Important note – If you are not going to go to the market with this role, and want to use an agency, I would suggest skip this bit, and jump to “How to use a recruitment agency” in this series which will be coming next week! If you are going to use an advertisement, before using… Read More
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This is an older video, but still relevant today. Is it ok to lie on your CV or resume?And are all jobs actually advertised? Two questions that come up more than you’d think. From what I’ve seen over the years, people don’t always lie outright, but they do stretch the truth. The problem is, it nearly… Read More
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Somewhere in the job applicant market – people are forgetting that you are in competition with other applicants for jobs. You wouldn’t think that was the case, judging by the methodology of some applicants. I guess that sound harsh, but the truth is, applications that are not responded too, isn’t down to the hiring manager or… Read More
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This video did really well on YouTube when I first put it out, even though it’s about 9 years old now. Ever wondered what your application actually looks like when it leaves a job board? This is it. I’m not sure how much platforms like Indeed have changed behind the scenes since then, but the fundamentals… Read More
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Many years ago we used to be able to pop a little advert in the local newspaper to find the right staff. Over time and with Technology increasing in our daily lives – the adverts in the local newspaper of decreased. I remember it being a good 6-8 pages of Jobs – now more like 1-2… Read More
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This is an older video, but still very relevant. Moving from contractor to permanent sounds straightforward, but there are a few things that can catch people out. Expectations around salary, flexibility, and how you’re perceived can all shift. What worked as a contractor doesn’t always translate directly into a permanent role. This covers some of the… Read More
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This is an older video, but the interview questions haven’t really changed over the years. “Tell me about yourself.”“What are your weaknesses?”“Why should we hire you?”“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” Most people panic because they think interviews are about having perfect answers. They’re not. A lot of interviews are simply about confidence, communication,… Read More
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A few weeks ago, I had a response from an SME after they’d read one of my mailers about improving recruitment. The question was simple: “Mark, how do we get the applications we actually want?” Good company. Good people. But they were struggling to attract the right candidates and, more importantly, keep them. They’d hire someone… Read More
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