So you’ve applied for a job, either through an agency or directly. From all the CV’s received you have been asked to attend interview to determine whether you are the person they need to move the company forward in whatever capacity you can. You are answering all the questions really well. They are very impressed […]
In a recent competition we asked you to give a top tip on Interview Preparation. Below is a compilation of those tips. Thank you. Research, research, research the company you are applying to. They nearly always ask ‘what do you know about us’. Make sure the information you are referencing is correct and up […]
A sunny day can’t really get you the job you want – a positive frame of mind can help a lot ! You can’t beat an Irish Summer’s day to bring out the good mood in us all. I expect to see lots of fabulous CV’s in the next couple of days! So, 5 reasons why a […]
50% of your total waking hours during any given working day is spent in the workplace – that’s assuming you work an 8 hour day. Many people work a longer day so up the percentage a little more. Take in a commute and the % of the working day taken up with work related activities increases […]
Recruiters, like us, are in business because, every day, professionals across all industries and all levels say “go” to the above question. There are many reasons why people chose to leave their current role and move on. Should you leave without having the next step in your career plan sorted ? My gut instinct would […]
We seem to have an obsession with ‘Leaders’. At least once a day I see a post relating to the qualities which make a good leader and wonder why really. Most of our Clients (in PTP) want authentic, hard working people, knowledgeable in their area’s of expertise. If they were all leaders, mayhem would ensue […]
If you have ever had reason to say ‘I’m glad I didn’t get that job’ there are a potential number of reasons why you did. You’re gut instinct when you left the interview was that you didn’t like the atmosphere, your potential boss seemed a pain, the role when described in greater detail to you […]
Bias is “the inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair”. We have all been biased at one time or other and I suppose depending on how strong our biases are, they can affect the decisions and the choices we make in life and work. […]
When sending candidates to job interviews, we try to advise them, as best we can, to ensure their best chance of success. In an interview, your interviewer is trying to predict how well you will be able to perform a role. Demonstrating your competency will show the interviewer how your talents fit the requirements of the job. A workplace competency […]
There are many reasons why people look for a new job. One of them may be that the day to day of the job itself isn’t enjoyable anymore. It has become a drudge, unchallenging, monotonous, too client facing, not enough client facing, too isolating, too stressful, not pressurised enough, too much commuting, etc. You name it, you have […]
