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Knowing how you work best to increase productivity and drive performance can be indispensable throughout your career.  Whether it's a change to your usual routine, or simply that the routine is getting a bit 'too routine' then it's important to reassess what's working for you and what isn't, to keep morale high and avoid burnout at any costs.  Learning how and what your workplace behaviours and triggers are, can be an extremely important life skill that can benefit you in many ways from the results you yield to the . If you are in a working routine that is extremely structured and ridgid or even the complete opposite, maybe now could be the perfect time to try something new. We have compiled some of our best strategies for tackling and preventing burnout or even that lull feeling that can lead to productivity losses. Right now, your workday may be feeling longer than ever, you are not alone, many people feel like this. It's important that you take action! Whatever the reason, making a positive change to your day can drastically improve you mood and attitude to work. Reboot your routine with our tips below, there’s no better time for you to begin implementing one or two of these methods into your weekly routine.    Know your limits Switching off from work at the end of the day comes more naturally to some of us than it does to others. Everyone is different, so get well-practiced at spotting your individual warning signs when you’re gradually becoming more overwhelmed. Pay attention to how you are feeling week to week and don’t be hard on yourself. Acknowledge any extra stress so that you can begin to counteract it, rather than feeding it. During your work week, know when to call it a day. When your workload is getting particularly heavy, avoid accepting invitations to meetings which you don’t need to be part of and focus on your tasks in order of their priority.   Take some time out Seems obvious right? Taking a break is the quickest way to hit the refresh button. Whether you use your holiday days to travel and get a change of scenery, or treat yourself to a relaxing staycation, the most important thing is to spend time with loved ones and be present. Be certain to set up out-of-office messages before leaving the office and avoid time spent responding to work emails.  Burnout is primarily a workplace issue, but how you use your time outside of work is equally important if you wish to avoid it. It is essential that you find time to take care of yourself and do things that you find refreshing. If it's been a while since your last break, don't put off your holiday to a time that may seem better. Taking a long weekend to properly unplug and get some distance from your work life will be greatly beneficial. This will only serve to make you more energised and productive on your return. In turn, further preventing your work anxieties from spilling into your personal life.   Know your team’s strengths and ask for help Fill your workweek with more optimism by getting familiar with the strengths of your colleagues, as well as their pain points. The tasks that you most dread might be something that one of your teammates excels at and enjoys. Not great at managing your time? You most likely have a colleague who is a champion at being organised. Not great with technology? There’s likely a member of your team who’s a tech whizz. Knowing the values that specific members of your team can add, means that you can turn to them for advice, help, and even handy shortcuts, which will speed up your workflow and ensure you get things done more efficiently. Be sure to understand how you can also use your own skills to return the favour, so that you build stronger relationships with your colleagues, who will WANT to help you out.    Schedule free time in your calendar Commit to this just like you would an important meeting or an appointment. Block out some time, even if it’s just half an hour a day - it’s crucial to find time for a break. If you find it hard to disconnect, remember that taking breaks only improves productivity and focus. Meaning that you will get more fruits from your labor when you get back to work, essentially gaining back the time you took off for a breather.    Plan your work week and know what needs to take priority Be realistic about how long individual tasks and projects are likely to take. If you schedule too many things in, you will likely be rushing through tasks and may not be working effectively, only leading you to have to revisit projects and putting you more behind on the schedule than you had planned.  When planning your week, block in some contingency time that is dedicated to completing any unfinished tasks. This will allow for any unforeseen hiccups which may take place, or if you have any additional unexpected workloads sent your way. By doing this, you give yourself a greater chance of leaving the office on Friday with a feeling of positivity. Plus hopefully, you will have completed your to-do list, without carrying too much over.   Change your environment If you are working remotely, try to switch up your environment to get a change of setting. If you’ve had a stressful few months, you will likely associate the space in which you’ve been predominantly spending your time, with these emotions. Without realising it, you may be setting yourself up to feel slightly on edge before you even begin your workday.  If you can, work from a different location and try tackling your day surrounded by fresh scenery. You could even break up your day into more digestible pieces by spending an occasional afternoon working from a different location.   