Hiring Tips
How to Assess a Candidate’s Soft Skills During Interview
Employers are increasingly looking for retail job candidates who demonstrate a valuable range of soft or transferable skills. While a candidate might look good on paper, smart hirers are looking beyond the resume to identify attributes which will help an employee fit in well, work as part of a productive team and offer extra qualities…
Read More7 Traits to Look for in a Retail Store Manager
Finding a great retail store manager can be tricky. After all, the candidate may be faced with tricky customers, hard sales and complex admin all in a typical day. Only a multi-tasker with resilient personality will survive and thrive in your store. So, what should be on your retail recruitment checklist? GOAL ORIENTATED The best…
Read MoreInterview Etiquette for Employers
There are many ways a job candidate can blot their copybook through rude, sloppy or inappropriate behaviour in an interview. But have you stopped to consider your own interview technique in retail recruitment? Employers and hirers can be so focused on the presentation of their candidates, they forget to assess their own. So, when you…
Read MoreRecruiting Male Teachers in Primary Schools
Gender equality is somewhat of a trending topic at the moment, yet the education sector is one where the pendulum seems to have swung against the grain. After years of promoting teaching as a positive and fulfilling career option for women, primary schools are predominantly filled with dedicated female teachers, while the number of male…
Read More7 Top Qualities to look for in a Medical Sales Rep
Medical sales is a demanding area. The very best medical sales people are competitive and tenacious with a great work ethic – and that’s just for starters. So, what are the key characteristics of a great medical sales representative? AMBITION AND DRIVE Ambition sits at the top of the list when it comes…
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