• Researching ahead of an interview
    Aug 10 2022

    During this 15 minute Podcast Lorna and Nigel discuss how to best prepare for an interview to optimise the opportunity. 

    We discuss: 
    1. How to get yourself in the right headspace and perform at your best
    2. How to approach your research into the company
    3. How to prepare for interview questions 
    4. How to gain commitment from the interviewer at the end of the interview. 

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    16 mins
  • Building rapport at interview
    May 27 2022

    During this episode Nigel and Lorna discuss how best to build rapport during an interview from both the interviewee and the interviewers perspective.  

    • How to build a connection quickly to get the most out of the interview for both employer and candidate.
    • Why an interview is a two way street and should be a conversation not an integration.
    • Why the  interviewer and interviewee should BOTH prepare well for the interview. 
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    16 mins
  • Being Headhunted
    May 26 2022

    It's quite flattering when you have been headhunted for a job role, but what does it actually mean?  In this podcast we talk about how headhunting works but most importantly we discuss how anyone can get headhunted by using LinkedIn, networking and developing skills through training. 

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    14 mins
  • Building relationships with recruiters
    May 25 2022

    As recruiters ourselves we could have talked for hours on this subject but our aim is to keep these mini podcasts to 15 minutes to keep focused on bringing our listeners the essential advice and hopefully avoid the waffle! 

    In this podcast we discuss: 

    • The different recruitment models and why understandings this will help you get the most out of the recruiters you work with. 
    • How as a job seeker you can best determine which recruiters are going to be the best fit for you and your job search. 
    • How to weed out the 'cowboy' recruiters and focus your efforts in the right place. 


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    15 mins
  • Using social media to optimise your job search
    May 24 2022

    In this podcast Lorna and Nigel discuss how you can use social media to optimise your job search.

    Discover: 

    • The importance of a social media detox
    • How to find opportunities through your friends and family networks
    • How to use LinkedIn as a pro-active tool to find your next job. 
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    15 mins
  • Optimising your CV
    May 23 2022

    This episode discusses how to optismise your CV /Resume in order to give you the best possible chance to access interviews and how the best employers will assess them.

    We explore:

    • Why a CV is important?  - It is your primary marketing tool to make a significant first impression. 
    • Top tips when writing your CV
    • Why highlighting your achievements is essential?
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    15 mins