The interview process can be a nerve-wracking time, especially if you’re asked to do a presentation. Many presentations at an interview for a recruitment role will involve the presentation topic to be about yourself. At this point you will either be excited about the fact you get to talk endlessly about yourself with someone’s undivided […]
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So, you’re thinking about changing your recruitment specialism from one industry to another? Well don’t worry, Recruitment Consultants change sector specialisms more often than you may think. However, it’s not super straight forward and you can see why – candidates need an expert in their sector with in-depth knowledge, so they know exactly what they’re
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Are you an aspiring leader? Getting your first management position can be a tricky one. Many management roles require management experience, yet you somehow need to get the experience in the first place. So, how do you get that first step into management? Well, you won’t be able to step up until you’ve proved you
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A day in the life of a recruiter is a busy one, that’s for sure. Trying to juggle your schedule around booking in new candidates that aren’t always responsive can be tricky. And on top of that recruiters need to adapt to the ever-changing market, from dealing with a candidate short market to an increase
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Positioning yourself for a promotion comes down to a few things. One, are you ready for the next step and added responsibility? Two, are you good at your job? Three, are you prepared to ask your boss? If the answer is yes to all of these, then read our 10 steps on how to get
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So, the time has come to put that degree to good use and get a job in your area of degree specialism. We have put together our top tips of what you should and shouldn’t do and what to include. We’ve also included some CV templates at the end for you to download and use
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Everything you need to know about how to find and remove your CV online As recruiters, we frequently interact with candidates who may not realise their CV details are visible on job boards like Indeed, Reed, CV Library, TotalJobs, and others. By default, when you apply for a job, employers and recruiters can search, view,
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We are delighted to announce that this week marks 10 years in the recruitment industry for Harrison Sands. To celebrate our tenth year in business, we decided to give our brand a bit of a refresh. If you know anything about the team at Harrison Sands, you’ll know that we have some colourful personalities that
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As the festivities get underway it’s important to remember that recruitment never stops, so check out our December damage limitation advice article.
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One of the regular techniques we see interviewers use is to initiate a sales role-play scenario. Employers get to see you in action and to assess how you approach different situations. It’s almost like a try-before-you-buy approach for employers, as they can see how you will interact with their customers and tackle whatever is thrown
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