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Candidate Testimonial
"Although I have enlisted the help of other agencies to find me work, Lucy Walker Recruitment have been the only agencies Ive used due to how quick off the mark they are at finding me a suitable position, both between lectures at University and also when I needed permanent employment. I always recomended them"
"My Consultant has been brilliant throughout and so supportive - including listening to my worries and tears of job when I not only got a job but ’THE JOB OF A LIFETIME’. Thank you so much!!"
"I''d just like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the help you offered me during my short time with Lucy Walker Recruitment. I have recommended your agency to friends who may require assistance from agencies in the future as I felt you gave me the best service out of all the agencies I signed up with, of which there were about nine, I just wish I had found out about you earlier!"
"This is the second job my Consultant has found for me and she has always worked with a professional yet friendly attitude. She can''t be faulted. I‘d recommend anyone to Lucy Walker Recruitment"
"The best agency in Leeds I have been to. My Consultant provided a high standard of service, she is very professional and it was a pleasure to work with her. I‘d highly recommend your agency."
"My Consultant is by far the most diligent and effective job consultant I have ever worked with. She is an outstanding asset to Lucy Walker Recruitment and the reason that I have used the company repeatedly."
"I really enjoyed working with you ladies. Thank you for all your help in getting me a fab job. I look forward to working with you again - to find me an assistant."
"I have never used the services of a recruitment agency before and I am exceptionally pleased with the service."
Employer Testimonial
"Having signed up with various recruitment agenices upon being made redundant, I found Lucy Walker Recruitment to be the most efficient and professional. Genuinely commited to helping me find employment as opposed to just another name in the system."
"We always use your service because it is so reliable and you are very accommodating – and cheerful! - when we occasionally have to change our requirements at the last minute!"
"Our Consultant was very tuned in to our requirements and understood fully what we wanted from a candidate. I would strongly recommend her in the future."
"Within a couple of days of meeting, Lucy Walker Recruitment, they found me the perfect candidate. From start to finish all the staff were very friendly and professional. I shall definitely be using them again."
"After constant trouble with other recruitment agencies, I can not believe how different and professional Lucy Walker Recruitment is to everyone else. I want to thank everyone there for their help.
"Lucy Walker Recruitment have successfully placed many great candidates within our Company by listening to what we need and really understanding the calibre of candidates we‘re looking for. They are eager to help and it is a pleasure to work with them. They offer a truly professional service."
"I am happy to say that I have always had a courteous, prompt and professional service from the staff at Lucy Walker Recruitment. They are an excellent recruitment agency and come highly recommended."
The Interview
With the range of methods used to evaluate a candidates' suitability for a position, interview preparation is critical to make the right impression.
Before the interview:
Obviously, check and double check the date, time, location, travelling time and who you are due to meet.
Truly effective preparation however, involves research. Your consultant at Lucy Walker Recruitment will be able to provide good background information on the company and role, as well as an insight into the people you are likely to meet. The internet libraries and trade publications will allow you to take control of your level of knowledge prior to the interview.
Ensure you know enough about the role and have a good understanding of it. You will be asked questions directly related to the job and if you are not clear on the responsibilities, this will become apparent as the interview progresses. Perhaps prepare some examples of past experiences within your career that may closely relate to the job in question.
First impressions:
First impressions are critical; psychologists will tell you that you are evaluated within seconds of contact, so it's worth paying attention to your visual presence to make sure you're perceived as a visual fit for the company. Typically this means professional business dress, but add your own style, by accessorising. If you feel good about how you look, you will demonstrate this with confidence and confidence is its own style!
Also, think about your body language. A handshake when you first meet your interviewer, is always received well. Follow this with regular eye contact throughout the interview. This will suggest confidence and more importantly, integrity in what you are saying and also may put the interviewer at ease.
Listen:
Of course an interview is about you selling yourself for the role. However, listening is also vital. An interview is essentially a conversation, so it is important to listen to what you are being told. When asked a question, write it down if you like, so you can focus on answering the question directly. Be open and honest and also animated when you can be. Enthusiasm is so important! Your interviewer wants to see that you are interested, so demonstrate this to them. If you are faced with a difficult question, stay calm and take a minute to think about your answer. If you really don't know the answer, say so. Your interviewer will be more impressed by you being honest then stumbling through an ill-considered answer.
Your turn to talk:
Interviews are a 2 way meeting, so don't be afraid to ask your own questions throughout the interview. This will confirm your interest and enthusiasm, creating a stronger rapport with your interviewer.
The structure:
Most interviews follow a similar structure - introductions, an overview of the role/company, a set of questions from the employer to help establish your suitability and then an opportunity for you to ask questions before concluding the meeting.
Remember to be factual and concise whilst avoiding one-word answers, stay calm and consider any response for a moment. The key is to remain positive, rely on the preparation you have done and be honest.
At the end of the interview:
With most of the hard work behind you, ensure you end the interview well. Leaving that lasting impression is key!
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If you have enjoyed the interview and you are impressed with what you have seen in the Company and heard about the role, be sure to say so, before you leave.
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Ask about the next stage in the recruitment process. Will there be a further interview or a direct decision?
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If you are keen, leave the interviewer in no doubt that you want the role. This could be the clincher between you and someone else, who may not have shown the same levels of enthusiasm. Wanting the job can be as critical a criteria to an employer, as anything else. Let them know that you want the job!