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The Knowledge centre contains articles and advice on a wide range of recruitment agencies and work related topics.

The index helps you find your way around but indicating the target audience - candidates, employers or recruiters.

We are fortunate to have some sponsored pages in the knowledge centre. Sponsorship of our knowledge centre plays an important role in enabling the site provide free access to information and we are therefore very appreciative of our corporate sponsors both for the information provided on their sponsored pages but also for the support they provide to the site.

If you think that there is something you would like added to the centre just let us know and we will do our best to source it. You can let us have your suggestions either through the feedback page or by sending an e-mail to admin@hirescores.com Equally, if you would like to make a contribution to the knowledge centre please send your proposed article to admin@hirescores.com. Please note that you must either own the copyright of the material or have permission to publish it.

You may also want to read our Features Page which contains interviews with recruiters, candidates and employers.

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small leaper Finding the Right Job Finding the Right Job

This article provides a process for determining the right job and career. It applies equally to people just starting out or people who would like to explore the possibility of a change of direction or just to take stock and plan the next phase

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small leaper Finding Talent in a Competitive World Finding Talent in a Competitive World

Finding the best talent for your organisation is a priority for every good business, but, with more and more organisations recognising the need for talent, the market is becoming much more competitive. So how can you set your businesses apart and find the talent that you need to help grow your business?

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small leaper Level B Full - is it worth it? Level B Full - is it worth it?

The British Psychological Society's Level B Full qualification was launched in 1999. This article is based on a survey of the people who have sought and achieved this qualification.

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small leaper To test or not to test? To test or not to test?

This article talks about the challenges involved in effective and ethical use of psychometric testing as part of interview and selection.

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For Candidates

small leaper Preparing for Questions Asked at InterviewPreparing for Questions Asked at Interview

Interviews can be a strenuous exercise at the best of times, and while it is important that you do not appear rehearsed or wooden when being interview it is essential that you sound fluent and authoritative. Thinking about the type of questions that you might be asked and doing some interview practice goes a long way towards this goal.

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small leaper Dress For Interview SuccessDress For Interview Success

'What should I wear?' is a question we often ask ourselves and those around us. And it is never more important than at an interview.

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small leaper Finding a Job - Managing StressFinding a Job - Managing Stress

Despite being unhappy in their jobs, many people are reluctant to actively make changes and pursue a new job. The reason is often because the process of the job search itself can often seem more stressful than staying as they are. This article gives a useful 'top 10' for stress free job search.

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small leaper Sample Interview QuestionsSample Interview Questions

Essential pre-interview 'warm up' routines include thinking about what might be asked at the interview and thinking about how you might want to present your experiences, achievements, preferences and unique offering. This list of questions aims to give you some thoughts to get you warmed up and ready to race ...

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small leaper Choosing Childcare - some checklistsChoosing Childcare - some checklists

Choosing childcare is a personal matter as each set of circumstances is unique. There is not right or wrong answer and what is right for one may not be for another. Taking time to plan and choose the most appropriate childcare will minimuse the worry often felt by parents who return to work.

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small leaper Starting Your Job SearchStarting Your Job Search

A structured, action oriented guide to starting your job search

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small leaper Marketing YourselfMarketing Yourself

This article looks are job hunting from a marketing perspective - marketing yourself ... after all, persuading an employer to trade their money for your skills is a simple business transaction like any other.

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small leaper Making a success of your first management jobMaking a success of your first management job

There is nothing quite like your first management job. The changes are that you will have been promoted based on your performance in your previous job which will have been totally different.

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small leaper Working In BirminghamWorking In Birmingham

As the United Kingdom's second city and the regional capital of the West Midlands, Birmingham is full of new and exciting opportunities for people seeking jobs and employment.

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small leaper Finding A Job In NorwichFinding A Job In Norwich

Norwich is the county city of Norfolk in the east of England and is often overlooked as a destination for relocation but Norwich has a lot to offer in terms of employment and lifestyle.

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small leaper Employment In Milton KeynesEmployment In Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is known nationally as a modern city built for new industry and as such offers plenty of opportunity for people seeking jobs in this area.

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small leaper Recruitment In BristolRecruitment In Bristol

Bristol is one of the top destinations for people relocating in order to find good jobs and a better quality of life. You can also read about Bristol recruiters and recruitment agencies.

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small leaper Job Hunting In NottinghamJob Hunting In Nottingham

Nottingham is probably better known for its history and beautiful surrounding countryside and forests then for its industries; however, Nottingham is a major hub for UK and International corporations and as such offers excellent and varied opportunities for people looking for jobs.

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small leaper Careers In SheffieldCareers In Sheffield

Sheffield is one of the biggest cities in the North of England offering many different Jobs and opportunities for people looking for employment.

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small leaper Job Search In BelfastJob Search In Belfast

Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and holds the devolved government and legislative assembly in Northern Ireland. As the capital, the city of Belfast alone has a population of 267,000 and as such has many different jobs available to workers.

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small leaper Recruitment and Job Hunting In CardiffRecruitment and Job Hunting In Cardiff

Cardiff is the capital city and cultural centre of Wales and is also home to the Welsh assembly. The city's employment needs far outstrips the city's availability with 40% of workers commuting from elsewhere in South Wales into Cardiff on a daily basis.

