Job interviews are nerve racking and all too often are associated with sweaty hands, stumbling over your words, having mental blanks, being too nervous to look the interview panel in the eye and a racing heart. Sound familiar? Very few people enjoy attending a job interview but if you are looking for a new position, […]
Month: June 2016
Technology: has it made you a complacent job seeker?
From smart phones to social media, online job boards to electronic applications, the job search process has changed significantly as a result of Technology. But has it had a positive or negative impact? Is technology making us complacent as job seekers? How can you use technology to your advantage when going through the job search […]
Are you being conned by a Professional Resume Writer?
Have you ever considered getting some professional assistance with your resume? As the employment market gets more and more competitive standing out from the crowd with a first class resume is crucial and engaging a professional to help you get your resume perfect is common practice. But how do you know if you are getting […]
Its a competition and you’re not winning – A Case Study
Making the extra effort to stand out from the crowd when you apply for a job really does work. Want proof? Well here it is. At Inspire HQ in May we advertised for an Administration Assistant for a local small business. It was a part time position with flexible hours which meant the hours could […]
Should you really agree to being a referee?
A referee plays a significant and integral role in the recruitment process. Being a referee involves more than what you might think. It involves much more than simply stating you would hire the person again or that they did a great job or that they are awesome. Before you agree to or offer to be […]