Work out Although it may feel like the last thing you want to do when you’re already feeling time-pressured and exhausted, exercise is a great way to take the edge off. It’s a way to dedicate time purely to yourself, and it’s an hour or so in your day where you can focus on one task. Not only will this help you zone out, but active life will also leave you feeling re-energised, while the endorphin rush will combat any feelings of stress and make any worries seem much more manageable. The important thing is that you’re not hard on yourself - if you hate running, don’t force yourself to run 5k a day. Find an activity that you actually enjoy and which you will be able to stick to. It should not feel like a chore and even if you only find 15 minutes to get moving, do it! Any amount of exercise is better than nothing and something to feel proud of.    Organise time for something you enjoy You’ve probably heard this before. The usual call to find a new hobby, discover a new passion, or get back into a consistent exercise regime could serve to exacerbate any anxiety you're dealing with - especially if you are already feeling overwhelmed that you may not be using your time and energy correctly.  Put this into perspective by starting with something small. Unwinding should not be stressful, find an activity that you truly want to dedicate time to, it could be as simple as finding a podcast which you love and making time to tune in every week. You might enjoy spending time learning to cook new dishes, trying your hand at gardening, learning to meditate, or subscribing to a new magazine. Again, make sure you make time for activities such as these. If you’re a real workaholic, it may even be necessary to schedule this with yourself and make time for it in your diary!    Try incorporating mindfulness into your life Mindfulness is defined as a state of intentional, non-judgmental focus on the present moment. You’re likely familiar with mindfulness techniques which are incorporated into practices, such as yoga and meditation. Research has shown that it has many health benefits, such as improving mood and stress management. There are a whole host of mindfulness techniques that you can try out, such as breathing techniques and even mindful eating. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mindfulness/ The additional benefit of mindfulness is that it seeks to increase your awareness and focus, helping you to give your best performance at work.   Pay attention to your body When you’re feeling the impact of burnout, it’s demanding on your body and physical health. The foundation of preventing burnout is to ensure you consistently give your body what it needs and feed it well with its simple but most important requirements – sleeping, eating, and physical activity.  Be certain that you’re giving your body the chance to fully restore and repair itself, especially when you’re working so hard throughout the day.    When you’re fulfilled by the way you spend and invest your time, both inside and outside of work, it’s far easier to maintain balance within your life and to manage day-to-day stresses and demands.    These are some of the easiest and most straightforward methods to implement and combat the negative effects of feeling overworked. Though you may not be able to control all aspects of your job which contribute to burnout, supporting yourself and feeling supported by the people who surround you, provides the best defense against the fatigue which you may experience in the office.    You do have the ability to take control of how you feel about yourself and life in general. Invest your time wisely and if you are already feeling burnt out, remember that it won’t last forever. You may be going through a difficult and demanding period, but always keep in mind that the endpoint exists and each day you are getting closer to it.   If you are feeling busy at work and are looking to hire, we can save time when finding new team members. We are now helping you prepare for virtual interviews and preparing candidates for the new types of questions you may ask during this process.   As a candidate, now might seem an uncertain time to find a new job vacancy, however, it could be an excellent time to join a forward-thinking business  Contact us today to find out how one of our experienced recruiters can assist you throughout the entire onboarding or interview process.

A day in the life of a graduate recruitment consultant at Hamlyn Williams and insight into what your recruitment career will look like at Hamlyn Williams. Our values spell the word GREAT, and we will give you all the tools to learn and develop your career to become GREAT. Before you delve into the exciting world of work and find your desired career path, you might want to know what a day in the life of a Recruitment Consultant at Hamlyn Williams entails.What does a Recruitment Consultant do? In summary, companies require people to achieve their targets and business objectives, as a recruitment consultant you will be making crucial introductions to enable this, whilst becoming well-known among your market as a knowledgeable and reliable talent acquisition partner.  Recruitment can be a fast-paced and fun sales environment, where you will be dealing with lots of people. This means that if you land a recruitment graduate job with us, you will encounter a whole host of different types of businesses looking to hire or grow (clients), and applicants (candidates) at some of the biggest and most reputable companies globally. Recruitment can be a very exciting and rewarding career, finding someone their dream job is an incredible feeling. In addition to that, and similar to other sales jobs, you will be working in a team to achieve sales targets which once met and exceeded can mean you receive a good bonus at the end of the month.  