How many is too many people to have involved in the hiring decision? They say “too many cooks spoil the broth” but “many hands make light work.” So, when it comes to selecting the best candidate for your next vacancy how many people should you have involved in the process to make sure you really […]
Month: April 2016
Ask the best questions to get the information you need
Conducting interviews is a crucial step in the recruitment process. The majority of the hiring decision is based on the candidate completing a successful interview. Yes, profiling and assessment and reference checks and many other tools can assist with determining the most suitable candidate but the interview is a crucial piece of the puzzle. If […]
Hobbies and Interests belong on your resume
What does what you do in your spare time have to do with the job you are applying for? Turns out, quite a lot actually. It’s a hot topic when applying for a job. Do you or don’t put your hobbies and personal interests on your resume? Plenty of people will tell you hobbies and […]
Job seekers are customers and need to be treated accordingly – Part 2
This week’s blog is a follow on from my blog last week in response to feedback received about how frustrating it can be to be a job seeker. Have you ever jumped through the necessary hoops for a job you really wanted only to be told it has gone to an internal candidate? If you […]
