Recruitment Advice

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In an article on Inc.com, a reader asked: ‘Is it better to have someone in a team who has a strong work ethic and can learn the skills. Or is it better to hire someone based on skills only? What is most important — their skill set, or their attitude and growth potential?’ This is a […]
If you hire consultants and would like to know how to find the best candidates, avoid costly mistakes and land the best talent with minimum fuss, then you’re in the right place. We’ve chosen the 5 most common recruitment mistakes, that we have observed over the years in this industry. Mistake #1: Fishing from An […]
The Truth About How Long an Interview Should Last If you are responsible for interviewing and want to know how long they should last . . . then you are in the right place. Despite what you may have read elsewhere, here’s the truth about how long an interview should last: There Is No Benchmark […]
Recruiting a graduate: not as simple as it seems Imagine this . . . 100 graduates submit an application for your latest opening. 40 graduated with irrelevant degrees, so you cross them off the list. The remaining 60 all left college, went straight to university, graduated 3 years later, and applied for the position your […]
One question we’re often asked by employers is why candidates pull out of the recruitment process. Unsurprisingly, the answer is rarely straightforward or applicable to all cases, but if you have a candidate that unexpectedly pulls out of a scheduled interview, this should be an opportunity to review your process and reflect on whether it […]
One of the most frequent questions we still get asked is “why should I use a headhunter?”. From guidance on interviews and negotiation for candidates, to saving time and money for businesses looking to recruit hard-to-find talent, the expertise available from working with a professional headhunter can be highly valuable. In this video Matt discusses […]
Consultants are interesting characters. They’re used to sitting at the top of their demographic in all manner of things; academic credentials, pay, career prospects, working hours! The client-facing nature of consulting often means experienced consultants have the polished veneer of an experienced salesman, with a number of technical skills to back it up. Consultancy as […]
So, you’re looking to hire a new management consultant? As a specialist Management Consulting Recruitment Agency, we know that the best management consultants excel in a number of areas. In this article we take a look at what skills to look for when hiring a management consultant that you can trust to succeed and support your business. Problem-solving […]