One quick change that can immediately improve interview quality – Score candidates independently before you compare notes. At the end of interviews, it’s really easy for one confident voice to anchor everyone else’s opinion. The hiring manager says “I thought X was great” and suddenly everyone agrees, and any uncertainty gets glossed over, because it […]
There’s a shift happening in hiring right now and most companies haven’t fully caught up with it yet. AI has changed what a CV represents. Candidates can now generate polished, well structured applications in minutes, tailored precisely to a job description and presented in a way that makes a candidate look like a perfect fit.
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“The top performer isn’t always the top interviewee”. I heard this on the radio during the week and couldn’t have said it better myself. Companies spend time planning interviews, comparing candidates, going through the process and then at the end, they hire the person who sold themselves the best. Is that always the top performer?
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It’s easy to blame salary. But money is rarely the whole story, it’s just the most convenient explanation for everyone. The truth is: something in your process failed before they ever handed in their notice. ✨ They never truly bought in If a candidate finishes an interview process without a clear, compelling answer to “why this
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Most hiring managers ask: “Why do you want this job?”But here’s the question that actually predicts retention: “What would make you leave a job Hiring managers and HR spend interviews selling the role, checking skills, assessing culture fit. All important. But rarely explore what drives someone away. The candidates who quit after three months? They
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When I asked my LinkedIn network whether they’d continue with an interview process that included an AI interview round, the results were stark: 82% said no, only 18% said yes. This overwhelming rejection of AI interviews reveals something crucial about where we are in the intersection of recruitment and technology. The Human Cost of Efficiency
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We’ve all heard it a million times: “new year, new me.” It’s the phrase that fills our social media feeds every January, alongside gym selfies, fresh planners, and ambitious goal lists. But here’s what’s interesting: when it comes to job searching, it’s not just talk. Irish candidates really are more active in January. And if
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I asked candidates a simple question last week on a LinkedIn poll: “Have you ever left an interview feeling no longer interested in the job?” 95% said yes. Let that sink in! Here’s something I’ve learned: interviews are basically first dates for your professional life. And just like dating, both people are deciding if this
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There’s something interesting happening in hiring right now: AI has made everyone’s resume look absolutely amazing. And honestly? That’s kind of fantastic in some ways. A brilliant QC Analyst who struggles with words can now articulate their experience clearly. Someone whose second language is English can compete on equal footing with native speakers. A career
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You’ve found the perfect candidate. Great CV, brilliant interview, exactly what you need. You’re ready to make an offer. And then… nothing. Radio silence. They’ve vanished into thin air. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Candidate ghosting is frustratingly common, and I get why it stings when you’ve invested time and energy
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