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Interview Tips
Making small talk..
"New research reveals how it is vital that candidates behave as consummate professionals as soon as they enter the building for an interview, as hiring managers will question a candidate’s suitability for a role with assistants and receptionists. Six in 10 executives regard the opinions of their assistants, including receptionists and... More
"New research reveals how it is vital that candidates behave as consummate professionals as soon as they enter the building for an interview, as hiring managers will question a candidate’s suitability for a role with assistants and receptionists. Six in 10 executives regard the opinions of their assistants, including receptionists and... More
General Interview Tips
Be prepared Make sure you research the company beforehand. It's advisable to visit their Website if possible and look up the ‘About us' section on their site. You'll learn a lot about the company values from there. You should also check the ‘Press Release' or ‘News' sections of their site so you can find out what widgets... More
Be prepared Make sure you research the company beforehand. It's advisable to visit their Website if possible and look up the ‘About us' section on their site. You'll learn a lot about the company values from there. You should also check the ‘Press Release' or ‘News' sections of their site so you can find out what widgets... More
Interview Questions and Behaviour
Some of these are obvious, but they will assist you in performing well at the interview. The most important point to note is: BE YOURSELF! Before the Interview Research Look committed and find out as much as possible about the company. Visit their website for more information on the company. Read their annual report,... More
Some of these are obvious, but they will assist you in performing well at the interview. The most important point to note is: BE YOURSELF! Before the Interview Research Look committed and find out as much as possible about the company. Visit their website for more information on the company. Read their annual report,... More
Telephone Interviews
Telephone Interviews Interviewers want to hire people who demonstrate that they are genuinely interested in the company and becoming a part of the team. If you show enthusiasm and interest about the company on the phone, you set yourself apart from the other applicants. You should get the interviewer talking by asking good questions and being... More
Telephone Interviews Interviewers want to hire people who demonstrate that they are genuinely interested in the company and becoming a part of the team. If you show enthusiasm and interest about the company on the phone, you set yourself apart from the other applicants. You should get the interviewer talking by asking good questions and being... More
Dressing for a Job Interview
There are a few main rules to keep in mind when dressing for a job interview: Shoes should be clean and conservative. Scuffed shoes are an indication of lack of attention to detail. Dirty shoes are one of the most detrimental dress mistakes. Hair should be neat and clean. If it needs cut, get it cut several days before the job interview... More
There are a few main rules to keep in mind when dressing for a job interview: Shoes should be clean and conservative. Scuffed shoes are an indication of lack of attention to detail. Dirty shoes are one of the most detrimental dress mistakes. Hair should be neat and clean. If it needs cut, get it cut several days before the job interview... More
Email Addresses
With stiff competition for jobs, candidates that use an unprofessional email address on their CV face jeopardising their chances according to a snapshot poll carried out by a specialist media and entertainment recruiter . When HR professionals and recruitment consultants were asked whether or not an unprofessional email address would deter... More
With stiff competition for jobs, candidates that use an unprofessional email address on their CV face jeopardising their chances according to a snapshot poll carried out by a specialist media and entertainment recruiter . When HR professionals and recruitment consultants were asked whether or not an unprofessional email address would deter... More
Writing a CV
Your CV is a personal sales-pitch aimed towards securing you an interview and many candidates fail early on in the recruitment process because of their CV. The reasons for this are usually; a) it takes too long to read b) it lists non-essential information c) it does not reflect your main selling points. Here are a few useful... More
Your CV is a personal sales-pitch aimed towards securing you an interview and many candidates fail early on in the recruitment process because of their CV. The reasons for this are usually; a) it takes too long to read b) it lists non-essential information c) it does not reflect your main selling points. Here are a few useful... More
The Resignation
'Feelings' You initially considered changing companies because your present position can no longer offer the growth potential to match your experience. It is true to say that your present company has helped you progress professionally and as a result, you may feel uncomfortable resigning. You will be leaving fellow managers and... More
'Feelings' You initially considered changing companies because your present position can no longer offer the growth potential to match your experience. It is true to say that your present company has helped you progress professionally and as a result, you may feel uncomfortable resigning. You will be leaving fellow managers and... More
