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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

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!).

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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All employers are looking for the same thing!

10 Jan 2013 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

If you have ever had the privilege of being an employer then you will understand a lot of these comments and none of it will be news to you. However to those of you who have not been an employer before, let me fill you in on a few trade secrets. Why am I so…

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“So you’ve scored an interview – but what should you wear..?”

27 Nov 2012 | Naomi Marshall | 3 Comments

What to wear? What not to wear? Are bright colours okay or should I stick to dark? What about creative companies??? And the list goes on in terms of questions I regularly receive regarding “What to wear to interviews?” My answer has always been very simple “It’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed for…

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To call or not to call – “I am perfect for the advertised job – what do I do now?”

27 Nov 2012 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

Some of you may read this and think that the answer is quite simple… but there are a few key points to consider before you pick up the phone. When a recruiter or hiring manager advertises a role they can sometimes be absolutely inundated with calls and a large majority of those calls can be…

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7 Tips to Help Your Resume Stand Out From the Crowd!

22 Nov 2012 | Naomi Marshall | 2 Comments

As a recruiter I often hear horror stories from candidates about how they have sent their resumes in for multiple jobs and never heard back. Application volumes (particularly for junior roles) can be HUGE! While I will concede that there should at least be some communication from an agency or company back to every applicant, the…

We do things a little bit differently at sprint people:
Employee One.
Position and title
Who says we need to have an office that looks like a recruitment office?! We’re all about ‘experiences’ at Sprint and that starts with you, the candidate. Welcome to a place where you can be yourself, have a laugh and embark on the process to either find a new career or develop on your current one. No forms, no waiting, no attitude.
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We do things a little bit differently at sprint people:
Employee Two.
Position and title
Who says we need to have an office that looks like a recruitment office?! We’re all about ‘experiences’ at Sprint and that starts with you, the candidate. Welcome to a place where you can be yourself, have a laugh and embark on the process to either find a new career or develop on your current one. No forms, no waiting, no attitude.
Read more
We do things a little bit differently at sprint people:
Employee Three.
Position and title
Who says we need to have an office that looks like a recruitment office?! We’re all about ‘experiences’ at Sprint and that starts with you, the candidate. Welcome to a place where you can be yourself, have a laugh and embark on the process to either find a new career or develop on your current one. No forms, no waiting, no attitude.
Read more