Yes, yes & yes! Obviously there are going to be challenges in reaching the right person, as these days it is rarely clear who the actual recruiter or hiring manager is, from an on-line job ad. However, follow these steps if the recruiter or point of contact isn’t named: 1) Check out the company on[…]
Cover letters – the source of so much angst! (1) What makes a good cover letter? (2) How do I address the recipient? (3) Who actually is the recipient? (4) Does the addressee actually bother reading a cover letter at all?! ….the questions are endless Let’s deal with what actually constitutes a good cover letter[…]
Going back to a theme of a week or so ago, in the blog “Why aren’t recruiters looking for you?” – It is important to have an understanding of some of the ways in which recruiters will search for candidates. I’ll take a simple example – I’m looking for a Sales Manager with experience in[…]
Wednesday 8th April – TRYING TO FIND A ROLE IN YOUR TARGET COUNTRY WHILE IN YOUR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN I feel compelled to write about this, as since Good Friday I have had 7 separate enquiries from candidates looking to secure a role in the country I am based in, from their current location. I[…]