Transferable SkillsCategory Archive: Hiring
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March 1, 2021
What’s the best way to evaluate CVs?
It can feel daunting when you are faced with a mountain of CVs to review, so it’s really important to have a system in place do you can assess each one with a standard set of criteria. Agree a system If more than one person will be reviewing the CVs, make sure that the criteria […]
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November 26, 2020
Is your business recruiting in 2021?
Research indicates that many companies are planning to increase their recruitment in 2021 and if this includes you, then the timing is excellent. With employers across multiple industries reducing their headcount due to the Covid crisis, there are now even more excellent and experienced workers to choose from. It may not surprise you that candidates […]
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October 26, 2020
How to Hold a Successful Video Interview: a guide for employers
Now we are all getting used to working in this challenging situation, many firms are still hiring, and many people are looking for work. Video interviews are a safe and reliable way to bring the two together, so here are some tips to help you run a smooth and successful video interview: Preparation You need […]
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July 21, 2020
Virtual hiring and induction
It hasn’t always been easy to find the silver lining lately but if there is one it’s that the market for exceptional employees is better than it’s ever been. Many highly skilled and motivated individuals have been furloughed, face redundancy or were already looking for their next role. If you were advertising, or were about […]
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May 29, 2020
Thinking of Hiring Ex-Military? Here’s our simple guide
We are in incredibly unusual times for businesses around the world. You may be thinking about hiring new staff but you know you need them to be resilient, exceptional under pressure, collaborative, creative and highly skilled. It’ll come as no surprise what we recommend – look to the military. Through service, ex-military personnel have already […]
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November 18, 2019
How to onboard your new Ex-Mil recruit
Clients we talk to sometimes tell us that they aren’t sure how to bring ex-military personnel into their organisations due to concerns with there being a culture clash, communication issues due to jargon or concern about how they may integrate with existing non-military staff. The perception is that serving in the army, navy or airforce […]
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September 13, 2019
Welcoming new staff to your business
Preparing to welcome a new employee is an exciting time for everyone involved but it can involve a lot of work to prepare the ideal induction. Depending on the size and complexity of your organisation, there can be a lot to cover and some induction sessions end up running over several days. However, whether you’re […]
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July 19, 2019
The Right Questions – Top Tips for Interviewers
One of the most important tasks in any company is interviewing applicants for vacancies. Even if you have experience, it is worth keeping up-to-date with current thinking about how to do the job effectively. Think first about what you want to achieve. You have a list of shortlisted applicants, all qualified for the job. The interview […]
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May 20, 2019
“Why not me?”: Giving Interview Feedback to Candidates
When you interview, only one person gets the job and everyone else is left asking “why not me?” Employers don’t have to give feedback, but any candidate who requests it deserves an answer. They have generally shown that they are keen to find work, want to improve their job-search skills, and often really want to […]
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March 15, 2019
The seven top transferable skills of Ex-mil candidates
Military careers give individuals an abundance of transferable skills and make great candidates for a number of highly skilled and often hard-to-recruit posts. Ex-military personnel are exceptional problem solvers, team workers and fast thinkers. Ex-military staff have an exceptional range of transferrable skills; for example, someone who has worked on transporting troops, munitions and supplies […]
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