According to Undercover Recruiter, 33% of bosses know within the first 90 seconds whether they will hire the interviewee or not. That means first impressions really do count – but how do you make sure you make a positive impact… read more…
It’s an interesting connection between learning and productivity, and it’s one that has been increasingly debated as of late. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development recently released a report, which raised a flag to many businesses about the importance… read more…
When the spotlight is on, it can be easy to let the interviewer do all the questioning – but asking questions yourself can create a real point of difference between you and other candidates. Being politely inquisitive about a role,… read more…
The world of work and employment is constantly changing. Businesses need to adapt roles to meet business requirements; they also need to meet changing employee expectations, including a want for more flexibility or an improved work-life balance. A natural consequence… read more…
No matter how much of a seasoned pro you may be at writing, re-writing, editing and updating your CV, we can all be guilty of make the odd slip up. That’s why it can be hugely useful to get advice… read more…
There is almost limitless potential for IT candidates when it comes to a job search. While technical skills are an obvious requirement, employers often look beyond just ‘hard skills’ – so what other skills might you need to demonstrate? Technical… read more…
Fresh ideas, new perspectives, strategic influence and extra resource – temporary staff bring a wealth of benefits to businesses. Our previous blog explored five key reasons why employers should consider hiring temps and the wide-ranging benefits they can bring to… read more…
We all know that searching for a new job can be both an exciting and busy time. The Anne Corder Recruitment team are on hand to help you with your job search but there are also a huge number of… read more…
Temp, temp to perm, contract or permanent, in all industries and across all sectors – whatever the recruitment need, it was in high-demand in 2017. The last 12 months at Anne Corder Recruitment have been busy as ever and things… read more…
It’s a question that splits career experts and interviewers: “Why should we hire you?” Some people see the question as a great way to get a broad understanding of a candidate’s skillset. Others feel the question is too general and… read more…
