I haven’t been in the recruitment space for very long and it could appear to some as a completely out of left field kind of change. The benefit to my previous 20 years of experience within the space I am recruiting into has allowed me to move with a decent level of credibility...
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Square Peg in a Round Hole? The question of transferable skills, potential and employers lost opportunities
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Your vagueness is costing you opportunities.
By Lawrence AkersYears ago, there was a song by Faith No More called, 'Epic'. In its lyrics, it questioned ,'It's it. What is it?' While vagueness can have its place in helping to generalise and to create a sense of ambiguity, when it comes to job opportunities, specifics are where things need...
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How to attract top performers to my business/team. (Article 1/3)
By Houman BiglooHave you ever experienced any of the following situations?Offered a position to a strong talent and they turned it down last minute saying they have accepted another position? Advertised for a position and the quality of the candidates coming through was low despite the fact y...
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How to manage your team when someone isn't a team player?
By Lawrence AkersIt is always exciting to find yourself being promoted within your job and for many people, the dream is to land in a management position. Having a team to work with and being able to mentor and help develop the career of those reporting to you is something that often speaks to...
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Interview tips for first time hiring managers
By Vanessa DolanRemember the first job interview you ever attended? Remember how nervous you felt? Well, what about the person on the other side of the desk conducting the interview? The interview process can be just as nerve-racking for the hiring manager as it is for the candidate, especial...
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Why you should not hire based on experience only
By Houman BiglooI recently attended a recruitment training program on effective recruitment and one of the topics was about predictors of job performance and how education, age and years of experience have a very small impact on individuals’ work performance. I found this topic very intriguin...
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How to interview well when it's been a while
By Shosh CutterYou might have heard it all before: be prepared and professional, but also be yourself. Focus on your skills and achievements, but not too much. Overcome your own doubts, while conveying confidence and capability to the hiring manager. A piece of cake, right? If haven’t ...
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Is the creative industry ageist?
By Lawrence AkersYou’ve probably heard the saying ‘fresh new ideas’? The problem with this is that it can often highlight the thinking that is associated with who is capable of coming up with contemporary conceptual ideas. I’ve personally come across clients who have given me a brief fo...
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Why mental health needs to be a discussion in your workplace
By Lawrence AkersThis week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Yesterday, to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Day, I sent around an EDM to our clients that completely focused on the topic of mental health - more specifically, the impact of Imposter Syndrome (you can see that video blog at the...
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