If you say the words ‘video interview’ to many job seekers, it will send a shiver down their spine. Visions of fuzzy images on screen, stilted conversation and WiFi dropping out halfway through is enough to scare anyone off. But it needn’t be that way, the quality of Skype and other video conference tools means Read more about Top tips for attending a video interview[…]
The outbreak of corona has led to more than just a lack of toilet roll and soap, it’s also seen a massive increase in the number of people working from home. So, from some seasoned remote workers, here are our top tips on how to work from home. 1. Set the ground rules – Duncan Read more about How to work from home.[…]
Guest blog: Nisha Gera from employee wellbeing specialists Joyful Living World sleep Day – now that is a day I can get behind. 13th March 2020, is a day to celebrate sleep and its importance. As a parent of two young children, sleep is a very precious commodity in our household. While I focus on Read more about The importance of sleep.[…]
I recently came back from leave to a whole raft of good news. However, the thing that really made my day was finding out we’d secured the Investors in People (IiP) Gold standard for the third time in a row. I am often asked why we take IiP so seriously. My answer is simple: we Read more about IiP Gold: we’ve done it again[…]
With some jobs receiving in excess of 100 applications, the use of telephone interviewing as an additional stage, prior to any face-to-face interviews is becoming more common. Whether it’s with a recruitment consultant or direct with the hiring manager, you should treat it as you would a face-to-face interview. If you don’t impress during a Read more about Top tips for a successful telephone interview[…]
For many offering outplacement to those employees, they’re letting go is seen as the right thing to do. While there is no doubt that it is, it also makes sound business sense. 1. It reduces pain – redundancy, in whatever scenario is always a challenging time. Something that isn’t enjoyable for either party. Outplacement can Read more about Why offering outplacement is more than just doing the right thing.[…]
So you’ve passed the initial stages, perhaps had a phone or a Skype call and you’ve been called for a face-to-face interview. Congratulations. This is your chance to sell yourself, showcase your skills and experience and make sure you’re the preferred candidate. But it’s also at this stage that many of those that look like Read more about Interview Preparation – a quick guide[…]
Do you struggle to think of suitable questions to ask at an interview? Here are a few topics to help you have a range of questions ready to ask… 1. Structure – Where does the role fit within the team/department/organisation. What is the management structure like. What areas of the business would you be working closest Read more about Questions to ask at interview – A quick guide[…]