Put yourself in the hiring manager’s shoes

Put yourself in the hiring manager’s shoes When it comes time to write or update our CV, many of us write as if our CV will be read extensively. We tell our story and attempt to put our best foot forward by using words to create interest and better our competition....

Top CV Mistakes to avoid

Your CV is what gets you the opportunity to interview and have the chance to go for the job you want. The importance of this document cannot be understated as without it the best opportunities can pass you by. In my career I have seen 1000’s of CV’s and see repeated...

How to get the most from your Recruiter!

Whether you like or loath Recruiters, they serve a purpose. I have personally have been on the receiving end of gratitude many times for solving staffing issues for businesses and I’m sure this is the case all across the world or the model wouldn’t of worked so well...

Strong weaknesses

I interview candidates daily and have done for years. Inevitably they vary massively from person to person. I am regularly shocked with how people answer questions and represent themselves and equally impressed with others. As a vital activity to vetting candidates it...

Success is Voluntary!

Many people expect and demand whatever they define as success. Expect: In the sense that it can be achieved without sacrifice, mistakes, commitment and tears. That it comes easy for those that display success. There is plenty of talk and white noise around the...

The New Norm after COVID-19?

The New Norm after COVID-19? Everyone I speak with on the topic of COVID-19 says they hope everything goes back to normal sooner rather than later. It’s hard to disagree with that. However, it does make me question the ‘Norm’. Are we going to return to the ‘Norm’?...