In the fifth episode of The Recruitment Playbook, George and Patrick dive into the common mistakes candidates make when looking for a new job. They also share what clients should focus on during their interview process. Plus, they tackle more of your quickfire questions with their usual mix of practical advice and humour. Tune in for insightful tips and strategies to improve both your job search and hiring practices! Listen on
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Let’s Be Honest: Most Job Descriptions Are Awful
If your job ad looks anything like this…
“We’re looking for a dynamic, results-driven self-starter with excellent communication...
Hiring the Wrong Person is More Expensive Than You Think
You need a finance hire.
You rush to fill the role.
You find someone with the right experience on paper.
They interview well enough, so you...
If everything always feels urgent, that’s the first red flag.
You’ve got a smart finance team. They know their stuff. They hit deadlines. But still… something feels off.
Month-end runs over....
If I stripped everything back and ignored the branding, the content, the claims and the noise, this is the question I’d ask:
Are they actually good at getting people jobs?
Because when you remove...
A simple way to expose whether “culture fit” actually means anything
We’ve all said it.
“Not the right culture fit.”
It’s one of the most common reasons given after an interview. And to...