Temporary and interim staff
So; Onyx Recruitment has placed you in a temporary role – congratulations!! But what next? How will you be paid? How is the holiday pay calculated? What do we need from you to get you set up on the payroll?…
Read More Interview tips for Employers
We have unfortunately experienced many occasions where either through lack of planning, or lack of knowledge and enthusiasm on the part of the interviewer, an excellent candidate has turned down an opportunity which on the face of it should have…
Read More Counter-offers from your employer
Good for your ego, but bad for your career! Rule number one Understand exactly why it is that you want to leave your existing employer. Rule number two Once you have decided the best way to advance your career is…
Read More Competency-based (or behavioural) interviews
Competency-based (or behavioural) interviews are based on the premise that past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour. Interviewers seek to obtain information about candidates past behaviour in certain situations. Competency-based interviews are structured, with questions that relate directly…
Read More How to write a good CV
Your CV is important as it is the first chance you have to promote yourself to the client or the recruitment agency and a good CV will help you secure an interview. There is no single “correct” way to present…
Read More Advice when going for an Interview
Please take the time to read this if you are going to an interview. Some may find the following suggestions a little obvious, however as with many things it is often wise to revisit the basics every once in a…
Read More Potential questions asked in a job interview
This list is not exhaustive by any means. We advise you spend some time writing out your answers to these questions. You will find this exercise makes you feel much better prepared and more confident than simply thinking about what…
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