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Writing CVs – Top Tips for Jobseekers
by Keeley Edge
May 24, 2021 / Candidates, Recruitment, Training & Development
A CV is a written summary of your skills, achievements and experience, condensed into a one to two page document. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution to writing a CV, this document should always be clearly formatted, appropriate in length for a recruiter to skim read and, most importantly, tailored to the role or industry you are applying for. Not sure where to start? Here are some basic rules to follow:
Continue ReadingHow to Have a Successful Video Interview
by Keeley Edge
May 14, 2021 / Candidates, Employers, Recruitment
Whether you are looking for new staff or searching for your next role, investing time and energy into the job interview process is crucial to success. Key Appointments are here to help make video interviewing both efficient and enjoyable with our video interview tips.
Continue ReadingHow to support new and existing employees in a COVID world
by Keeley Edge
Oct 01, 2020 / Company Culture, Employers, Health and Wellbeing, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment, Training & Development
There’s no denying that the 2020 pandemic has turned the world upside down. And while we might be getting tired of hearing phrases like ‘unprecedented’ and ‘new normal’, we can’t hide from the fact that things are different right now.
Continue ReadingHow to keep new starters engaged from offer to induction
by Keeley Edge
Aug 30, 2020 / Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
You’ve found the perfect candidate and you’re ready to offer them the position, but what next? How will you ensure that you keep them engaged between accepting your offer and starting their induction?
Continue ReadingTop challenges for new hires during lockdown
by Keeley Edge
Jun 03, 2020 / Company Culture, Employers, Recruitment, Training & Development
This month, we asked Hannah Woodruff from Omnizio to share her knowledge and expertise around hiring and onboarding new employees.
Continue ReadingAttitude versus skill: how to find the right balance when recruiting?
by Keeley Edge
Feb 24, 2020 / Employers, Recruitment
In an ideal world, you would employ people with all the necessary qualifications and experience, as well as all the desired personal attributes.
Continue ReadingRecruiting in a Candidate Shortage Market
by Keeley Edge
Jan 29, 2020 / Employers, Recruitment
In recent years, many companies have been finding it difficult to fill roles due to a shortage of quality candidates. In some sectors, this is because of a skills shortage, while in others, it is down to the changing demands of employees.
Continue ReadingTalent mismatch - don't let it cost your business!
by Richard Hayden
Apr 15, 2014 / Employers, Recruitment
Businesses from all the major economies, including the UK, are reported to be losing billions of pounds through recruitment errors.
Continue ReadingTo Interview or not to Interview?
by Richard Hayden
Apr 02, 2014 / Candidates, Employers, Recruitment
A London HR Connection has recently heard divided opinions as to whether interviewing a candidate is always necessary.
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