You're familiar with the feeling: your palms start sweating, you start to shake and for some reason, your mind goes completely blank. Sounds like a dreaded case of interview jitters!
Nerves can bring even the most professional candidate to their knees, impeding their chances of securing the job, even if they're the most qualified.
Interviews are perhaps the most important stage of the recruitment process. They provide you with the invaluable opportunity to see your candidate “in the flesh”; to get a sense of who they are, what they’re motivated by, and just how good a fit they’ll be in your workplace. RELATED: Top 3 Interview Questions You Should Ask However, all too often, you’ll find yourself frustrated after the interview is over, wishing that you’d asked certain questions to help you understand the person more fully. It’s easy to focus too heavily on job history and qualifications, which can stop you getting the “full picture” about your candidate. Here’s some things you should keep in mind when preparing your interview questions.
The job market is fiercely competitive, and it’s a tricky business to make your resume stand out from the crowd. While you certainly shouldn’t expect to be asked for an interview for every job you apply for, if you’re not getting invited at all, this is a clear sign that something is wrong. RELATED: Need some resume advice? Watch these tutorials! If all employers are rejecting your application before you’ve even sat in the interview room, it indicates that the problem lies with your resume. Here’s some key reasons why it might not be making the grade… and how to improve things today!
The recession has changed a number of things about our society. More people are shunning home-buying and instead choosing to rent. Amounts in savings accounts are up, indicating that we’re becoming a nation of savvy savers rather than eager spenders. This increasingly cautious approach to money has also permeated to the workplace, and has changed the way we’re hiring people to join our teams. Related: Who's Responsible For Temporary Employees?
In today’s uncertain economic times, hiring employees on a temporary basis can offer real benefits for your business. This is particularly the case if you’re busier at certain times of the year than at others, and only require extra help on a seasonal basis. Related: Job Seekers: Why You Should Try A Temp Job However, whilst temporary employees may seem like a godsend, the situation can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don’t read up on the law.
The internet has changed the way in which people do business, and it has also changed the face of recruitment. The traditional format of attending an interview in person is still the favored option, but online interviews via Skype and Join Me have become increasingly popular. Related: 6 Online Interview Mistakes To Avoid It’s not surprising that interviewing online is on the rise. It’s cheaper for employees, it saves time, plus it means greater scope for attracting candidates who live further away. If you’ve been invited to attend an online interview, here are the five ways you’ll achieve success. Here are five tips to perfect your online interviews:
