The 5 Things You Should Never Do In An Interview.
When an interview goes badly you just know it. From cringey to awkward to downright hostile we’ve all been locked in a room before that we just can’t wait to escape from. Hopefully you’ve never been in a situation as bad as some of these though. Take comfort in the fact that there is always […]
How To Lose Those Interview Nerves
Do your nerves get the better of you during an interview? Do you clam up and forget who you are and why you’re there the second you sit down? Then read on and take heed of these handy tips to help you get through, what can, undoubtedly, be a soul destroying experience for some. Speaking […]
Stand Up, Be Healthy
New research from the On Your Feet Britain campaign has revealed that office workers in the UK are risking their health by spending too much time sitting at their desks. A survey of 2,000 workers found that 45% of men and 37% women spend less than 30 minutes a day on their feet at work – […]
Candidates Are More Likely To Choose Employers With Ethical Policies
Jobseekers are far more likely to join an employer that has a reputation for treating employees with respect, and would be happy to spread the message about their employer if it made a positive contribution to society. A survey carried out by Business in the Community (BITC) highlighted how the perception of a […]
The Most Irritating Office Behaviours In The UK.
Ever had a colleague with working habits that rub you up the wrong way? A UK wide survey carried out by a leading supplier of serviced office space across the UK, Flexioffices, to find out which behaviours displayed by workers in offices across the nation co-workers find the most irritating. The results from 2,005 survey […]
Dress to Impress: Why looking good in an interview is more important than ever
You’ve fought hard to get to this point, you’ve seen off countless other candidates, your CV is top notch and sets out why you’re perfect for the role so why would you ever think about going in to your interview wearing inappropriate clothing? Dressing anything other than a step up from your normal office-wear for […]
Have you ever lied on you CV: How common is Degree Deceit?
Every summer, the Higher Education Degree Datacheck (HEDD) surveys students and graduates about degree fraud. The annual results are pretty consistent – about a third of people embellish or exaggerate their academic qualifications when applying for jobs. It’s also consistent when matched with other surveys in the UK and in other countries. The most recent […]
Job Candidates Beware – Is Your Social Media Profile Holding Back Your Career?
Several recent surveys conducted by CareerBuilder.com have brought to light the severity of this problem for candidates who, perhaps, are unaware of how far reaching potential employers’ checks on the suitability of potential employees now are. The rise of this “Social Media snooping” has it’s roots in a few different areas including employers becoming more […]
Is Job Market Confidence On The Rise?
The apparent recovery in the economy has led to a boost in job market confidence with it increasing steadily over the last eight months; this is obviously excellent news if you are now looking at a recruitment campaign to expand your workforce in the near future. The latest National Careers Service Job Confidence Index shows […]
Body Language Traits Recruiters Should Look For During Video Interviews
There has been a recent trend in recruiters harnessing the power of video interviews to assess future candidates. The benefits of video interviewing are obvious, that said it’s important that both recruiters and candidates understand how their body language, tone of voice and word choice effect their overall perception. You may have the gleaming C.V. […]
