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Choosing a recruitment agency: Part 2

5. Interview practice Tips on interview technique and even the opportunity to do practice interviews with the consultant can then follow. These can be invaluable, particularly if you have not had an interview for several years or have previously been turned down after interview and are not sure of the reasons why. As a trained interviewer the consultant can give you constructive feedback on how you are coming across, how to demonstrate your strengths effectively and even tips on what are good questions to ask. The consultant’s technical knowledge is also useful, as inevitably you will be asked technical questions [...]

June 22nd, 2016|Categories: Acumen Blog|0 Comments

Choosing a recruitment agency: Part 1

When looking for a new position, it can be tricky to know where to begin and a couple of questions immediately spring to mind; whether to use a recruitment agency and if so, which one to pick? So, exactly what are the benefits of using a recruitment agency? Overall, a good recruitment consultant can often make the make the difference between a successful and efficient job search and a lot of wasted effort. 1. Discussing your career plan and whether a move is right for you The first step in the process would be for the recruitment consultant to find [...]

June 14th, 2016|Categories: Acumen Blog|0 Comments
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