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Psychometric Testing for Recruitment
Reading Time: 6 minutes Psychometric testing for recruitment is becoming an increasingly valuable tool which allows you to improve both your hiring processes, retention of staff and bottom-line performance. Personality assessments are being used more frequently for all levels of hiring, and not just for senior-level roles. Detail2Recruitment now provides a range of personality and ability psychometric assessments…
Read MoreCareer changes don’t have to be daunting
Reading Time: 2 minutes Career changes don’t have to be daunting Last week we sat down with Ellie one of our Recruitment Consultants, on our Supply Chain & Logistics team to find out how her first couple of months at Detail2 have been. At Detail2 we recognise that behind our success, are our people, since we started in 2002…
Read MoreWhat it’s like to work at Detail2
Reading Time: 3 minutes What it’s like to work at Detail2 I work on the Business Support team here at Detail2. It’s a small team- just me and Sarah (My manager) but our role in the business is a vital one. This post will give you a bit of an insight into Business support and actually the office as…
Read MoreWhy you should learn to love LinkedIn
Reading Time: 2 minutes Why you should learn to love LinkedIn It doesn’t matter if you’re a recent graduate or a high flying executive, a professionally written LinkedIn profile can assist in opening the doors to new opportunities and networks. Before LinkedIn appeared it was near enough impossible to connect directly with potential hiring managers, bosses or other individuals…
Read MoreAre you unintentionally driving your employees to your competitors?
Reading Time: 3 minutes People moving between jobs occurs a lot more than you think. Long gone are the days where you would find a ‘job for life’. In more recent times, you would be considered extremely lucky to find and stay in a job for the rest of your working life. Studies show that the average working person…
Read More7 ways to make a good impression at your new job
Reading Time: 3 minutes Make your first day at your new job a day to remember! First impressions are everything. Sure, you’ve heard that a million times before, but what exactly do you need to do to make that great first impression? It’s not just your boss you will need to impress, but your new colleagues too. It’s always…
Read MoreWhen is it time to quit your job?
Reading Time: 3 minutes You’ve finally decided that the job you’re currently in isn’t right for you. After reading our 10 warning signs it’s time to quit your job, it’s cemented your decision. However, before you hand in your resignation first read our 10 best times to quit your job below and make sure that you aren’t hindering your…
Read MoreHow to learn to love your new job
Reading Time: 2 minutes How to learn to love your new job Starting a new job is exciting but can also be very daunting for most people. It’s hard not to fall into the trap of ‘I don’t like this’ when you don’t fully know what you are doing straight away. At first, you won’t know everybody or understand…
Read MoreWhat should you know before you meet with a recruiter?
Reading Time: 3 minutes What should you know before you meet with a recruiter? Meeting with a recruiter may be difficult for most of us. Even the brightest and the most confident candidates fear such a meeting due to the ambiguous nature of them. However, the meeting should be an informative, stress free experience! It’s important to remember; recruiters…
Read MoreThe importance of employee recognition
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Being appreciated at work brings employees one step closer to being happier in the workplace. Employees respond to recognition of their hard work as it confirms that their work is valued and not gone to waste. “57% of Leisure & Hospitality employees feel that their opinion only counts some of the time in the workplace.”…
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