Starting a new career anywhere can be daunting and it's always good to understand fully what the job has in-store. We asked Yaingy a Recruitment Consultant based in our Cardiff office, the following questions to give you a better idea of what to expect:   As a Recruiter, what's the first thing you do when you get into the office? Make myself a black coffee to start the day. After this, I go through my emails and respond to messages from candidates and clients.    What would you consider your most important task of the day to be? Set daily tasks and have them jotted down (I use sticky notes on my laptop). Every day is different and the priorities of tasks change, it’s incredibly important to be organised and manage your time effectively to ensure there is good productivity delivered. It’s important to understand the value of your time as a recruitment consultant here at Hamlyn Williams, it’s all great working hard but if by the end of the day, there are no results, you would have wasted a day. Work smart, not hard! Make your job easier.   What market do you work in and how do you keep up to date with industry news? I specialise in our EMEA Fintech Recruitment space, specifically in Legal and Compliance. The majority of my clients are start-ups, and for this reason I have to consistently keep up-to-date with the market to see any regulatory changes and news updates as these can help my business development and is key market knowledge required for me to understand our client’s needs. For this I do the following: Network. Connect with everyone on LinkedIn and if attending an event, I will meet people and I hand out my business cards. Engaging with my audience. Speaking with senior clients in the industry on a daily basis helps me to build and establish a relationship which I maintain by staying in touch through regular emails. These contacts can not only be your candidates and increase your chance of making a placement, they can also give you jobs and recommendations! Win-Win! Other ways to keep up with the market include: Read articles/Sign up to Newsletters and utilising Market Intelligence Tools; i.e TalentTicker.   Give us a brief rundown of your daily responsibilities as a Recruiter at Hamlyn Williams. Admin - Answering emails and adding information to our database. This is important to keep track of all your conversations and helps people on the team know which clients and candidates you are working with,  Business Development  - Speaking to the market, this includes; Senior people within businesses, finding out what is going on in the industry, whether the company they work at are hiring, marketing CVs, headhunt to BD, connecting and reaching out to hiring managers that are currently hiring.  Finding candidates (sourcing); Write job posts from the descriptions the client gives you, and posting these job adverts to receive candidate applications. Searching the internal system to find the candidates we already have and headhunting new candidates via LinkedIn. Schedule calls to fully qualify every candidate and shortlist the best ones. Format CVs and send them to the client accordingly in a timely manner. Organising interviews; asking for candidate and client availabilities and scheduling these in.    What’s the last thing you do before you leave the office? Set my tasks for the next day. Write job posts/job ads. Make sure I have emailed candidates and clients that will get back to me overnight, in preparation for me to call in the morning.   What kind of clients do you work with on a regular basis? Head of Compliance Chief Compliance Officers Head of Legal/General Counsels Managing Director/CEOs (smaller sized firms) All of the above in both the Fintech space i.e Payment Providers, FX, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, as well as Internet/E-Commerce.   What's the best thing about working in a sales environment and what do you enjoy most about the role? Being able to speak to knowledgeable people who love what they do. Not only do I find my market interesting, but I am also constantly learning every day from these professionals. Competitiveness: we all work as a team, but we are also in it for ourselves. I want to make as much money as I can, in order to do that we just keep doing what we do best every day, the rest will follow! Simply being around my colleagues, we’re a small family here. We help each other when we need it for advice, and also motivate each other to drive the sales floor. I love the satisfaction of being able to find someone a job that they’ve been looking for with the best package, but also most importantly, making money.   What would your one piece of advice be to someone looking into being a recruiter at Hamlyn Williams? RESILIENCE: Nothing comes easy. If you want to make money and be exceptional in your job as a Recruiter at Hamlyn Williams, you need to do the following: Work Hard & Smart.  Persevere and don’t give up, remember you are building a network and desk from scratch, no one knows who you are yet and your job is to make sure they do and that they come to you. Hamlyn Williams has the best learning tools, support, and guidance that can help you become the best recruiter and excel if you put the hard work in. Once you do the basics, the rest WILL follow. There is no timeframe to how quickly you can make your first placement, this is dependent on you.    If you're interested in learning more about joining us and beginning a career as a recruiter, please do get in touch via info@hamlynwilliams.com to arrange a confidential chat.          

