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What Is an Interviewer Interested In?

  By Trisha | September 27, 2019 - 12:22 am |
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Everyone will interview differently and come across in a different way. This can make it very difficult for job candidates who are meeting recruitment consultants the the first time and may be nervous.

The first piece of advice is to be yourself and make sure you answer questions honestly. It is better to be honest than to try and make something up on the spot. White lies tend to stay with you.

Interviewers will mainly be looking to see what you are like, whether you will fit into the team, and how you cope with their competency-based questioning as well. Everything you do will add to their opinion of your character, so make sure you remain calm and answer questions honestly. It’s pointless answering questions and lying in your answers – you will get found out, and even if you don’t, you might end up in a role that just isn’t right for you.

Are You Willing to Relocate for a Job?

  By Trisha | January 22, 2019 - 9:01 pm |
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When you work with a recruitment agency, you might be asked whether you are willing to relocate for a position. This is a big decision to make, as it would mean uprooting your whole life. However, if the right position came up, you might be willing to do anything to get it.

Have a serious think about whether you would be willing to relocate and, if so, how far you would be willing to go. It would be good if you could give your recruitment consultant some specifics, so that this can go onto your records. For example, you might be willing to relocate within 100 miles for your ideal job. Something else to think about is whether you would be able or willing to commute. Sometimes this can be a good in between option, allowing you to access more positions, but without having to worry about moving home and location.

What to Look for in a Recruitment Consultant

  By Trisha | December 23, 2018 - 11:56 am |
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Working with a recruitment consultant can help you to find new job opportunities, but it can also be quite a lot of work to sign up with the agencies. If they want to meet you in person, sign paperwork and generally get to know you a little better, then this is inevitably going to take time. There is no point in job hunting without any real prospects, so it’s important you find the right recruitment consultant before you put in the effort.

Look at the kinds of jobs they have available on their website to give you an idea about positions they recruit for. You can also speak to recruitment consultants on the phone first – many will want to have a telephone interview first to make sure you are the kind of candidate they want as well. If you feel you make a good connection, they proceed with the relationship and see if you can meet face to face.

Should You Try to Rearrange an Interview?

  By Trisha | September 25, 2018 - 11:28 pm | ,
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An interview is always amazing news. When you’ve applied for a job that you really want and they want to call you in for an interview, you will feel like you have achieved something already. However, when you see that the interview is at a time you cannot make and clashes with your conference call or meeting, your heart might sink.

Does it look like you aren’t committed to getting the job if you try to rearrange your interview? This isn’t the case at all, and you definitely shouldn’t think like this. If you are right for the role and the employer really sees something in you, then they will be more than happy to rearrange. Do bear in mind, though, that you will usually need to go for an interview during office hours, so you may need to book some holiday or rearrange some of your work around your job interview.

Meeting Someone in Person as a Recruiter

  By Trisha | August 24, 2018 - 12:17 pm |
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Many recruitment consultants are under enormous time pressure and as such, they won’t have the time to meet every candidate before they put them forward for a role. As a recruiter, this is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. You won’t be able to really understand who a person is and what they are all about unless you meet them, and this will reflect badly on you to your clients.

When you think somebody may be suitable for a role, you can hold a telephone conversation with them first. Once this has happened and you are happy, you should then invite them into the office. Explain that this is an important step, where you can get to know them a little and make sure you match them with suitable positions. Candidates will like that your service is more personal. You can also use this opportunity to collect personal details and register your candidate with the agency.

Is Recruitment Good Value for Money?

  By Trisha | July 8, 2018 - 4:28 pm |
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Recruitment services can be very valuable for businesses of all sizes if you are finding that you need help with recruitment. This could mean anything from recruiting for an individual position to staffing a whole new department. If you don’t have time to put into your recruitment, then your business is going to struggle.

When you are looking for recruitment support, then you need to check that the agency you are talking to can provide what you need. If you find a service that can take care of everything you require, then you are automatically going to get better value for money. Working with an agency should be a productive relationship on both sides, giving you the vital support you need to find the right staff for your business. A recruitment consultant will be experienced in your industry and will be able to target your job search towards suitable candidates.