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When recruiting a new employee to join a team, it is not just the salary the employee will be earning that will be the cost to the Company, there are many other costs associated with employee recruitment. The cost of replacing employees for smaller businesses can have...
A job description describes the general tasks, duties and responsibilities of a position. It lists the vital functions of a job and the experience, knowledge, qualifications and skills required for the role. Job descriptions allow employees to understand what is...
STAR Method – How to Answer Interview Questions the Right Way STAR is a method that is commonly used by candidates to help them to prepare for an interview. This method can be used to help layout and answer interview questions that require examples in a clear,...
The Importance of the Candidate Experience When an organisation embarks on a recruitment programme, they are often looking for more than one outcome. The most obvious, and pressing, is to fill a specific vacancy, which has been identified either as a result of...
Why this is a common question? Attending interviews isn’t something you do often, they can be daunting experiences especially if you don’t prepare. ‘Why should we hire you?’ may initially seem like an easy question but it is actually a challenging question that...
Why this is a common question. This is a common interview question as the interviewer needs to ascertain why out of all the other candidates you should be offered the role and why you will be an asset to the organisation. This is one of many questions the interviewer...
This is a common interview question that many candidates will not understand the deeper meaning of, they may think this is a quick easy question I can answer by responding with ‘I have the skills in this area/field of work’ or ‘this is a position I am interested in...
Job interviews can be nerve-racking, so it is important to prepare for them thoroughly – not just in terms of researching the company, but ensure you look at the job description in relation to what the company does, and think about how the duties may relate to the...
Developing in-house talent is critical to an organisation’s future, with businesses often finding it difficult to fill key roles with external candidates, recognising in-house potential and nurturing it, massively supports organisations in having the most effective...
Getting candidates for a job opening may seem like an easy task, good hours, good salary, advertisement is promoted well and there you have it, however, those with the most skills within the talent pool know their worth and take a lot more than just good salary to...
Feeling confident, and doing well in an interview starts with preparation…and a great interview outfit that you feel comfortable in. When you receive that exciting invite, take note of the detail, paying particular attention to anything you need to do ready for the...
Feeling confident and doing well in an interview starts with preparation and a great interview outfit you feel comfortable in. Unfortunately, with the variety of dress codes, you may not know where to start. Read our guide to learn about the ideal interview outfits...
Dressing to make a great impression at an interview is essential, as we tend to hold onto our first impressions of people, which can be hard to change later. What you wear to an interview can demonstrate to interviewers how you may present yourself and the company. ...
What is an informal interview? An informal interview usually takes place in a more relaxed or casual setting – such as over coffee or lunch. They have less structure than a formal interview would and often, are more focused on getting to know you as a person, whether...
Get ready to rock that interview outfit and make a great first impression! Why is wearing the right interview outfit so important? Think about the culture of the company you’re visiting, when choosing what to wear. Getting a feel for the business, can really help you...
Amid a global pandemic, we have seen change after change to the way we live and work, we find ourselves in a constant state of flux within “the new normal” looking to an uncertain future. However, COVID-19 has shown us the importance of flexibility, reactivity and...
It is vital candidates know and understand how to flourish and succeed during an interview and understand the important role body language can play in obtaining a new role. Researchers have established a rule that spoken communication is only 7% of what people take...
Face to Face interviews Vs Telephone Interviews Telephone interviews over the years have become more popular with employers recruiting. Many recruiters conduct their initial screening process and first interviews via a telephone call which can save employers time and...
Telephone interviews have become increasingly popular recently as they save time and costs during recruitment. The information helps them to eliminate the weaker candidates and refine their selection quickly. Many recruiters use phone interviews for their initial...
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK back in March 2020, overnight it caused disruption and changes to businesses. A lot of businesses have frozen recruitment due to the uncertainty the pandemic has bought with it, however many businesses are still recruiting...
Video interviewing has gained popularity in recent years, and since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, face-to-face interviews have become nearly impossible, leading to the adoption of video calls as a new way to conduct recruitment interviews...
Getting to a second interview is a big achievement. You may have already completed tasks or a presentation and had the chance to meet the team and look around the site to get a feel for the work environment. But, back in the interview room, comes the final question,...
Great news! You have been invited back for a second interview. This is so positive for a number of reasons. Obviously, you are a step nearer that role you are interested in, and have invested so much time in. Secondly, you are a credible candidate for this and for...
Understandably, when approaching an interview, the candidate focuses on how best to present themselves in terms of their skills, experiences, behaviours and competencies. A great way to showcase your strengths and potential is by answering the questions put to you by...
A job interview is very much a two-way process and the interviewer will be looking for candidates to engage, and show curiosity about the organisation and the role. The best way of doing this is for the candidate to ask the interviewer questions. Generally, there is a...
To help break the ice, many interviewers look to include a couple of fun interview questions to help settle the nerves and, ultimately, to find out more about you. However, these are often questions that you have not heard before and do not directly relate to the...
There’s no hiding the fact that interviews are nerve-wracking experiences - 93% of candidates have experienced interview anxiety during their career. Most of us feel out of practice by the time it comes to our next job interview. However, by following our golden...
Interviews are a great opportunity to get a sense of the job you have applied for and the employees that currently work there. Equally, they allow the employer to get a sense of you, and whether or not you are the right person for their role. Think of this experience...
Congratulations, the hard work with the CV, Application Form and/or direct approach to the organisation have paid off and you have been invited for an interview. You now need to persuade them that you are the right person for the role and you need to be specific about...
What is unconscious bias? Unconscious bias can be defined as judgements or prejudice that are considered unfair, either in favour of or against a person, group or action. Unconscious thoughts can be based on stereotypes or opinions that people do not realise they...
There are three main categories of work, permanent, temporary and contract. Temporary employees - what are they and why use them? Temporary employees work for a specific length of time or until a specific project or workload is completed. They do not require a fixed...
In an increasingly online world, many people ask: `Do I still need a CV?’ Clover HR believe the answer is `Yes.’ A CV is not only helpful but necessary. CV is an abbreviation for the Latin for ‘course of life’, i.e. experience. Which is what a potential employer is...
New to interviewing? Need a refresher? Here are some tips that just might help……. The purpose of an interview is to find the most suitable candidate for a particular job vacancy. In preparing the job advertisement, the job description/role profile will have been...
Tips for Attracting and Recruiting Top Talent in a Candidate-Driven Market With reports in August from the CIPD and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing that the employment market is remaining steady as a candidate-driven market, what does this mean for...
In a time where the economy is stable, according to the National Office of Statistics, unemployment rates are currently at 4% - the lowest in around fifty years. This is causing companies to expand; therefore, they have a need to recruit more and more. These growing...
How many times do we hear those famous words 'You're Fired!' from Lord Alan Sugar's mouth? Eleven to be precise! 12 candidates are chosen at the beginning of the selection process to appear on The Apprentice and along the way, each week at least one is destined to...
The job advert received a great response, you've shortlisted a number of CV's and you're in the process of interviewing the candidates... How do you ensure that you pick the right person for the role? After all, employing the wrong candidate can be a costly exercise,...
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