How NOT to conduct interviews – a TV masterclass
I watched the interview round of The Apprentice the other day. What an episode it was! I sat in impotent silence as Alan Sugar’s ‘titans of … Read More
How many candidates should I interview for my IT role?
When a client engages with us, one of the questions they often ask is this: How many candidates should I interview? This is a good question, … Read More
Five pros and cons of video interviewing
These days, video interviews are very much part of the recruitment scene – both for recruiters and for companies who are looking for staff. An analysis … Read More
Expect the Unexpected
Last week I accompanied a corpse bride and a witch as they knocked on doors and filled their bags up with sweets in the rain. Don’t … Read More
Considering lying on your CV? Read this first
Today I learned that Jon Andrewes, a former builder, has been ordered to pay back nearly £100k because of ‘obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception’ plus … Read More
Nip it in the bud?
This job’s a dud…. Should I nip it in the bud? I am fortunate to have been in a job that I enjoy for almost 12 … Read More
Should you bribe the interviewer?
We had a very disappointed 7-year-old girl in our house yesterday because she had failed in her bid to be elected to the school council. But you … Read More
The Proportional Theory of Time
Time is on my mind at the moment because it’s exactly a month to go until I enter a new decade of life, so I’m spending … Read More
Recruiting in the snow
It’s snowing here in Derbyshire, and who can resist a lunchtime frolic in weather like this? I know I can’t! I love snow, but I know … Read More
Bouncing back from redundancy
This is a guest blog by Adrian Berwick. Staying mentally healthy if you’re facing redundancy…… Many people are worried about the possibility of redundancy and equally daunting … Read More