Over the years Quay Appointments have interviewed and successfully placed numerous candidates. Many of whom were managers or leaders at the time and many more subsequently becoming one. Hence when we came across this article from Recruitment Extra, we knew we just had to bring it to you. Leadership is the art of understanding the […]
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What Do You Sound Like Over The Phone?
Phone calls are an essential part of everyday work structure. You receive calls from important clients who have never met you before, and through the call, they are forming their own conclusion about you. Although we are all familiar with the nature of phone calls, we are unaware of the influence that our posture, tone […]
Top 5 presentation tips. Part 3
Delivering a confident presentation. Did you know that 60-70% of meaning is derived from non-verbal communication? Many speakers stress about what they’re going to say in their speech, but forget all about another crucial element of their presentation – their body language and how this influences what you say. Body Language refers to the messages […]
Top 5 presentation tips – Part 2
Structuring a presentation Now you know who you are presenting to and why, it’s time to work out what you are going to say. What you say forms the body of your presentation. This is where you make your key points. Tip: Check how long you have been asked to speak for and time yourself […]
How to recognise deception at interviews
Good interviewers are analysts of human behaviour and can tell when a person might be deceiving them, says “the lie guy”, Steve Van Aperen. It’s actually very difficult for the average person to lie, says Van Aperen, who has trained with the FBI and other investigative authorities, and conducted both employment and criminal interviews. Lying […]
Top 5 presentation tips. Part 1
Feeling anxious about interviewing, speaking in public or presenting to a group is perfectly natural. You can learn to manage that anxiety so that you’ll speak with poise, assurance, and wow everyone with your confidence, every time. So, where do you start? You need to discover what presenters have known for years: 1. Speaking to […]