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Outside the job description
Outside the job description Frequently, when we take on a recruitment assignment, the position description (PD) can be one of the last things we look at – but it is often the first thing a client wants to discuss. Perhaps it is because it is one of the easier,...
Don’t shoot the messenger!
The employment market has changed and continues to change. Still highly competitive, finding the right people can be a daunting task for any organisation. That's why many companies rely on recruitment consultancies to help them find the best candidates. We provide...
Are you considering your next move in Professional Services? Here is how to make your LinkedIn profile work for you.
Thinking about changing roles? Are you open to having discussions with Recruiters about new opportunities? If there was an amazing position out there that needed someone with your experience and expertise – wouldn’t you want to know about it? There are many articles...
Sales communication challenges in the digital age
“Do we know what time the post arrives?” or “Why don’t you check the fax machine?” are not phrases you hear uttered in modern business. In contrast, when I started my recruitment career these were very common ways to communicate or even sell to clients. Over the last...
Build a culture that encourages employee retention
New Year, New You. We’ve heard it so many times relating to New Year’s resolutions to exercise more, eat heathier and lose weight. We make promises to ourselves to read more, reduce screen time, play with the kids more and strike a better work-life balance. Time off...
Recruitment ghosting
Many people who have explored the world of Internet dating in the past would be familiar with the term “ghosting”, when someone you have been having regular communication with suddenly ends all contact with no explanation or even a goodbye. What’s interesting in the...
The ageing workforce
Gender bias, racial bias, and cultural bias are all important topics that have received lots of coverage and discussion. However, there is one bias we probably don’t talk enough about - bias around age. I remember one of my primary school teachers talking about the...
Reasons for leaving – wonderful little pearls of insight at the end of each role
“Can you tell me what made you leave your previous employer?” This is an interesting question to ask a potential candidate, as their response can provide immediate insight into the type of employee they are, their passions and what drives them. The thing about leaving...
Pay transparency in professional services – a worthy change
The recent announcement by professional services firm PwC about releasing projected pay ranges for staff has reignited the argument for pay transparency being introduced across the board in the private sector. PwC is not alone in taking this step. Earlier this year,...
Key issues to consider when interviewing supply chain candidates
Logistics and supply chain positions play a pivotal role in the manufacturing space, and in a tight employment market, finding the right candidate can have a huge impact on the overall success and productivity of your operation. Supply chain has arguably taken one of...
Intuition
There is a scene in one of my favourite movies, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, where a main character talks about a conclusion they have come to based on a feeling they have, saying they just know – “it’s the knack”. This “knack” he is referring to, or this “gut feeling”...
Be curious, ask questions and show creativity
Curiosity has long been deemed a leadership skill. In fact, at Carroll Consulting, curiosity is a key attribute we seek to uncover through our CDI-PRO leadership assessment process. But more and more, team leaders and managers are looking beyond just their leadership...