The idea of progressing your career and stepping into a brand-new role is very exciting. Unfortunately, the prospect of finding and securing that perfect new role is sometimes met with dread and procrastination rather than excitement. Successfully navigating a career move is exceptionally time-consuming, the process can take over your spare time, distracting you from your workweek and upsetting your work/life balance. Fortunately, with the help of a recruiter, there are various ways that the entire transition can be eased, and the amount of stress can be drastically reduced, whilst the pathways to new opportunities will be simultaneously multiplied. The following points highlight how a recruiter can help you throughout the entire interview process, why you should focus on building a strong relationship with a good recruiter, and some tips on how you can get the most out of that relationship.   Securing the Interview Recruiters save you time Before even securing that interview, imagine the number of hours that you could spend searching job boards for the right openings, and then consider the additional amount of time it takes to apply to the jobs that you manage to filter down. By getting yourself into the talent pool of a recruiter, you have the potential of being considered for roles without even having to do any extra work. Getting in contact with a recruiter specialising in your industry is a great way to fast track the process of finding the best opportunities that are appropriate to your experience and skill set. Access to more job opportunities Secondly, not all roles are advertised on job sites. Some companies wish to exercise discretion when recruiting or may have tight turnaround deadlines, preferring not to lose any time by advertising and waiting for responses. In such cases, where companies go directly to recruiters to access candidates, you will need to be connected with an effective recruiter to get your foot in the door. Even if all of the roles you might want to apply for were posted on job sites, it’s probably impossible to keep up with the number of new opportunities that are refreshed onto job boards each day, and even more difficult to ensure that you are actively looking at every job site where relevant roles could be being posted. Recruiters have great market intel and keep up to date with the newly vacant positions as they become available. Gain market intelligence If you work with a recruiter specialising in your niche area, they will readily have a great grasp of your qualifications and experience, as well as new developments within the industry. Their daily interactions mean that they will understand, from first-hand experience, what hiring trends are taking place within your industry. They have also developed trusted partnerships with multiple hiring managers, so will likely be amongst the first to know when new opportunities arise. Expert recruiters know what skillsets will help you stand out from the crowd and utilise this knowledge to ensure that you best portray these key skills and experience, via your CV and during interview.   Preparing for Interview Insider information Consultants have a relationship with the companies that they will be putting you forward for and may have already placed candidates there before. They will know, from the company’s previous feedback, what their motives are for hiring, what they are looking for in a candidate, and what they avoid when looking for new hires. They will understand the company culture and will also have an idea of the recruitment process that an organisation will be proceeding with. Therefore, you will know what to expect and can get an indication of the structure of your interview and the sort of questions or challenges you will need to be prepared for. Expert Interview Preparation Recruiters will ensure that you feel fully prepared before entering your interview. Not only will they be able to guide you as you review the job description and how your experience aligns with the responsibilities of the role but can go far beyond this by providing information on the hiring manager’s personality, interview style, and professional background. With the help of a recruiter, you will get a stronger understanding of what will be expected of candidates during each interview stage. You will be armed with the knowledge of which key things are most important to your interviewer and will know which parts of your CV to emphasise in order to best impress them. In addition to this, your recruiter can give you top tips on how to close the interview and also suggest some sample questions to ask your interviewer.    After Interview Get honest feedback After interviews take place, an efficient recruiter will always go directly to both the candidate and their client to discuss how it went and get feedback. Unfortunately, many companies aren’t always great at providing applicants with feedback. As you can imagine, the recruiter probably has an established relationship with the hiring manager, leading the interviewer to share their thoughts more openly. The Recruiter will also be well experienced in probing hiring managers for more information and more detailed explanations for their views – they know what questions to ask. This means that you can get more detailed and in-depth feedback on how you perform at interview. Not only will this be greatly advantageous for developing this for the future, if the interview is a first stage interview, but you will also know what may need to be addressed at the second interview or what concerns the employer might have that you can then rectify. Negotiating the best deal As you progress through the recruitment stages and successfully secure a new position, your recruiter will usually handle the job offer and be able to negotiate the best terms and salary for you. This is greatly beneficial because recruiters are great negotiators. Whilst negotiating does not come naturally to everyone, and can often even feel awkward, a recruiter will ensure that you get the deal you deserve. You can be certain that they’re genuinely invested in getting you the highest compensation as it’s also within their own interest. Extend your Network Connections Once you have worked with a recruiter to apply for a role, they will most likely want to hold onto your details, not only to keep you as a contact but also to keep you within their talent pool. Even after you have been happily placed in a new position, this is a great way to ensure that you’re still open to opportunities to evolve your career further. Your CV could be considered for new and exciting roles, without you actively looking or having to give up any time to send an application. Many organisations will use a recruiter repetitively when they are satisfied with their service. Good recruiters spend their days solidifying strong relationships with hiring managers. By connecting with a recruiter that specialises in your industry, through them, you can benefit by becoming connected with the important decision-makers within organisations that you wish to work for. To be put in touch with a recruiter specialising in your market contact info@hamlynwilliams.com today.

