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Benefits of working during the Festive Season
Christmas time is upon us, and everyone’s preparing for a season of food, drink and family time. But if you’re having to work throughout the festive period, you might not be quite as excited. That is, before you realise the many upsides of avoiding the Christmas rush....
6 Signs your staff are struggling
Are you noticing changes in your workplace? Do you feel your staff are struggling? Is staff retention becoming an issue? If so here are 6 signs to look out for before it’s too late! COMPANY CULTURE Employees lose encouragement quickly when they feel like they don’t...
How to write a resignation letter?
A resignation is one of the hardest responsibilities for people to follow through with verbally or with a written document. Over a period, you have built trust, loyalty and feel guilty you are going to let your manager and the company down. A resignation letter is a...
What is a letter of offer?
Is a written record of the job offer by letter or email to confirm the successful candidate? Most occasions the candidate and organisation have verbally negotiated and agreed on the job offer. It is a tentative position acceptance by the candidate until they receive...
What is an employment contract?
Majority of companies provide employment contracts and a letter of offer to formalise the agreement between the organisation and candidate. An employment contract is a legal binding document between an individual and company in which the company agrees to employ the...
What is a reference check?
In today’s market, recruiting and retaining employees is more critical to business success than ever before. An organisation can work more effectively to save time, money and resources by recruiting the right person, the first time. After the interview process, an...
Common questions asked in job interviews
These are the type of questions you can expect in an interview. Tell me about yourself and your work history? Why are you looking to leave your last position (current position)? What would be your preference for the size of organisation you work in? Why do you want to...
What are some common traps in a job interview?
Inappropriate dress code Being too friendly No preparation Not listening to questions carefully Poor body language Answering Yes or No to question with no substance Disrespecting current and former employers
Preparing for a job interview and what you need to know
Aim to arrive 10 minutes before an interview as this will make an excellent first impression. Dress smart and appropriate for the specific position, from a company point of view you can never be overdressed and if you are unsure of the dress code always ask at the...
What is a telephone screen interview and how does it work
The key role for a candidate preparing for a telephone interview is to focus on your key strengths – experience, skills and attributes for the specific role in question. You only have 10 - 20 minutes to perform in your phone interview so it important you have planned...