ADVICE
TOP RECRUITMENT TIPS With decades of experience supporting people into employment, our consultants know recruitment inside out. Some of our long serving Connect Appointments team members share their top tips, plus what we can do for you
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
GARY SLOSS
JULIE MCALLISTER
SERVICE DIRECTOR
First impressions are very important and first contact will often be by phone, so find a quiet room and have a copy of your CV to hand. Also, remember to smile and stand up while talking on the phone. Doing both injects your voice with more energy and strength. When invited for your interview, be that virtually or face-to-face in the office – adhering to all social distancing and coronavirus guidelines – make sure you research the company beforehand, be punctual and dress appropriately; it’s best to over-dress than arrive too casual.
LYNDA MCLAUGHLIN SENIOR CONSULTANT
Tailor your CV to the job you are applying for by looking over the job description, details and the skills required. Make yourself an obvious fit. Don’t overthink as this will only lead to being stressed. Just relax, be yourself, make sure you stand out and at the end of your interview, always thank your interviewer – you will be amazed at how far this simple act of courtesy can go.
BRANCH MANAGER
“First impressions are very important” WILLIAM SIM DIRECTOR
Having a list of target employers allows you to conduct your job search in a more precise and purposeful manner. Stay active by commenting on, liking, and sharing content, to stand out against other LinkedIn allstars in your industry. For people to really get to know you as a professional, you’ll need to engage multiple times. You have to think like a marketer if you are to land your dream job. Recruiters are always sourcing social media for new talent. To catch their attention, you need to promote yourself.
Get tailored and specific advice for your industry by visiting our website (connectappointments.co.uk) or contact your local branch.
We’ve had a lot of people reaching out to Connect Appointments who have been in the same job for a long time; most have never worked for an agency. First of all, we talk candidates through our process from start to finish, we match a person up to the best job we can, and we discuss weekly wages – we will talk you through the process, you will not just be placed into a role. We understand this is all new for you.
BARBARA BUJALSKA REGIONAL SERVICE MANAGER We are here to help you find employment. Whatever stage you are at, from being made redundant and never worked with an agency before, to returning for temporary work: we will go into detail about the processes and explain stage by stage how we work at Connect Appointments from the interview to employment procedures.
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