July 4, 2012
If you haven’t heard something about the ’50 Shades of Grey’ book you have either been locking yourself indoors with no contact to the outside world, (which if you’re reading this I very much doubt!), or your female companion/friend has failed to che...
Click here for full articleCategories: Interview Techniques | Tags: Cv Tips, Writing A Cv, Interview Techniques, Current Affairs, News, Novels, Interviews, Interview Advice | Author: JoanneWilmott
February 28, 2012
Are you currently in a role but are actively looking for the next opportunity and struggling to find time to update your CV?
Well starting this week, Core Talent are taking applying for jobs to the next level by helping our candidates utilise the po...
Click here for full articleCategories: Job Hunting Advice | Tags: Job Hunting Advice, Companies, Job Hunting, Applying For Jobs, Cv Tips, Linkedin, Core Talent, Social Networking, Core Talent, Cv Boards | Author: Martindearnaley
February 10, 2012
1. Can you do the job?
2. Will you love the job?
3. Can we tolerate working with you?
Click here for full articleCategories: Interview Techniques | Tags: Cv Tips, Engineering, Interview Techniques, Recruitment, Manufacturing, Interviews | Author: Martindearnaley
August 12, 2011
1. Have you planned your route and taken a practice run?
2. Have you researched the company and prepared 3 questions?
3. Do you know who you are meeting and their role within the organisation?
4. Are you prepared to sell yourself?
Click here for full articleCategories: Interview Techniques | Tags: Cv Tips, Engineering, Interview Techniques, Manufacturing | Author: Martindearnaley
August 9, 2011
In an interview you may find yourself faced with competency based questions. These are fast becoming a Hiring Manager’s interview of choice, and it’s imperative that you use this situation to really sell yourself and highlight why it is you who dese...
Click here for full articleCategories: Interview Techniques | Tags: Engineering Jobs, Cv Tips, Interview Techniques, Star Technique | Author: RoryStewart
August 4, 2011
Following last night’s BBC4 programme about honourable resignations, which appeared to glamorise the process of resigning, I couldn’t help thinking ‘would this trigger a spate of people in all walks of life to resign in grand and over blown way.’
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Click here for full articleCategories: Job Hunting Advice | Tags: Recruitment Marketplace, Uk Jobs Market, Bbc News Report, Cv Tips, Writing A Cv, Interview Techniques | Author: Chrisharries
July 22, 2011
Many people struggle accepting a photograph taken of them is good, so you might find it hard to believe more people are starting to attach videos to their CV’s. Thankfully here at Core Talent we are yet to receive such a video but it’s an interesting...
Click here for full articleCategories: Cv Tips | Tags: Cv Tips, Writing A Cv | Author: AdamWhittaker
June 1, 2011
Ensure you have the Job Description – Preparation is the key and all interviews will be based around the key competencies listed on a job description. Therefore before the interview actually rehearse examples that you would use relating to these key ...
Click here for full articleCategories: Interview Techniques | Tags: Cv Tips, Interview Techniques, Recruitment | Author: Davidshelton
May 24, 2011
Interviews are all about presenting yourself in a positive and confident manner and Learning STAR Technique for answering difficult job interview questions is a priceless skill to acquire.
Click here for full articleCategories: Cv Tips, Job Hunting Advice, Recruitment, Core Talent Company | Tags: Cv Tips, Job Hunting, Interview Techniques, Core Talent | Author: Martindearnaley
April 6, 2011
Research has shown that the average reader will spend only 20 seconds reviewing your CV before making a decision of who to interview or reject. In such a competitive, candidate-driven market place only the best CV’s will be selected to interview for ...
Click here for full articleCategories: Cv Tips, Engineering And Manufacturing | Tags: Cv Tips, Writing A Cv, Engineering, Manufacturing | Author: Martindearnaley
April 4, 2011
Trying to find a recruitment business that genuinely wants to help you these days can feel a little like taking a dip with jaws. Although there are many professional and ethical recruiters out there (we are of course one of them), there are also busi...
Click here for full articleCategories: Job Hunting Advice, Recruitment | Tags: Cv Tips, Job Hunting, Recruitment | Author: Frasergordon
April 4, 2011
You would think that getting a CV right would be a relatively simple task, yet judging by the thousands of CV’s I’ve seen both through being a manager in logistics and working as a recruitment consultant, it obviously isn’t.
You can pay people to fo...
Click here for full articleCategories: Cv Tips, Job Hunting Advice | Tags: Cv Tips, Writing A Cv | Author: Frasergordon
April 1, 2011
One of the results of the recession is that there are more candidates available, and specifically more senior candidates. As businesses look to cut costs they invariably look at their reporting structure and often lay off senior managers and director...
Click here for full articleCategories: Job Hunting Advice, Current Affairs | Tags: Cv Tips, Job Hunting, Employment, Uk Spending Cuts, Public Spending Cuts, Current Affairs | Author: Chrisharries
April 1, 2011
If you have decided you want a new job and/or are launching yourself into the market with passion and enthusiasm, don’t forget lots of other people are also doing the same thing. So you might ask, how are you going to stand out from your competition?...
Click here for full articleCategories: None | Tags: Cv Tips, Interview Techniques | Author: Jonathanlo
April 1, 2011
A well written and presented CV is a huge selling point for any candidate, and a crucial tool in helping you to obtain that vital interview. When compiling your CV, think about your experience, skills and qualifications and how you will present them ...
Click here for full articleCategories: Cv Tips, Job Hunting Advice | Tags: Cv Tips, Job Hunting, Writing A Cv | Author: Jonathanlo
March 31, 2011
The internet is a useful tool for job hunting in and around the Manchester area. Internet based searching is the most effective way to peruse local jobs and companies to gain an understanding of the types of roles on offer, as well as provide you wit...
Click here for full articleCategories: Cv Tips, Job Hunting Advice | Tags: Cv Tips, Writing A Cv, Employment | Author: Jonathanlo
