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It’s a ‘no’ – Accepting feedback gracefully

07 Jul 2014 | sprintpeople_admin | No Comments

Let’s face it, no one likes to be told that they’re not the perfect candidate for a role. Rejection hurts. Especially if it’s your ‘dream position’, one that you’ve been holding out for and already visualised yourself in. You’ve done your research, you’ve told your friends about the brand, you love the location, the money…

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Personal Branding and Facebook- Part 2 – “Friending” your boss

25 Jun 2014 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

So you’ve scored your dream job… your first day went well, and you can just see yourself being best buds with everyone in no time! Time to add your manager and work colleagues to Facebook right…..??? I’ll be honest in saying I did just that! And for me all is well. Why? Because I am…

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Entry Level Candidates Rarely Stay in their First Role….

24 Jun 2014 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

Employers take note! A quick explanation as to why entry level candidates rarely stay in their first roles for 2 years anymore…. Young candidates (code for entry level or those who have very little office experience – or none at all) are simply NOT going to sit at your front desk for 2 years as…

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Employers Remember…The Candidate is Interviewing YOU Too!

17 Jun 2014 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

At Sprint we are fortunate enough to recruit for some of the best businesses in the market (not that we’re bias at all). However, though we know they’re great and we tell our candidates that they are great, we always remind our clients to remember that in an interview situation, the candidate is interviewing them…

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Candidates, let me fill you in on a little secret….

08 Apr 2014 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

After 20 years within the recruitment industry – taking hundreds of briefs from clients for various jobs – I have never, ever (and I mean EVER!!!) taken a brief from a client for the following: “Naomi, I need…. A lazy person with a very bad attitude. Someone who doesn’t want to come to work or…

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How to Answer Behavioural Based Questions Like a Ninja in Heels!!!

01 Apr 2014 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

It’s no secret that interviewing for a new role can be nerve wracking! This can mean that even the most basic behavioural based questions can throw you for six if you’re not prepared. The biggest tip I can give is to know your work history inside out! Mentally prepare by thinking about various scenarios that…

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What are YOU doing to drive your career path in 2014?

25 Mar 2014 | Naomi Marshall | No Comments

2014 is well and truly underway! The shops are filling with Easter eggs and there is a change in the air. We’re about to hit the end of the first quarter. Where did that time go?! At the start of the year I was inundated with calls from people asking for our support as they…

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.
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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