20 June 2011
Candidate Preparation is Key for Interview Success
New research has discovered that a lack of preparation is resulting in fear and stress over job interviews. 54% of employer respondents have admitted they have taken an instant dislike to a candidate (poll by moster.co.uk). Make sure you are prepared for that important moment by following our interview tips. You rarely get a second [...]
7 June 2011
Using a Recruitment Consultancy to make the Right Recruitment Decision for Your Business
After a recent study into job seekers behaviour (Guru Careers), it has been found that 83% of applicants to a job vacancy are not suitable for the position they apply for. Recruiting for a new position in any business is a timely exercise and with this amount of unsuitable people applying for the vacancy, does [...]
23 May 2011
Employers need to improve their interview skills to find that ideal match
It seems it is important to remember that it is not only the candidate who needs to prepare for an interview… but the interviewer. Poor Preparation (42%) and irrelevant questions (43%) have been identified as the most off-putting interviewer habits, and this lack of effort is reportedly causing stress. With over a third of interviewers [...]
12 May 2011
Jodie’s Joy at exam pass
REC exam success for Jodie The Clitheroe Advertiser reports on Jodie’s success Jodie was one of Four young recruiters to pass the REC exam from Cummins Mellor. Cummins Mellor are committed to training and development. Read more >>
27 April 2011
New Appointment for Legal & Finance
Cummins Mellor Recruitment is pleased to announce the third senior appointment this year. Caroline Medcalfe has joined the Accrington based recruitment agency as a Legal & Finance recruiter. Caroline’s appointment will strengthen CMR’s Accountancy and Finance Division. She will work closely with head of Accountancy & Finance, Vicky Lomas, as a permanent recruiter in the [...]