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Worst CV ever?
Kay, an HR manager, asks: As a hiring manager or recruiter, what was the WORST CV that you ever laid eyes on and why? I would say the worst I have ever seen (this was years ago) was hand written in pencil which compelled me no less to read on. It was pitiful, [...]
Job Interview: kept waiting
Graham, an engineer asks: What do you do when the employer kept you waiting? You waited patiently for your interview. The PA told you the person in charge is out for a meeting and will be back. After 30 mins, there is no sight of them. You checked with the PA and [...]
Testimonials on a CV?
Jennifer Scott asks: Do testimonials on a CV/resume appeal to you? As a recruiter of 16+ years, I have my own opinions on this. I have spoken with resume writers who disagree… so I’m turning to you, the hiring decision maker, for your opinion. Let’s assume, for argument’s sake, [...]
Reject Job Applications
When I first came into the world of recruitment and employment full time, two things suddenly struck me:
That, on average in the typical job search, we were dismissing half of the job applications at the first stage: sifting
That, to a great extent, the dismissed applications were dealt with as irrelevant and time wasting. [...]
No response after initial interview, now what?
Jason, an MBA student, asks: I interviewed for a position with a company I really want to work for. However, I have had no response from the HR recruiter or hiring manager since my initial interview. I have called and emailed more than 4 times in the past month [...]