When I was a kid we didn’t have trick or treat. We didn’t really have Halloween at all – we might watch a scary movie – that finished by 1am when the TV went off at a weekend. Yes – I AM that old. Now here’s a really scary story for Halloween… There is nothing […]
Recruiting Leaders In Your Business Using Uncommon Sense
When hiring new staff for your business, how often do you recruit with a view to recruiting leaders of the future? I was at a networking event last week at MMU (“no really Carole – you …networking?? Don’t believe it” I hear you say) Actually I hosted an event at MMU for the Chamber this […]
Having A More Successful Interview
You’ve got your new suit on… maybe a slick new haircut. You’ve got all those rehearsed answers to the questions you’ll (most probably) get asked fresh in your mind. Your mother’s advice to “Just be yourself, honey, you’ll dazzle them!” is giving you just the confidence boost you need. And whilst I would say do […]
The Book on Recruitment
Hi. Just a quick plug for my new book – out last Christmas – The Book on Recruitment – How to Find and Hire Great People and Grow your Small Business. A must read for everyone in the recruitment industry. Having spent years training small businesses how to do this vital activity, I thought it […]
DRIVE your Business Growth
So today was the launch of the Gorvins Business Academy – aimed at providing training for small businesses in all areas that they may need help in. The first in the series was Recruitment – by yours truly! I talked about the 5 main problem areas that other hiring managers have and how our copyright […]