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The Knowledge centre contains articles and advice on a wide range of recruitment 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. Don't forget we have ready made Recruitment Diagnostics to help you.
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 Finding the Right JobThis 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 Read this article... |
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 Finding Talent in a Competitive WorldFinding 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? Read this article... |
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 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. Read this article... |
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 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. Read this article... |
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 Preparing for Questions Asked at InterviewInterviews 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. Read this article... |
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 Dress For 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. Read this article... |
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 Finding a Job - Managing StressDespite 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. Read this article... |
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 Sample Interview QuestionsEssential 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 ... Read this article... |
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 Choosing Childcare - some checklistsChoosing 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. Read this article... |
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 Starting Your Job SearchA structured, action oriented guide to starting your job search Read this article... |
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 Marketing YourselfThis 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. Read this article... |
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For Recruiters
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 Setting up your own recruitment businessThis article explores some of the key steps involved in setting up your own recruitment business Read this article... |
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 Top tips for writing a press releaseWant 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. Read this article... |
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 Mental Toughness The following article looks at how preference rather than demands make us flexible and adaptable - key qualities that underpin mental toughness Read this article... |
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For Employers
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 Interview StructureAs 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. Read this article... |
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 Interviewing using Behavioural Questioning TechniquesInterviewing 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. Read this article... |
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 Interview and Selection Wash UpsUndertaking 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. Read this article... |
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 Evaluating your recruitment processRecruiting the right staff is both challenging and costly - you therefore need to get the most from your efforts Read this article... |
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 Finding the people you need to be succeesfulHow 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. Read this article... |
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