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PERSONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, INTERVIEW SKILLS AND TRAINING GET READY FOR INTERVIEW SUCCESS REC Qualified Recruiters Licenced McQuig interpreters Commercial Experts Frankly Recruitment are experienced recruiters based in Kembrey Park Swindon. With four recruiters holding fellowships to the REC (recruitment employment federation), an awarded status by recommendation and long service, and are able to coach, advise and consult on all aspects of the recruitment process. Frankly’s top tips on getting ready for new employment There is so much to think about when approaching your job search. The best way to look at it is that you are marketing yourself. Every detail is important. Have you researched the company you are attending? Do you look appropriate for their environment as well as the initial introduction, your CV. Ultimately several candidates will have the skills for the job so the edge comes from how your present yourself and whether you fit with the existing team. Interview styles have changed from the old days of scanning your CV and asking you to “sell a pen” or “if you were an animal, what animal would you be?!” The most common type of interview is now competency based. If you Google “competency based interview questions” you will find a huge array to practice and prepare with. The skill is to always give a solid example. Waffle does not work in this style of interview. You will be scored on your ability to demonstrate the competency. If you are looking for a new role through an agency, use the expertise available. Frankly Recruitment spend time with their candidates ensuring CVs are the best they can be, preparing candidates for interviews and briefing them on everything they know about the employer. Sometimes some uncomfortable conversations have to be had about reducing jewellery, shaving and practicing talking with eye contact; but ultimately we are preparing candidates for success and a long and successful career. Call our team on 01793 514441 www.franklyrecruitment.co.uk [email protected] Our University Partner: Swindon College Are you looking to maximise the potential of your staff? As part of their professional development, your employees could study part time for a degree or other university-level course at Swindon College with programmes designed to fit around employment. Benefits of higher education for employers include: • Course work related directly to live projects in your workplace • Increased skills within your business to gain a competitive advantage • Improved quality of your products and services • Increased profitability and productivity • Improved staff retention and morale. Our degrees are awarded by Oxford Brookes University so you can be assured of the highest standard and quality. For more details of our Postgraduate courses, Degrees, Foundation Degrees, HNDs, HNCs and other professional qualifications go to: www.swindon-college.ac.uk or email: [email protected] or Tel: [phone] S w i n d o n 14 C o l l e g e , N o r t h THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2014 S t a r A v e n u e , S w i n d o n , W i l t s h i r e S N 2 1 D Y Degrees closer than you think!