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small leaper Careers and Job Search In GlasgowCareers and Job Search In Glasgow

Although Glasgow is not the capital of Scotland, it is the largest city in Scotland and the third most populated in the UK and, as such, is brimming with career choices from various different sectors.

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small leaper Employment And Recruitment In ManchesterEmployment And Recruitment In Manchester

Manchester offers a vast number of career prospects in one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the UK.

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small leaper Why Become A Contractor?Why Become A Contractor?

There has been a growth of 14% in freelance staff since 1998, putting the current number in the UK at 1.4 million. For some this is a change driven by the economy and the loss of a 'permanent job' but for an increasing number this is about making a choice to join this sector of the employment market.

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small leaper Job Search And Recruitment In Exeter Job Search And Recruitment In Exeter

Exeter is the capital city of Devon with an established and ever flourishing tourist industry, especially now towards the end of the credit crunch when many of us have chosen to holiday in the UK.

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small leaper Employment And Working In CanterburyEmployment And Working In Canterbury

Canterbury is one of England's most delightful cities, and you'll find it situated in the beautiful Kent countryside often referred to as the garden of England.

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small leaper Job Hunting And Careers In LeedsJob Hunting And Careers In Leeds

Leeds is officially the fastest growing city in the whole of the UK. Since it's past, when, during the industrial revolution, it was the acclaimed centre for the woollen trade, it is now the busiest city outside of London for many economic activities.

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small leaper Finding A Job And Working In CambridgeFinding A Job And Working In Cambridge

The city of Cambridge, nestling amongst the fens of East Anglia, is more than just a university town. Yes, it is home to one of the most famous universities in the world, and, as you would expect, education plays a very large part in the job market sector in Cambridge.

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small leaper Job Search And Recruitment In DurhamJob Search And Recruitment In Durham

The university city of Durham is in the North East of England just thirteen miles outside of Sunderland. Traditionally known as an industrial region, the Northeast was famous for heavy engineering including ship building. Durham city was known in particular for steel and coal mining.

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small leaper Job Hunting And Recruitment In LeicesterJob Hunting And Recruitment In Leicester

Leicester is the most populated city in the East Midlands with over 285,000 inhabitants in the city proper, and over 441,000 in the greater Leicester Urban area. Today there is a large ethnic minority percentage. It is one of the oldest cities in the UK, tracing its roots back for over 2000 years.

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small leaper Careers And Employment In OxfordCareers And Employment In Oxford

When anyone thinks of Oxford, (the city of dreaming spires), the association that comes to mind is of the University, one of the best known seats of learning in the entire world. Because of this, the other aspects of this cosmopolitan city often get overlooked.

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small leaper Careers And Working In BathCareers And Working In Bath

The beautiful University City of Bath is steeped in culture and history and provides a great backdrop as a place to both live and work.

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small leaper Working And Employment In Newcastle Upon TyneWorking And Employment In Newcastle Upon Tyne

The city of Newcastle has had a chequered past, and of necessity is now one of the most successfully reinvented cities in the whole of the UK.

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For Recruiters

small leaper Setting up your own recruitment businessSetting up your own recruitment business

This article explores some of the key steps involved in setting up your own recruitment business

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small leaper Top tips for writing a press releaseTop tips for writing a press release

Want to boost your profile in the media then you need a press release. This article passes on some of HireScores.com's top-secret tips for writing a press release.

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small leaper Mental Toughness Mental Toughness

The following article looks at how preference rather than demands make us flexible and adaptable - key qualities that underpin mental toughness

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small leaper In-House Training - Getting to 99 Percent AttendanceIn-House Training - Getting to 99 Percent Attendance

Drop out rates and overall attendance rates is the bane of the in-house trainer. It is a constant theme amongst HR professionals. Yet it can be done - indeed I have done it.

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For Employers

small leaper Interview StructureInterview Structure

As an interviewer your job is to find out everything you can about the candidate. Your best chance of doing this in an effective, efficient, and legally compliant way is to adopt a structured approach to interview structure.

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small leaper Interviewing using Behavioural Questioning TechniquesInterviewing using Behavioural Questioning Techniques

Interviewing is the most time consuming aspect of recruitment. Yet, worryingly, it also can be one the least effective ways to judge suitability and performance. This article gives insights on how to benefit from interviewing best practice through the use of behavioural questioning techniques.

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small leaper Interview and Selection Wash UpsInterview and Selection Wash Ups

Undertaking a professional interview is only the first step in the selection and attraction of talent. A critical next step is the ability to evaluate the information collected during interview and the other elements of the selection process and make the best decision based on this data.

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small leaper Evaluating your recruitment processEvaluating your recruitment process

Recruiting the right staff is both challenging and costly - you therefore need to get the most from your efforts

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small leaper Finding the people you need to be successfulFinding the people you need to be successful

How to find people with the skills your need at a price you can afford is one of the main challenges of a small company. This article provides some answers.

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small leaper Exit interviewsExit interviews

The primary purpose to the employer of an exit interview is to understand the reasons for the individual having resigned and also to learn from them

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