4 things to get across in an interview
I’ve interviewed hundreds of people and unfortunately they seldom put across the 4 things every employer wants to hear. Trust me, every question an employer asks is designed to determine 4 things about you. 1. Are you SKILLED enough to do the job? 2. Can you perform when OBSTACLES appear? 3. Do you cultivate positive […]
Didn’t get the job? What to do now.
You thought everything had gone well, but they haven’t called you back and you just know you didn’t get the job. What do you do now? DON’T PANIC: There might still be hope. Sometimes a company offers the job to someone else, but they don’t accept it. And that process can take a little time. […]
10 things to look for when hiring new staff
Further to our review of the best things to look out for when hiring new team members, we came across an article citing 10 things you shouldn’t look past. Here at The Recruitment Alternative we debated the 6th point ‘Don’t trust your first instincts’ as typically we’d argue you should, as a lot can be […]
How To Get Your CV Noticed!
Your cover letter is a very important part of the application process; it is what initially grabs the interest of any recruitment consultant or hiring manager. But it is equally vital that your CV really sells you and your abilities. The average recruiter will see thousands of CV’s during their career and there are always […]
Hiring new staff is a critical part of a company’s growth and doing it right is paramount to success.
As part of our recruitment service, we are reviewing what the best things are to look out for when recruiting new staff. As part of this review we came across a Forbes article that cites the 7 Cs, as critical to consider when recruiting new team members. We couldn’t agree more. They are: 1. Competent: […]
The 4 Things You Must Get Across in a Job Interview!
I’ve interviewed hundreds of people and unfortunately they seldom put across the 4 things every employer wants to hear. Trust me, every question an employer asks is designed to determine 4 things about you. 1. Are you SKILLED enough to do the job? 2. Can you perform when OBSTACLES appear? 3. Do you cultivate positive […]
4 Things That Make an Interview go from Good to Great
“Good interviews are rare and they really stand out” said the CEO of one of the biggest Telecommunications Companies in the world. Amazing given that over the years, they have interviewed hundreds of candidates for a variety of positions. Here are four tips for job hunters seeking interview success: 1. Know about the Company and […]
What to do in a candidate short market
I’m currently working closely with one of our clients in helping them find a key player for their company and one of the challenges we’re facing is trying to find someone great in a candidate short market. In some industries, it does sometimes happen that there is a chronic shortage of candidates in the market. […]
The Recruitment Alternative affordability just got better with Affordability Plus!
As part of our ongoing objective to provide you with affordable recruitment excellence, if you are looking for more than one candidate for an identical role, starting at the same time and in the same location, we are happy to recruit both candidates and give you a 50% discount on the 2nd placement. All part of […]
Celebrations at The Recruitment Alternative!
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks at The Recruitment Alternative with the launch of our brand new website and the birthday celebrations of 2 of our Head Office staff. Our new website has loads of information for Employers looking for staff, including some of the types of questions to ask at interviews, tips and […]
Job Search Strategies For A New Career.
Michael Spiropoulos Searching for a new job is often fraught with difficulties. However, searching for a job in a new career is even more difficult. You may have all the skills and knowledge to do the job, but the trick is to get yourself in front of often-sceptical employers to convince them to give you […]
How to handle the change of career interview.
By Michael Spiropoulos As anyone who’s tried to change career knows, one of the most difficult hurdles to a successful transition is the interview. The reality is that once you get to the interview you’ll most likely be competing against people who have years of experience tucked under their belt and can hit the ground […]
