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How to overcome interview nerves
almost 5 years ago by Stephen Brown“She was nervous to start with but got better once she settled in”.This is the first impression on an interviewee and a quote I have heard many times during 20 years in recruitment.Going for an interview can be nerve-wracking for many reasons, if it’s the job you really want or you have a lot riding on the outcome then it is expected that you will be nervous.You do not howev...
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How to attract the best people - Mountaineers need mountains!
about 5 years ago by Stephen BrownIn uncertain times you might think that you could be forgiven for having ‘realistic’ goals and settling for survival, but even to remain as you are, requires you to have more ambition than your competition.If you don’t believe me then next time you are interviewing someone, tell them in your blandest voice that your business has remained static for the past 3 years and that ...
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Our top 4 CV writing tips
about 5 years ago byIt’s not unusual for companies to sift through hundreds of CV's.So, how do you make yours stand out amidst the paperwork overload? These four CV-writing tips are easy to implement, and will maximise your chance of being called for interview:1. List personal achievements in the context of company achievementsMany CVs that come into our inbox will list a period of employment a...
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How to apply the winning athlete mentality into your business
about 5 years ago by Stephen BrownI meet a lot of athletes and leading sports people, with several close friends who have reached the pinnacle of their chosen sport. I am always asking them questions which I can use to help my business and my client’s businesses. Learning from the most successful people in sport and applying it to business is nothing new but often there is a disjoint between what you hear fr...
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