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Video interviews have been around for a while now, but with an increasing number of people working remotely, job seekers will need to adapt and get comfortable with this method of job interview until something else comes along again - maybe a hologram interview could be a thing in 2030?? But before we worry about the hologram and the robots, let's get your interview preparat...

Previous responsibilities questions are great opportunities to showcase your trustworthiness and independence in the workplace. Here are our advice surrounding interview questions relating to your responsibilities. An interviewer may ask you: Question: What are some of the biggest responsibilities you've had in the past?  In response to this, outline specific tasks that you'...

The best approach to answering interview questions around your attention to detail is to follow this three-letter acronym: SAO. 1. Situation 2. Action 3. Outcome Following this structure is important and will help you as you nail those interview questions. Here are some real-life questions that you might get asked in an interview: Question: Describe a time where you have wor...

Given our current circumstances with the pandemic, a lot of us are required to adapt to the new work environment that is #workingfromhome. This can be a challenging concept when it comes to hiring new staff whether you're a small, medium or a large business.  However, it doesn't have to be.  Here's a step by step guide on how your business can onboard staff remotely during t...

​Hi, today we're going to share with you why hiring temporary staff and contractors can increase staff productivity. Temporary staff (or temps) are there to assist your current staff with ad-hoc or admin tasks. Your permanent long-term staff will feel supported. Temps and contractors are also there to assist your current employees to meet their budgets and KPIs. You never kn...

Hi all, this week we are going to share with you how to answer behavioural based questions in an interview, focusing on your customer service experience.  Here are some customer-service-related questions an interviewer might ask you and how you can answer them: "What is the most difficult customer service situation you've had to deal with?"  We recommend using the Situation,...

Here are 4 mistakes that are costing your business the top talent 1. Not booking an interview fast enough. This is crucial, I guarantee your competitors aren't delaying booking in the interview, especially if you're in a candidate-short market. 2. Not giving feedback fast enough after an interview.  This is important because even if a candidate is unsuccessful if they've had...

  Hi, today I'm going to share with you 5 things to do when job searching Make your online profile shine. Turn on your approachability and open to opportunities function on Seek and Linkedin to make it easier for recruiters to approach you. Research your salary. Know how much your experience is worth, set your minimum salary benchmark to avoid any unexpected salary negotiati...

Tracy Watson has over 20 years in management and over 25 years’ experience in recruitment. She is a former Voluntary Council Member of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA) and Director of Business Support at Kennedy Reid. I sat down with Tracy to dig into her wealth of experience as a manager, the lessons she's learned and whether she'd ever watch Love ...

Hi, I'm here today to share with you the do's and don'ts of interviews.   Do - dress like it's the most important meeting in your life, first impressions count for everything and it's very important to come across as positive and professional to the person that you're meeting.   Do - prepare examples, I recommend the situation, action and outcome strategy. State the situatio...