So, you’ve advertised a role, shortlisted the applicants, taken them all through a lengthy interview process both on the phone and in person, and you’ve got a candidate who...
So, you’ve advertised a role, shortlisted the applicants, taken them all through a lengthy interview process both on the phone and in person, and you’ve got a candidate who...
I like to work with companies long-term, so I can interpret and fulfil their recruitment needs in the best way for them. Working with Polarisoft for the last two...
A few days ago I apparently caused someone great offence by not connecting with them on Linked In. So I thought I’d share the way I use Linked In....
One of the most common complaints I get about recruiters is that candidates don’t hear from them after applying for a job. In most cases, this is because their...
As a Halloween special I’ve put together a list of the top-10 CV horrors that I’ve seen so far this year, along with some advice for candidates. 1. Photos…that make...
It’s always nice to be endorsed for doing good work, and I’m very proud of the testimonials and references that I’ve received in recent years. However, I was also...
I promised a new blog post after my mate Dan tweeted that a candidate he’d sourced had applied for a role directly with his client. The reason this annoys recruiters is...
I’ve just returned from a 2-week holiday in Sri Lanka. It was originally planned to be just a holiday, but as it turned out the lasting memory of the trip...
The government’s new work trial scheme has been a big feature in the press recently, but not always for the right reasons. I wanted to share with you my...
First of all, apologies for the massive gap since my last blog. I’ve been very busy. I was prompted to write something after receiving my copy of the excellent...