Speed has never been more important in the recruitment process. We don't have the luxury of time, here are some tips that might be worth reminding your clients about. 🚌
"Failure to prepare, prepare to fail" – Benjamin Franklin – Scott Burnett It’s always been a mantra close to my heart. Last year I was honored to be given the title of best man at my best friend’s wedding back home. I’m a visual learner and the only way I…
I’m not taking the piss when I say I need my morning coffee. It’s ritualistic – that hot, freshly brewed elixir of life, that I’ve – well, had delivered to me in bed, if I’m being completely honest. I’ve been utterly spoiled and not lifted a finger or made any…
Last week was full on with fully half of our whole Auckland office on annual leave at the same time. The task of babysitting all three desks consecutively fell to me given my remaining teammates were a colleague in only his second month and another in accounts. A fellow recruitment…
Some real life examples of poor manners and behaviour from candidates of ours in recent days: Cancelling interviews one hour prior, via email, because they feel they have "enough options to consider already" Postponing interview via text, never to be heard from again Promising to attend interviews with clients even…
This didn't happen to me. But it is a story related to me recently, and one that I can relate to very well. The candidate was booked in for interview. On paper they looked good for the role the recruiter was trying to fill and the phone screen had revealed encouraging…
Before I crack into this one it is worth noting that there is a very valid argument that recruitment interviews should never be held in public places such as cafes for basic confidentiality purposes. I am sure there are many of you out there that would never dream of conducting…