Liz Chauhan-Grof
What is our responsibility to our candidates? In the veritable trinity of hiring; hirer, candidate and stakeholder where does our ethical loyalties lie? Topic of a recent conversation where I and a fellow recruiting professional debated the impact we have on our each and every one of the candidates we engage with. This came about … Read more
For some applying on line for a job will be second nature, whether its through a job app or careers website. But for others this is new territory and especially as a consequence of our current health pandemic. I would like to share key things to think about that will build your knowledge of the … Read more
“1 application via their career’s website, 1 telephone interview, 3 interviews, 1 presentation & I didn’t get the job. I asked for feedback to understand why better. They said yes, that was over 2 months ago and still nothing. It’s so frustrating you just hit a wall of silence.” “Applying for multiple jobs for brands … Read more
Let’s shift the perception from negative to positive Reading that Pip Jameson of The Dots describing herself as “delightfully Dyslexic” made think about how I feel about my own dyslexia. For many many years I saw only what skills I didn’t have to study or do a certain job. Now I see Dyslexia as a … Read more
Every wondered how people get hired for that perfect job or gain that enviable promotion or set up that successful business? It all seems so huge and unattainable right? Well let’s break things down a little and take it back to basics. There’s no better place to start than our alphabet. In this A – … Read more
Just as we have Cyber Monday and Black Friday the recent phenomenon of “Blue Monday” is just around the corner. I became more aware of this last year as it just so happened my partner’s birthday falling on this exact day. No wonder he didn’t feel like celebrating this year especially, what’s special about Mondays….right? … Read more
Scrolling through Instagram a few weeks ago I came across Holly Tucker’s post recalling her experience as well as celebrating Dyslexia Awareness Month in her Conversations of Inspiration (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/conversations-of-inspiration/id1434529830?mt=2). Take a listen they are fantastic, empathetic and heartwarming. What struck me was 2 things; one, I should have been aware of this initiative. And two, … Read more
I was cautiously excited (but scared if I am truthful) this time last year beginning my career shift from taking my regular payslip to freelancer but with today being 4.e.g. consulting’s 1st anniversary it seems the perfect time to take a pause, look back, look now and look forward. I remember feeling like I was … Read more
In my recent piece, I shared about the dividends paid by planning, crafting and shaping a fully evolved job profile as opposed to a tired, list like job description to be truly clear about WHAT you are recruiting for. Traditionally, smaller businesses have jumped straight to advertising following a very siloed and singular approach; an … Read more
Earlier this month I wanted to write about how business can re-imagine their recruitment process. You can view my LinkedIn article here: Can’t see the wood for the trees! – What are you recruiting for in your next hire?