Category Archives: CANDIDATES

Preparing to Join the Workforce:
The Job Application

As a result of very poor quality in some of the applications we receive from mainly younger candidates, I feel a need to write about some of the things that may help in improving these applications. The reality of the … Continue reading

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How to get a Job as a Mature candidate

The recent financial turmoil has forced many people who had already retired to have to re-enter the workforce. Or for some who were aiming to retire soon, they are having to stay on. For others, it has not been easy … Continue reading

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How to Choose an Employer

Are you in the job market? Or are you maybe tired with your current role and want to see what else is out there? Read on … Well it certainly is an employee’s market at the moment. Despite some of … Continue reading

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What Can We Do For Candidates?

Many candidates have had some pretty poor experiences with recruitment companies – no answers to applications, bland responses and feeling like the consultant just doesn’t care about you. Our aim at Lois Jamieson Recruitment is to improve the quality of … Continue reading

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Resume information for candidates

Useful hints for your resume layout Firstly, there is no one way to present a resume. But the most important thing is that it is clear, concise and easily readable and relevant to the role you have applied for. Many … Continue reading

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Researching Potential Employers

When you are in the market for a new position, it is a real bonus if you can find a role and employer that is going to provide the type of challenges and opportunities that match your expectations. People specifically … Continue reading

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Candidate information on interviews

Interviews —some people hate them and some people thrive on them. The reality of the job market is that you have to have interviews to get any new position. Whether it is an interview with a recruitment agency, or the … Continue reading

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Researching Potential Employers

When you are in the market for a new position, it is a real bonus if you can find a role and employer that is going to provide the type of challenges and opportunities that match your expectations. People specifically … Continue reading

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