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If you’ve ever been to an interview before, you’ll know that feeling of the ‘unknown’. You’re left wondering how the interview went and if you may have got the job or not. You might be wondering when you will find out if you’ve got the job or if you’ll ever be contacted by them again. Read More…
The interview process is a revealing time for both parties. It’s a chance for you to show the interviewer why you are the best candidate for the role. However, it also a chance for you to get to know more about the company. While they are vetting you for the job, you should be vetting Read More…
Many candidates think of the interview as the time they are asked questions. This is what they prepare for. However, there will be a chance in the interview when the candidate is asked if they have any questions. It’s a good idea to be prepare for this too. It will help you make a great Read More…
Interviews can be a really nerve-wracking time for many candidates. Some candidates will be filled with self-doubt before entering the interview. They talk themselves out of the job, reassuring themselves that they’re not good enough for the job or not the right fir for the company. However, the fact that you have an interview says Read More…
At the start of almost every interview, the interviewer will ask you to tell them about yourself. The interview nerves are at their height as the interview begins. This is also a really open question and you might not be sure what to say, how to answer the question or what they want to hear. Read More…
While the world is beginning to return to normal, there are some things that we did during lockdown that just worked better. For some businesses, this was video interviewing. Instead of dragging candidates into the offices for ‘getting to know you’ interviews, video interviews took their place. This worked a lot better for some business Read More…
It’s always a good idea to prepare for an interview. Just as you would revise for an exam, you need to revise for your interview too. Having a practice interview with a friend, family member, loved one or colleague is a great way of practising interview questions. But, where do you start? There are literally Read More…
We have all heard the saying that first impressions count. Perhaps this couldn’t be truer for interviews and first impressions. In fact, 2,000 bosses were surveyed and 33% of them confirmed that they know within the first 90 seconds of an interview if they will not hire the candidate for the job. Based on the Read More…
Everyone makes mistakes. After all, we are all human. However, by understanding the most common interview mistakes, you can reduce the risk of making them yourself. Instead, by understanding the most common interview mistakes, you know what to avoid, to help ensure you bag your dream job at the interview. So, below we have listed Read More…
2,000 bosses in the UK were asked for the most common nonverbal interview mistakes they had seen during their own interviews with potential employees. They came up with eight different common nonverbal interview mistakes. Below we have shared these with you so you can avoid them in your next job interview. Before we look at Read More…
When it comes to interviews, it is all about questions. The idea of a job interview is for the employer to find out more about you. However, it is also a chance for you to find out more about your potential future boss too. The most important thing to remember when being asked and asking Read More…
Talking about salary in your interview always feels a little tricky. While most job adverts will include a salary range, this can often be quite wide. Normally, your salary offered will be based on the experience you have in the job role or industry. If you have been headhunted by the recruiter then you may Read More…
Improving diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace, starts with recruitment. As an employer, you need to evolve your recruitment strategy and processes to champion inclusion. In turn this will create a more diverse and productive workforce for your business. It’s important that you don’t just make your recruitment process more inclusive for the outside Read More…
The media often talks a lot about interview burn out for candidates, but it rarely looks are the consequences of interview burn out for employers. When searching for that dream candidate you can find yourself getting frustrated and stressed. This can result in you hiring an unsuitable candidate because you are desperate to get your Read More…
When you sign up with a recruitment agency in Huntingdon, like Point Recruitment, you’ll need to have an interview with your recruiter. This is known as a recruiter interview. It’s your first step in securing that dream role. While it may be nerve-wracking, you need to remember that your recruitment consultant is on your side. Read More…
The question of ‘where do you see yourself in five years’ is a common interview question. It is extremely likely you will be asked this question in your next interview. This is why it is so important you are prepared for the question. The interviewer is asking the question because they want to ensure you Read More…
The job market is really competitive at the moment and businesses have seen a huge rise in job applications. This means that it is more important than ever before to really stand out in your interview. The competition is fiercer than ever, so you need to make sure you are prepared. Here at Point Recruitment Read More…
Job interviews will often make people feel nervous. It’s because you often feel that there is so much riding on it. But if you plan, plan and plan some more – job interviews really don’t need to be that scary. In this blog post we share some tips to help you nail that job interview. Read More…
During the lockdown and coronavirus outbreak we have noticed that candidate interviews haven’t stopped for our clients recruiting, they have just changed. Employers are now interviewing their candidates online via Microsoft Teams and Zoom as the most popular examples. In this blog post we would like to share some top rips for preparing to virtually Read More…
If you’ve been unhappy in a job role for a while, then now could be a great time for you to look for a new job. You have more time at home and more time to find the right job for you. Businesses are still recruiting new candidates. Some are employing as we speak, while Read More…