Think you’re a shoe in? Preparation is key to avoid stumbling at interview …

Think you’re a shoe in? Preparation is key to avoid stumbling at interview …

06 Mar 2013 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

I know that there are a lot of blog posts out there about interview preparation however I still seem to come across so many candidates that miss out on their dream jobs simply because they didn’t take the time to prepare. If you are applying for a sales role, you are not guaranteed to secure…

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Casual Dress, Casual Attitude?

Casual Dress, Casual Attitude?

27 Feb 2013 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

Workplaces are changing. The days of a corporate suit (with matching jacket), crisp white shirt, a classic black heel and plain belt are dwindling. Even companies that were previously seen as strict corporate environments like the big banks and financial institutions are moving towards creating more modern work environments and with that they’re encouraging staff…

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Fluff your CV, don’t bluff it!

Fluff your CV, don’t bluff it!

20 Feb 2013 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

You read the job ad on SEEK and you believe you are perfect for the job – you’ve got all the qualifications they are asking for. Oh hold on… What does that say? They want someone who has experience with this, that or the other. “Well, I could do that,” you think to yourself. “I…

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Put your best voice forward… you don’t even need to wear a suit!

Put your best voice forward… you don’t even need to wear a suit!

13 Feb 2013 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

As companies look to streamline systems and find more efficient ways to not only recruit staff but manage interviewing we have seen a rise in the old ‘phone interview’. They can be fraught with danger if you don’t know how to handle one or have never done one before. Personally I’m not a fan of…

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Negative Nancy’s rarely get the job!

Negative Nancy’s rarely get the job!

06 Feb 2013 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

As a recruiter I have met HUNDREDS of people!!! While everyone is different i.e. different skills, appearances and backgrounds, what do you think is the one quality that makes a candidate stand out from the masses???…………………………..POSITIVITY!!! As an interviewer, no matter if you are an agency recruiter or an internal hiring manager, the most frustrating…

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The biggest mistakes made after interview… by clients and candidates

The biggest mistakes made after interview… by clients and candidates

30 Jan 2013 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

As recruiters, we try to ensure the most streamlined process as possible for both our clients and our candidates. However, there is only so much an agency can do for both without help from both sides. The recruitment process (through an agency) is more than a two way process, it involves three parties, all of…

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Remember the recruitment process is a two way street (George not Pitt!).

Remember the recruitment process is a two way street (George not Pitt!).

23 Jan 2013 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

You want one thing (great job, great title, lots of money, fun culture, lots of perks) and the employer wants another (a hard worker, loyal and trustworthy employee, skills brought into the company, a positive attitude all for a fair salary).  You need to meet somewhere in the middle!! As a candidate: In an interview…

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