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Interview Preparation

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

So you’ve gotten the interview, what next?

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First Impressions Count

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Ever felt as though your CV’s holding you back?

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Employment Law Updates 2011

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Below is a brief list of forthcoming Employment Law Changes for the first 6 months of 2011.

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Psychometric Testing

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates, Employers

Psychometric tests can be taken online or handed out in paper form and measure different things dependant on the type of test.

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Absence Management

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

In the last few years Employers have become more aware of the disruption and damage that absence and sickness can cause in the workplace.

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Redundancy Pitfalls for Employers

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

Redundancies are in some cases inevitable, at such a difficult time for your business it is crucial that you keep on top of the situation and communicate with your employees, those being made redundant and those who will continue with the business.

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Positive News for Job Seekers

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

According to the CIPD’s (Chartered Institute for Personnel Development) latest report“A surge in private sector job creation will ‘more than offset’ the public sector job cuts in the final quarter of this year”It was found that while more than 4 in 10 public sector organisations are already making redundancies, demand for labour in the private sector has risen.

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Interviewing Techniques: dealing with “difficult” Interviews

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

There is no doubt that meeting a potential employer for the first time can be nerve wracking, so how as an Interviewer can you put your candidates at ease, gain the information you need and maintain control of the interview.

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References; Who to Ask and How

by Richard Hayden

/ Candidates

Whether you are looking for the next step in your career or are networking for your business; referees are essential.

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Interviewing Techniques for Employers

by Richard Hayden

/ Employers

As an employer it is vital that you recruit the right candidate for the right role, but making sure you gain relevant, factual information when interviewing can be difficult.

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