I’m getting a lot of email from people wanting to know how to deal with the REALLY tough interview questions. So, I’m putting a list together that I’ll put together as a FREE down load and maybe a video. Email … Continue reading
Strengths & Weaknesses!
Well, last week I was delivering a CV & interview tips masterclass (sounds a bit too grand, doesn’t it!) at the Enfield Jobs Fair organised by MP Nick De Bois and opened by London Mayor, Boris Johnson. During the Q … Continue reading
Makes you feel great inside!
Of course, the life of a recruiter can make you jaded at times! But also it can almost make you weep with appreciation about how fantastic some people can be. Long story short…a client was looking to recruit an engineer. … Continue reading
Am I too grumpy or what!
OK, this has been been bugging me for a week. I’m not sure if I’m too grumpy or if I’m being un-reasonable. My recruitment business is currently recruiting for trainee and experienced recruiters. For us and also for other recruitment … Continue reading
Who wants graduates who can’t add up!
Just before the New Year, I interviewed a 22 year old with a 2:1 in Business Administration & Finance for a client looking for a management trainee paying up to £20k. Despite a reasonable number of GCSEs at C grade … Continue reading
Racing driver or super hero?
Those of you who know me understand that I spend my a great deal of my time studying excellence and what makes high performers ‘tick’. I’m also a big fan of cars and Formula 1. So, I was inspired to … Continue reading
Are you really hiring who you think you are hiring..?
The following never happened of course! A client interviews two candiadtes; both very similar. They are both ‘pipped to the post’ by someone else. Months later, the client decides to recruit one of the two candidates who were not offered … Continue reading
The Job Club
I am often asked to talk at schools, colleges and job clubs in the UK. I was recently invited to host a job club event helping the long term unemployed find work. It’s sad that so many people have forgotten … Continue reading