Following on from our Working Well mental health awareness event earlier this summer during which delegate were invited to compile an action plan to assist them in implementing new policies and procedures into their workplace to promote positive mental health, we too compiled an action plan and submitted it to Time to Change, a growing movement providing support to organisations …
Advice from Local Employers:
“Own the interview. Research the company and tell them you have done so, be super positive, don’t let questions phase you and most of all show what a great attitude you have. It will often be the biggest deciding factor when choosing the most suitable candidate, even more so than skills and experience”. David Bean – EveryCare
Advice from Local Employers:
“The thing that strikes me from my 20+ years’ experience with selection, is just how few candidates prepare thoroughly enough, and undersell themselves. The people who will be reading your application will spend on average no more than 20 seconds to decide whether your application will go into the ‘yes’, ‘maybe’, or ‘no’ pile. If your CV is too long …
Advice from Local Employers:
“My advice would be to do your homework on the role, the company and the market in which they operate – and then try to align yourself with all three; i) align yourself with the role by demonstrating the applicability of your skillset to the demands of the role ii) align yourself to the company by showing an appreciation of …
Advice from Local Employers:
“Be interested in what you are applying for. Doing your homework is impressive. Ask questions about the business that you are hoping to join”. Richard Jarman – Sandham Office Services Ltd
Candidate Testimonial:
“As always I found my experience with registering and finding employment, welcoming, quick and easy, professional, friendly and positive. I always recommend WP to anyone I know who is seeking employment”. Sandra – Office Manager
Advice from Local Employers:
“Do as much research as possible, always have questions prepared, even if you already know the answer to them. Think ahead of an interview about the job that you are applying for and what skills you have the match the job. Prepare some notes with bullet points if you need to Always have an answer prepared to the question ‘why …
Advice from Local Employers:
“If you have a disability or special requirement do not feel afraid to state it and ask for your needs to be meet during a recruitment process. As hard as it is sitting in a panel interview isn’t necessarily going to be feasible for you or get the best out of you, for example”. Jan Brookes – Charity Director of …
Candidate Testimonial:
“I was recruited into my current position by Kate, who was fantastic throughout the entire process. It was helpful to meet Kate and Lorraine face to face, rather than being just a voice on the end of a phone or name on an email. Meeting them gave a face to my CV and employment history, and I believe greatly increased …