News & Views – Recruitment Agency Cheltenham

When you’re job searching, it’s important to be prepared for a phone interview at very short notice. Many businesses and recruiters start the process with a phone call to discuss the job opportunity and determine whether you would be a good fit, and to gauge your interest in the position.

Quite often, a phone call may come out of the blue and so it is imperative to answer the phone professionally, especially if the number is an unfamiliar one. If you are unable to have a detailed conversation at that time, politely take the details of the caller and arrange a suitable time to pick the conversation back up. Most importantly, always call back or answer your phone at said time!

Have you started your job search? Dusted off that old CV from your emails several years ago?  The first stages of seeking new employment usually start with finding the CV you had from your last role, and just adding a bit and then applying for multiple roles via a jobsite. This is how the majority of people apply for jobs and on average 250 applications are received for a particular role, so how do you stand out from the crowd? Hooray recruitment represents high quality candidates and we know what a great CV looks like – here are my top tips to improve your CV and increase the likelihood of that exciting first call back.

Hip Hip Hooray! Happy 1st birthday to us! THANKYOU so much to everyone who has supported us in our first year of business, it’s been fantastic and we are very grateful!

Fantastic time today at Circle 2 Success Cheese Club at Hotel Du Vin in Cheltenham. Richard here with Jane from RRA Architects, Erica from Bamboo Tech, Cris from HCR Law, Paul from Brewin Dolphin, Celia from Fresh Nous and Sophie from Willans Solicitors – such great company! Looking forward to the next one as always.

1. What attracted you to this role? 

This will tell you how much research they have done into the role and your company. You want a candidate who has a clear idea of what the role encompasses and why they would be successful in it.

2. What are your main motivations? 

Are they looking to develop their skills with your company or do they feel passionate about the industry you operate in?

A job interview can be intimidating and certainly make you feel uneasy. But stress can inhibit your ability to think clearly. Ensure you remain cool, calm and collected. This will help you to listen and better answer questions.

What a great day at the annual Cheltenham Animal Shelter Open Day on Saturday. Despite the onslaught of rain, so many people came to support this fantastic charity and lots of money was raised.

Interview tip time! Make sure you do your research on the company by checking out their website and social media platforms. Making comment on some of their recent news or market sector will make you look credible and interested!

Very pleased to announce we are now a member of the REC. The REC are the professional body for the UK recruitment industry and this membership hopefully demonstrates again how dedicated we are to adhering to the highest standards and practices.

A little tip for you – many hiring managers will look at social media accounts before selecting who to interview so make sure your accounts are squeaky clean 👊🏼