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How to create a successful leadership development plan
If you’re unsure about the value of developing future business leaders, you may want to consider implementing a plan to ensure your employees are in a prime position to grow your organisation in the not too distant future. Many employers have failed to develop their leadership base in terms of diversity, innovation and outcomes. This…
What You Should Know About Your Interviewers
Sound preparation is essential to presenting well at an interview, however, not everyone thinks of researching their interviewer or recruiter beforehand. This is a vital step in your interview preparation to help frame the right questions and provide the best answers. Knowing more about the interviewer can give you a competitive advantage in your It…
Six ways to maintain your industry knowledge and skill set
Life is busy. Days dissolve into weeks and weeks into months as daily routines get consumed by work, family/friends, eat, sleep, repeat. There is little time left to focus on personal and professional development. Staying up-to-date in your industry, however, is now a necessity. Our world is ever-changing, driven by evolving innovation and technologies that…
Recruiting from Outside Your Comfort Zone
In the quest to find the ‘perfect’ employee who ticks all the boxes, it’s easy to overlook the real potential of other candidates. A candidate who looks great on paper, with the solid experience you need, may lack other vital qualities which could energise your workplace. For instance, one person may have years of experience…
How Employee Referral Programs Can Benefit Your Recruitment
If you haven’t heard of employee referral programs, you might be missing out. They are growing in popularity, and proving to be an effective, low-cost way to identify suitable IT & Digital candidates for your company. Be aware, however, that employee referral programs have their limitations – and are best used alongside specialist IT &…
Top Phone Interview Questions and How to Prepare for Them
Recruiters are increasingly using phone interviews to whittle down large numbers of job applicants. They tend to be short and punchy, so you need to make all your answers count! Here are some classic phone interview questions, along with some tips on preparing for the interview. Tell me about yourself Forget the personal side of…