10 Questions to Ask at a Job Interview
Most of us will prepare answers to the most common interview questions which are asked at most job interviews, but how about preparing for some questions to ask the interviewer? At all interviews, mainly towards the end of the interview the candidate will be asked if they have any questions they would like to ask. […]
by: Sian
Dressing Appropriately for Summer Job Interviews
We have been lucky enough to of had quite a hot and sunny summer so far and although we shouldn’t complain, there are times when the heat can become quite a nuisance especially when going for a job interview. As much as you would like to slip on a strapless dress or shorts and a tropical […]
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Recruiting Millennials
Millennials is a word that we are hearing more and more of today. Millennials are the generation of people born between the years of 1980 and 2000. This group called the Millennials are the new generation of people that have reached or are now reaching a certain age to start being able to make a difference in the […]
by: Sian
How to Have a Holiday Without Working
Holiday season has finally arrived and no matter what our working title may be we all seem to be faced with a similar issue; work interruptions both out of hours as well as on holiday. It seems as though the typical 9am – 5.30pm working day seems to be a thing of the past and customers […]
by: Sian
Where to Draw the Line in a Job Interview
In a job interview you will be faced with quite a few personal questions, questions which you must answer in the utmost professional manner. This means that you answer each question as best as you can and don’t go into too much detail. Most questions you are asked in a job interview will be for the […]
by: Sian
Questions NOT to Ask in a Job Interview
Job Interviews can be one of the most nerve wrecking experiences in your life. At Debbie Burbage Recruitment we have previously covered the questions to expect on your job interview along with preparing for your interview with questions you should ask the interviewer. Towards the end of most job interviews, the interviewer will hand over the interview to […]
by: Sian
Happy Friday at Debbie Burbage Financial Recruitment
Beautiful bouquet and box of chocolates received from an appreciative candidate for all our support and guidance in helping her secure her ideal position.
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Interviews and Competency Questions
Interviews and competency questions… Competency questions have become so popular for many interviewers that opening questions such as ‘tell me about a time’, or ‘give an example of how’, have become an almost integral part of the interview process. Instead of being asked to speculate what they would do in certain situations, candidates are asked […]
by: Sian
What Impact Will The Election Result Have On The UK Job Market?
With the Conservatives taking the country’s reins for the next five years, we’re taking a look at the pledges of the winning party and how these may affect the UK’s job market… We’ve already experienced big changes since the election, with record numbers of jobs going live online following the big day. It’s clear businesses […]
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Promising Signs in Labour Markets
Summary: The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Staff placements continue to rise strongly… March survey data highlighted further marked growth of recruitment activity across the UK. Permanent […]
by: Sian