How to close and follow up your interview
You know how to research companies, how to tweak your résumé and even how to answer tough interview questions. But do you know how to follow-up after the interview? If you’ve been invited to interview it means the company is already interested in you. What can you do to get the job? 1. Ask about […]
Comparing Job Offers
If you’re in the enviable position of having to choose one job offer from others, here are some key things you should consider when evaluating them: THE JOB ITSELF: Consider the job itself. Which job seems like a better fit? Which one do you think you will enjoy more? It’s important to place a lot […]
Insights gained from hiring the first 100 employees
In our search for the best things to look out for when hiring new staff, we’ve come across this interesting Business Insider list of the 5 biggest learnings experienced by someone hiring his first 100 employees. They’re valuable, insightful tips worth reviewing. Figure out who is hungry. Hire them Screen against your company values Attract the best […]
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 […]