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Are Traditional Interviews Failing Your Business?

Traditional interviews are the standard interviews that we have had for years. They are the same questions, format and layout that you had when you were interviewed, and your boss had when they were interviewed. However traditional interviews are failing. Research shows that traditional interviews are failing business owners in three main areas; 63% of Read More…

As a business owner looking to grow your business, interviewing candidates is a must. While you may think that interviewing a candidate is a series of questions and a chance to learn more about the candidate, an interview is far more than that! An interview is also the chance for a candidate to learn about your business. You may think that the candidate is great, but if they don’t think you’re great to they could turn down your job offer. While you are interviewing the candidate, they are also interviewing you. • 88% of hiring decision makers feel that an informed candidate is a quality candidate. As a recruitment agency we can keep the candidate up to date about what to expect from the interview and help them prepare, however they need to be informed about how the interview went afterwards too. • Job seekers that are satisfied with their interview experience are 38% more likely to accept a job offer. This is why it is so important that you give your candidate the best possible first impression of you and your business. • 78% of all job seekers say that their interview experience is an indicator of how a company values its employees and customers. Again, this stresses how important a good first impression at the time of interview is. • 82% of hiring managers say that they view the interview experience as very or extremely important. We can only presume that the other 18% of hiring managers don’t value their employees and are struggling with recruiting for their business. As a recruitment agency we will interview our candidates to ensure they have the right skills for the vacancy and that they are the right people for your business. However, it is you that will really sell your business and the job role to the candidate. The job market is currently candidate driven. This means that candidates may have multiple job offers to choose from. Think about how you can make your job offer most attractive for them – and remember, it’s not just the pay that makes your job offer attractive!

Interesting Interviewing Stats You Need To Know

Interesting Interviewing Stats You Need To Know. As a business owner looking to grow your business, interviewing candidates is a must. While you may think that interviewing a candidate is a series of questions and a chance to learn more about the candidate, an interview is far more than that! An interview is also the Read More…

What NOT To Say In An Interview

In previous blogs, when meeting candidates and across our social media we share interview tips and ideas of things that you should say in interviews. However in this blog post we thought we would change it up a bit. We wanted to share some things with you that you should NOT say in an interview. Read More…

Why Do You Want A Career In Marketing?

There are loads of jobs, industries and careers out there. But what is it that means a career in marketing jumps out at you? It’s a great career if you are looking for an industry that is fun, challenging and creative. A career in marketing certainly means that no two days are the same. However Read More…

4 Ways You Can ‘Interview Proof’ Your Social Media Profile

In the digital age we live in, we are all used to sharing many aspects of our lives on our social media. There is no doubt this can be fun, after all it’s good to share, and it is often a great way of seeing what friends are up to. However, when it comes to Read More…

3 Steps to the Perfect Interview Outfit

You’ve worked so hard to get an interview and done all of your information preparation, the final hurdle in preparation is selecting what to wear. First impressions do count, so it is worth spending a bit of time to choose an interview outfit that projects the right image. It is said that first impressions are Read More…

How to Ace a Video Interview

In this digital age, where we are busier than ever, video interview is becoming much more commonplace. It saves both parties so much time trying to fit in a face to face interview around busy work schedules and has the added advantage that it can be recorded to share with other colleagues for collaboration in Read More…

What Should You Ask At Interview?

An interview can feel like it is a one-way street with you as the interviewee being interrogated, and having to come up with the perfect answer. However, we would encourage you to see it is an opportunity for you to ask some questions of your own, and delve into what it would be like to Read More…

Expecting The Unexpected; Tricky Interview Questions

Interviews are stressful enough even when you’re answering questions you’re very familiar with such as your career history, but what if the interviewer throws you a curve ball? We’re not talking really ‘out there’ questions that Google HQ seems to favour such as ‘Would you rather fight 1 horse-sized duck or 100 duck-size horses?’. We’re Read More…

Point invite you to a Career Open Day!

Following on from the fantastic success we have had with our last careers event, we are delighted to announce another Career Open Day/Evening on the 5thJune 2pm – 7pm. The event, which will be held at the lovely venue The Priory Centre, St Neots, is aimed at candidates who wish to kickstart their job search with one Read More…

5 Fantastic tips to smash that interview

Prepare, prepare, prepare… that’s right, it’s time for you to do your homework! As with most things in life, interview preparation is vital, and getting ready for that all important interview is no different. We have put together a few great interview tips to help you make a fantastic first impression, highlight your skills and Read More…

Point invites you to Careers Open Day

Point are delighted to announce a Careers Open Day/Evening on the 16th March 2pm – 7pm. The event, which will be held at the fantastic venue Slepe Hall Hotel, St Ives, is aimed at candidates who wish to kickstart their job search with one of the leading recruitment agencies in the area. We would love Read More…

Discover the secret to ‘Interview Confidence’

So, you’ve managed to get an interview, you’ve done your interview preparation, and now the dreaded nerves set in! Don’t worry, everyone gets nervous at interview. We have some great advice to ensure you look great, sound great and have bags of interview confidence to go get that job… Things to do Dress appropriately – Read More…

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