It is true that there are still too many questions being asked at interview which are irrelevant to someone’s ability to do the job. I would also suggest though to candidates that sometimes we are looking to get to know you and find out a bit more about you as a person. I personally recruit […]
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Sick on the job: UK employees three times as likely to go to work unwell than ‘pull a sickie’
“It is interesting how we feel the need to prove how ill we are before we take time off when taking that time off sooner would lead to a faster recovery. I see it in my own team and I applaud it and occasionally need it, but there are times I have to step in […]
Confident graduates head for the exit
Charlie Ryan says: “There are a number of reasons for the drop in graduate retention at the end of their second year and this reflects the fact that in many cases “any” degree was considered even if it wasn’t relevant to the subject or job and then the individual didn’t have the same desire or […]
Real wages fall as employment hits record high
Looking at both the employers and job hunters side of this recent article release – Charlie Ryan The Recruitment Queen has published her views being highly experienced in both points of view! Employer take Employers won’t feel that wages have dropped in real terms regardless of what the compounded impact economy results tell us. Employers […]
Tonbridge company apologises to jobseeker for ‘oddball’
“Time and time again we see how irresponsible some individuals can be where they have the task of sifting through cvs, making judgements which could effect negatively someone’s career. I think we as humans will always judge others in line with an opinion based on our own experiences, but all this highlights for me is […]
Live Q&A: How to use social media successfully in Job hunting
Another Facebook Live by the fantastic Charlie Ryan! BUT this time she will be talking about “How to use social media successfully in Job hunting” Charlie’s last Q&A’s have been a huge success with multiple questions coming through and a huge viewers amount – so we look forward to some fresh new viewers and questions […]
Best Answer to “Sell Me This Pen” I Have Ever Seen
Charlie Ryan says: ” I agree that if the phrase “sell me a pen” is thrown at you that this is possibly the best way to handle it, however I would really question the value of this exercise in today’s world. Reading through the whole scenario, it still feels like I am being sold to […]
What not to say in a job interview!
Charlie Ryans The Recruitment Queen says: “These are some good examples of what not to say in a job interview. There is an important line between being positive and self-assured as well as being self-aware. Too positive about yourself and you don’t know enough about the challenges for others in working with you. Too […]
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT WHILE AT UNIVERSITY, OUTGOING HEAD OF UCAS SAYS
Charlie Ryan comments on the below linked article: “This is a brilliant article and so reflective of what is happening in today’s market. It is impossible at such a young age to know what you want to do and the pressure to get that “right” or “perfect” job so early, which is coming from parents […]
Brexit Will Destroy Digital Tech Jobs
“I think we need to remember that as much as Brexit will have an impact on our ability to source from Europe as easily, we are a culture and an economy who have survived and thrived as a result of change. Although disappointed at the Brexit result, I also know we are a solution orientated […]