Every year I run a job search strategy questionnaire, whereby I send out a simple survey to all my connections, asking them how they found their current job. The results are always brilliant as they provide a direct way … Read More
Every year I run a job search strategy questionnaire. The idea is to send out a simple questionnaire to try and understand where candidates found their most recent role. The results are always amazing, as they show exactly how … Read More
Looking for a new job in 2020 is very different proposition than it was in the past. 20 years ago, if you were looking for a job in finance, you could pick up a financial magazine in your local … Read More
This is a difficult question and one that only you can answer. In this section, we’re looking at choosing a career, how you go about it, and what resources are available to you, to help you make that decision. … Read More
Job Interview Preparation is the one area where candidates spend the least amount of time. Candidates will often spend days or weeks perfecting their CV, contacting their referrals, using their network, however, when the job interview comes around, spend … Read More
What do you think of my CV? This is the number one question that any recruiter or career adviser is asked on a daily basis. The honest answer, if you follow a few basic principles, writing your CV, so … Read More
It’s highly unlikely your cover letter will be read by either the hiring manager or the recruiter, however it’s crucial for your job application if you want any success. While it’s unlikely to be read, it’s a great place … Read More
Over the last twenty years of working across HR and Executive search, I’ve looked at thousands of CV’s with the majority being excellent. Often, it’s not the candidate that is the problem. It’s not their skills, knowledge or even … Read More
I’m not too fond of job boards. Yes, there is a place in any candidate’s job search, but with the growth of the internet over the last few years, that place is becoming less and less. The biggest problem … Read More
The internal job search is probably the most relevant job search strategy to focus on if you’re out of work. The problem with the internal job search strategy, you need to be already working for a company. This rules … Read More
Candidates often ask what the hidden job market really is and more importantly, how they can take advantage of it. The honest answer, the hidden job market does not exist, at least not in the form that you’re expecting. … Read More
I firmly believe the best way to search for a new job is to email the hiring manager directly. This way, your showing your skills and knowledge directly to the hiring manager who can evaluate your suitability on the … Read More
Apologies for the rant, but I’ve worked very hard over the last few months to get David, a candidate that I have been working with, a new position. David was made redundant a while ago, and has been having … Read More
Hiring managers love to ask behavioural/competency-based job interview questions. Past performance and how a candidate handles a specific situation, is a great way to predict future performance and can also show whether a candidate is going to fit into … Read More