in place consisting of various stages. Some for example use online testing in the initial stages, and early interviews are often conducted by telephone or video link. The final stages can involve an assessment…...
WRITING A PERSONAL STATEMENT – THAT ACTUALLY REFLECT WHO YOU ARE
THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING A PERSONAL STATEMENT – THAT ACTUALLY REFLECTS WHO YOU ARE. Writing up your CV to ultimately impress an individual or an organisation is clearly of importance, we want to fill the pages with our experience, education, knowledge and more, but often the smallest paragraph – the…...
ONBOARDING – WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET IT RIGHT
How long has it been since you reviewed your onboarding process? And have you updated it since the widespread change in many working environments? As in most aspects of life, it is so important to give the right first impression. It is vital that employers take time to consider their…...
HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD IN AN INTERVIEW
It is easier said than done standing out in an interview, often people can be apprehensive and more concerned about making the wrong impression, rather than the right one. Your aim is to leave the interview having made a positive and unforgettable impression that ultimately leads to you being hired…...
WHAT IS A DREAM CAREER AND HOW TO GET ONE?
A dream job is one that brings you both happiness and a feeling of fulfilment. For some people, this may be a high-paying job with great career prospects, while other people would rather have a job without stress but reflects their personal values and passion. Of course, some careers also…...
GOING BEYOND “THANK YOU” IN THE WORKPLACE
Now more than ever companies are aware they need to make a big effort to ensure they support and retain their good people. So, a simple “Thank You” is just not cutting it in terms of support and staff retention. Why do so many corporations wait until an exit interview…...
The Workplace Of The Future
HAS THE WORKPLACE LANDSCAPE CHANGED FOREVER? The work environment as we know it changed overnight due to the pandemic, potentially forever, but what does it look like now, and what might it look like in the future? What we know is that many corporations have not fully re-opened their office…...
Making The Most From Linkedin
LinkedIn is a social network that focuses on professional networking and career development. It’s somewhere you can display your work history, gain endorsements from colleagues, search for jobs, as well as enhance your professional reputation by posting updates and interacting with other people. It’s also a great place to find…...
Why A Recruitment Agency Is Good For Business
HOW TO FIND A GOOD RECRUITMENT AGENCY? If you are like many companies right now, struggling to get quality candidates to apply for your current roles, and are therefore considering using the services of a Recruitment Agency then what should you expect? Always start by reviewing all the agencies in…...
Remember Your Manners
PLEASE READ THIS … Politeness, decency, and etiquette are values that have been taught and valued through generations, but have these values been lost over time, especially in the workplace? WHAT IS POLITENESS? Politeness is a set of strategies for doing everyday communication tasks (e.g., requesting, advising, complimenting, criticising, reminding). …...
