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  • 3 Commons Reasons We Recruit The Wrong People

    25 Jul 2019

    We all have to be very careful when recruiting that we hire staff suitable for the job and the company. Sometimes, we make mistakes, and here are 3 of the common reasons why.

  • Getting Your Job Interview Setting Right

    25 Jul 2019

    What ever job you are interviewing for, it’s crucial for success that the environment you are using for the interviews is the right one for the task in hand. Some general principles to follow for your interview setting can be found here.

  • Common Recruitment Mistakes

    25 Jul 2019

    There are some common mistakes employers make when recruiting – we thought we’d point out a few for you to have a think about:.

  • Internal Vs External Recruitment

    24 Jul 2019

    Many employers make a point of advertising vacant jobs internally before they consider opening the floodgates to external candidates. It’s something we would always suggest employers consider before they place an external advert.

  • Ask The Team To Select Their New Manager

    24 Jul 2019

    Ever wondered how to recruit a manager who stands a good chance of fitting in well with the team? You can carry out all sorts of tests and challenges during the selection process, but we favour something which we know works well: let the team decide!

  • Can You Tell If Your Candidate Is Lying At Interview?

    24 Jul 2019

    Trying to work out if your candidate isn't being honest at their interview isn't rocket science.  In our personal lives, we are probably better at spotting whether someone is telling us the truth, and then dealing with it. In our professional lives, whilst we can probably spot the lies, we find it more difficult to challenge.

  • Recruiting? How To Advertise To Get The Best Results...

    24 Jul 2019

    Times have changed when it comes to advertising jobs.  Gone are the days when we all waited for 'Jobs Day' in the local paper, and it's clear now that the jobs pages have shrunk beyond belief for a substantial number of papers.  Our advice when it comes to searching for your staff, on a limited budget, is to source a mix of channels which help you reach the right number and quality of candidates for your job. 

  • Writing Successful Job Adverts

    24 Jul 2019

    Job adverts can be written in many different ways, though there are some key elements that all Recruiters need to include in order to attract the right and suitably qualified candidates. 

  • 13 Handy Interview Questions

    24 Jul 2019

    Ever struggle with what to ask in an interview? Have a look at these 13 questions for some ideas:

  • Attracting Candidates For A Small Business

    23 Jul 2019

    The small empire you started growing has done well; now it’s time to expand it even further as your team just isn’t big enough to get it all done.  So, it’s time to get an employee or two, someone you can trust enough to be able to share some of the responsibilities with, as well as someone who will help you grow your business.