How To Spot Talent During The Hiring Process
The recruitment process is often time-consuming and frustrating for hiring managers. Sourcing and attracting the right talent requires time, extensive advertising and in-depth CV reviewing – and this is just the start of the process. The time it takes to recruit even a lower-level employee can easily take days or even weeks. Double that time …
Why it’s okay to employ job hoppers as sales reps
As recruiters we are known to steer clear of job hoppers, however there is an increasing trend of employers hiring job hoppers. A study done by CareerBuilder shows that by the age of 35 almost 25% of permanent employees have had 5 or more jobs and that 55% of employers have hired a job hopper! …
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Make better hires through competency-based interviewing
The best predictor of future performance / behavior is past performance / behavior Competency-based interview questions can assist Interviewers in more accurately determining future performance / behavior. Competency based interviewing involves a method of questioning which requires candidates to draw from real-life examples to explain how they use their competencies on the job. Examples of …
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How employer branding impacts on recruiting of top talent
Did you know that candidates are 40% more likely to apply for a job at a company in which they recognize the brand compared to a company they have not heard of? In our world today, job seekers want to know about the company they want to join. They want to know what the company …
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How to identify high performing sales reps in an interview
The saying is true! Sales is the heart of the business! So who wouldn’t want to better be able to identify a high sales performer in an interview? Here’s what to look out for: The candidate can tell you about specific instances where he / she has set goals and achieved them and how he …
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The benefit of utilising recruitment agencies
Despite there being an increased trend in businesses to utilize search portals and hire internal recruitment staff, recruitment agencies are still yielding more successful results for a number of reasons: There will always be a core need for recruiting professionals to find talent for companies and assist that talent to become hirable. Your best prospective …
Interview tips for job seekers
TIPS: BE YOURSELF! Smile and maintain eye contact with the interviewer/s. Sit still. Don’t lean on the Interviewer’s desk. Use the interviewer’s name, but not first name unless invited to do so Avoid using swear words and slang expressions. Answer questions honestly and concisely. Don’t ramble and don’t attempt to take command of the interview. …