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THE CASPIAN ONE LIBRARY
INTERVIEW GUIDE - PART FOUR
In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective - outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part four of this guide explores what comes next?; how to set expectations, follow-ups, homework, and understanding the processes once a job offers been presented.
INTERVIEW GUIDE - PART THREE
In our Definitive Guide to Interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part three of this guide is entirely about the actual interview, and what you can do on the day to increase your chances of being hired.
INTERVIEWING GUIDE - PART TWO
In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part two of this guide looks at the variety of interview types a candidate may encounter and what's involved in each scenario.
HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER?
Cover letters are dead. They’ve gone the way of the dinosaurs. No one reads them. A total waste of time… right? If this is true and cover letters are the latest recruitment dodo, why are we sharing best practices on how to write them?
INTERVIEW GUIDE - PART ONE
In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part one of this guide tackles one of our most asked question… “how do I prepare for interviews?”
WILL ROBOTS HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT JOB?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ll be aware of the hype surrounding the rise of robots, AI, machine learning, and automation. More and more every day, these technologies are being implemented by businesses, with a focus on improving agility, speed, and efficiency.
DO YOU STILL NEED A COVER LETTER?
There was a time when sending a cover letter was simply an expected tradition alongside your CV - to not send one would be unthinkable. However in these days of tech automation, Google search, LinkedIn profiles and ever-growing demands for faster hiring, the cover letter is becoming for some people, irrelevant. In today’s article, we’re going to weigh-up the pros and cons of both options and provide insights on what a cover letter should include.
HOW TO WRITE YOUR RESUME
Accurately representing experiences, skills, and personality on paper - can often be more difficult than it needs to be. To make this process easier, we've broken down the most important factors for good resume writing into simple, actionable steps. In this guide, we outline what makes a good resume, how your information should be presented and common mistakes that can be quickly rectified.
PROFESSIONALLY REFRESH YOUR RESUME IN FIVE STEPS
In this article, we’ll be walking through five clear steps, which if followed accurately, will enable you too quickly, and professionally update your resume to a high standard. Should you, however, prefer to speak with one of our recruiters about updating your resume, you can contact us for support.
HOW TO AUDIT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA IN THREE STEPS
In today’s guide, we are going to talk you through the three steps to social auditing - assessment, cleaning and finally, branding. However if you’d prefer to speak with a consultant directly, contact us.
WHAT IS ‘SEARCH & SELECT’ RECRUITMENT?
A ‘search and selection’ recruiter meticulously sources only the highest quality talent for their niche vertical - accurately selecting and screening the most suitable candidates, before submitting them to a client. At Caspian One, this is the model of recruitment our consultants provide. In this article we discuss what this means to us; explaining how ‘search and selection’ recruiters operate and the advantages of this particular recruitment strategy.
GUIDE TO SUCCESSFULLY NEGOTIATING SALARY PACKAGES
It’s inevitable. At some point along the road to securing that new job, you’re going to be asked about salary expectations. It could be during your first call with a recruiter, or it may not be until the last interview - either way, it’s going to come up. The question is, if put on the spot right now and asked to value your own worth / your skills / your experience - could you? No? Then read this article.
In this article, we address and overcome typical mistakes being made by (even seasoned) candidates, when identifying and presenting their key skills at interview.