I have been recruiting IT professionals for State Government for six years now, which means keeping up-to-date with the ever-changing set of in-demand skills in the tech industry. With technology advancing faster than ever, companies are having to adapt with a modern workforce of employees with the necessary skills to keep them ahead of the […]
Author Archive | Leila Boubahlouli
Why you should include Emotional Intelligence (EQ / EI) in your recruitment process?
Why you should include Emotional Intelligence (EQ / EI) in your recruitment process? According to Harvard Business Review Emotional intelligence is “the key to professional success”. Especially in this changing, innovative and complex environment. Emotional Intelligence is the ability of an individual to understand his or her own emotions and the emotions of others. […]
How can you make your LinkedIn profile appealing to hiring managers?
How can you make your LinkedIn profile appealing to hiring managers? LinkedIn is a must when looking for job opportunities. There is no doubt about it anymore. Either you are an active or passive candidate, hence why I strongly recommend you make your LinkedIn Profile active. What do I mean by that? […]
How to make a successful partnership with a recruiter.
How to make a successful partnership with a recruiter. Nowadays, many permanent or contract roles are handled by recruitment agencies like ours. I am happy to say that recruitment agencies play a strong part in the employment market. Therefore, as I discussed in one my previous blogs, registering with a couple of recruitment agencies needs […]
How to get into a government job
Let’s face it getting into a government agency can seem more difficult than it actually it is. Recently, restructures have been hitting the public sector for the last few years and I have noticed that government employers consider more and more employees coming from the private sector. Don’t worry if you don’t have previous […]
Successful C.V writing tips!
How to write a successful resume A resume is your key to get your next job. I personally consider your CV being the most important step in your job search. In our industry, we have seen many candidates with amazing skills but without an attractive resume struggling to get an interview. Put all your chances […]
Looking for a job from scratch
Where do I start? That’s usually the first question coming to our mind when we are starting our job search! After working for the same organisation for many years, looking for a job change can be definitely daunting. Nevertheless the job market has been changing dramatically and you definitely need a new approach in your job […]
Top five interview tips
Getting to the interview stage means the employer is interested in your skills and background. Now all you need to do now is to confirm that they are right! The ball is in your court so optimise your chance of getting the role by following these five interview tips. PRACTICE Practice is the key to […]
Choosing The Right Job For You
Choosing the right job sounds very easy in theory, however, in reality it can be a long journey; just like a Cinderella story… I hope the following tips will assist in finding the perfect job for you. TIP Number 1: Self-Awareness Awareness in life is everything, the more you know about yourself, the easier […]
How to become a better negotiator
Negotiating is not only part of everyone’s job but also part of our lives. It is not always enjoyable but it is unavoidable. I strongly believe that “Negotiation” is a skill that you improve on by working on it; that is the reason why I would like to give you some tips on it. 1. […]