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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You’ve been searching for a new job, diligently amending and sending your CV and attending interviews. Then you get that long anticipated job offer and you’re eager to start in your new role. Of course, in between then and now… read more…
This summer we’ve noticed the graduate recruitment market has been particularly competitive. There isn’t necessarily a lack of graduate jobs but employers are being increasingly specific about what they want from recent graduates. We’ve noticed an increasing trend in employers… read more…
Sometimes we come across job seekers who are quick to dismiss temp opportunities, believing that it could – in some way or another – be bad for their career. However, in our years of providing temp recruitment in Peterborough, and… read more…
Back in 2014 we wrote a blog advising candidates on how they could make their CV more creative. We gave tips on when it is appropriate to use a more visual CV, how to create one and how to make… read more…
