What skills do employers want? There has been a lot of research about what employers are looking for in potential employees and typically it results in lists of skills, abilities and work behaviours like this: teamwork; problem solving; communication; time management; IT skills; numeracy; customer awareness. These skills and abilities are ‘generic’, which means they…
Having the right attitude when you move into the world of business is very important. Being in the forces has already installed many qualities into you that you should make sure you don’t undervalue as you move into the civilian world. You already have a strong work ethic and know all about how to network…
Sometimes things just go wrong with interviews. You can do all the preparation you like, make sure you look good, and generally do everything you’re supposed to – then something unforeseen just throws you. Here are five of the trickiest interview situations we’ve heard of, and some survival methods that will help land you that ideal job 1. Transport catastrophe It’s the oldest excuse…
1. Candidate answered their mobile phone and asked the interviewer to leave her own office because it was a “private” conversation. 2. Candidate told the interviewer he wouldn’t be able to stay with the job long because he thought he might get an inheritance if his uncle died – and his uncle “wasn’t looking too good.” 3. Candidate…
What is it like to be a consultant and are you right for this job? Recruitment Consultancy is a fantastically rewarding career both personally and financially but don’t be under any illusion – it is not an easy ride! You will get out as much as you put in and you will have a direct…
Service Leavers / Ex Forces – What are/were your initial concerns from your transition from Service Life to Civvy Street and what problems/obstacles did you come across that you were not expecting and what advice would you give to Service Leavers as they prepare for resettlement?
What do you do with your LinkedIn profile? Do you check it only every once in a while when a connection request comes through? Have you linked it to your Twitter account? Did you never quite remember to sign up in the first place? As much as it’s convenient to merge our Facebook& Twitter accounts into…
Avoid a breakfast call or the late, late show when fixing a diary date. “I’m delighted to inform you, Ms X, that you have been short-listed for interview. We are seeing candidates over these two days and as you are the first person I’ve called, you can name your time.” If you get this phone…
1. TV & Home Theatre Installation Services. This industry is highly fragmented and has a very low level of capital intensity, affording firms with transportation and proper tools good opportunity. About 98 percent of today’s households have at least one TV, 84 percent have a DVD player or recorder, and 25 percent have a home…
Salaries in GBP Avg. SalaryHighest Salary £30k £45k Salaries not Commision Recruitment Consultant – Banking & Finance £23,812 £15k £41k Recruitment Consultant – Telecoms £26,400 £20k £40k Recruitment Consultant – Healthcare & Medical £25,333 £23k £28k Recruitment Consultant – Commercial £22,667 £18k £30k Recruitment Consultant – Industrial £19,167 £16k £22k Recruitment Consultant – Gaming £24,194 £22k £26k…