It is a question that makes most candidates nervous to answer, but only if unprepared: “What is your greatest weakness?” As far as interview questions go, ‘what is your greatest weakness’ is a pretty scary one and one that nobody wants to answer. After all… read more…
Your CV made the cut and you have been invited for an interview; while you feel like the first challenge is over, the second is impending and that can be the most nerve racking. So, what is the standard interview prep that we all… read more…
Every temping agency will take a slightly different approach, and that will determine who will work best for you. In simple terms, temping is where companies require short term assistance to cover for extra workloads or sickness/holiday/maternity cover. Temporary roles help… read more…
You’ve hit the New Year sales, you’ve got a snazzy new wardrobe for work but… you’d like a new job too. Most companies that are hiring in the New Year want someone to start as soon as possible – often with the perspective that it is better to start the… read more…
It’s a question that lets a potential employer see exactly how you’ll fit into a role and the company: “What are your future goals?” When it comes to interviews the question ‘what are your future goals’ goes neatly with ‘so,… read more…
We receive many different job applications every working day at Anne Corder Recruitment – and some of those really stand out to us, catching our eye and immediately enabling us to imagine the candidate in a role. So how can… read more…
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…
