For some job applicants this is the bit they’ve been looking forward to. For many, however, it can be a moment of dread. Either because they don’t have any…
A few lucky people bounce from great job to even greater job… “when the head-hunter called it was too good an opportunity to turn down”. For most of us, however, a…
In management consultancy recruitment, while interview questions vary, an interviewer ultimately wants to know why they should hire you. Every question therefore has a purpose. An interviewer’s aim is…
A recent survey by Prism indicated that at any one time nearly 90% of management consultants are either actively or passively job hunting i.e receptive to an approach. This figure…
Perhaps surprisingly candidates often overlook the importance of effective pre-interview planning. Very often a candidate will focus on interview technique and performance in the interview itself. Few people would fail…
It seems that companies sometimes vie to come up with the most bizarre interview questions. Or alternatively, there are pundits who claim that interview questions are of spurious value and…
In 20 years at the front line of working with talented candidates, we’ve seen quite a few howlers at Prism Executive Recruitment but some mistakes come up again and again….
Interview preparation by employers is an important aspect of ensuring a great candidate experience and therefore hiring the best talent. Whether you view interviewing as a necessary evil or a…
Google’s top HR executive has been posting advice as part of a marketing initiative for his book release. It’s suprisingly sensible and insightful: usually senior people really don’t have…