Candidate experience is important. The perception a prospective employee can change throughout the recruitment process. This includes the search and application process, the interview procedure, and the onboarding programme. The candidate experience that you provide is integral to your company’s hiring efforts. The way you conduct yourself to external professionals within your industry will be taken as a strong indication of what it’s like to work for your organisation and will determine whether the best candidates accept your job offer. Building a superior employer brand will assist in securing the best talent and receiving high-quality applications. It’s important to get this right. Whilst organisations work hard to support their employees as they work remotely, hiring and onboarding is also still taking place. If your company and colleagues are not already well versed in hosting virtual interviews, follow these guidelines to ensure that the interview process you provide is still well organised and effective. When the interview is confirmed When working with a recruitment company many of the below tasks will be completed for you, saving valuable time. Read more about how recruiters can assist throughout the interview process here. Send the candidate an itinerary With a structure in place, you can then send the candidate a clearly outlined structure for the call. Let them know what to expect, roughly how long it will take and who they will be speaking with. Also, attach the profiles of the interviewer/s and all of their contact details, so that the applicant can contact them easily if they have any technical issues. Your recruiter will be in touch with the candidate in preparation for the interview, so ensure that they have wished the candidate luck and communicated that your team is enthusiastic about speaking with them. Provide detailed instructions Send the applicant straightforward and in-depth instructions on how to access the call and provide everything they might need. Email a link to the software that you will be using to conduct the interview. Make sure that they have it downloaded and have created an account if they don’t already have one. Outline exactly who will be calling who and put an invite in the candidate’s diary, attaching the relevant link that they will need to dial into the call. This will reassure the job applicant and reduce the likelihood of any unexpected complications they might encounter. The fear of being late for a scheduled interview is enough to get anybody flustered before even sitting down to answer your questions. Have a structured interviewing process in place Create a plan so that each interview has a specific purpose with the same set of questions that must be asked of all prospects. Each candidate should go through the same set of interviews, to ensure the process is to the point and you can make decisions quickly and avoid leaving candidates hanging. Set up a process and train your team - Make sure that all team members responsible for organising and holding interviews are conducting themselves professionally and each individual’s style and process aligns consistently with the standards that you expect to see from your organisation. Hold a web seminar to set the rules and outline the steps that everyone should follow for each stage of the process. Make sure that your team has all the information that they need to answer any new questions that candidates may ask of them – especially update them on the changes that you have made to the structure of your onboarding procedure in response to the implications of COVID-19. Check your surroundings You may be living with others who are working from home, so carefully choose the most appropriate place to carry out the call. Pick somewhere quiet, where you won’t get distracted or interrupted. Before interviews, run a test call and check: That the lighting is good That the background is not cluttered or disruptive The line is clear, and the internet connection is strong enough. Is your microphone at the correct level? Can you hear, and be heard clearly? Break the ice  For most, interviews are nerve-wracking and uneasy experiences and the candidate may feel a little more uncomfortable speaking to a screen rather than in person. Start your conversation with some small talk as a way of warming up to the more serious conversation. Something as simple as asking how their day has been so far will ease the tension. Create a welcoming tone so that the person you are interviewing is more comfortable to fully express what their experience and personal qualities are. Gaining more openness from your candidate will help you make a decision quicker. It’s also important to display a pleasant and friendly feel, so that the person that you decide you want for the role, wants to work for you too. During the Interview Know your intentions The interviewer should know the experience and qualities that they are looking for inside out. Fully comprehend all of the requirements and responsibilities of the role so that you can ask purposeful questions that allow you to directly examine whether the candidate is going to be able to deliver on these. However, it is also important to still ask some more open-ended questions so that the interviewee has the opportunity to pitch for themselves and display how they see themselves fulfilling these duties. Execute the same level of professionalism  A virtual interview may seem more relaxed than a face-to-face interview but remain formal and focused. Give the candidate your full undivided attention when they are speaking, even if you have determined that they are not going to be the right fit for the role. Don’t draw the interview to a premature end, try to let it run for the scheduled amount of time. Like you usually would, be certain to keep positive body language throughout. Maintain good posture and eye contact so that the candidate knows you are engaged. Familiarise the candidate with your company culture Since the candidate won’t be visiting your workplace for their interview, they will miss out on getting a first feel of what your company culture and work environment is like. To make up for this, you could assign some extra time to talk about your organisations story and its values, share more about your company’s missions and plans for the future. You could even introduce your candidates to some of the team which they will be joining if they’re successful. Give them a chance to make a closing statement Interviewing from home could lead to more interruptions or distractions happening throughout the call. Before ending the interview, ask the candidate if there is anything else that they feel you should know and give them the opportunity to speak. This prevents the prospect from ending the interview disappointedly or with any negative feeling that they may not have had the chance to say something they wanted to. After the Interview Follow up promptly Regularly communicate with the candidate at every stage of the hiring process and don’t leave them in the dark. After the interview, send a follow-up email or text thanking them for their time and outlining the next steps, let them know when they can expect to hear a result. Don’t withhold bad news Rejecting candidates is difficult but don’t avoid this part of the process. Once you have taken a candidate out of the running, do them the courtesy of letting them know that they are no longer being considered for the role and even offer feedback. Ask for feedback   Send surveys and pay attention to the responses you get, especially if this process is new for your company. You’ll gain invaluable insight on your hiring process, through the eyes of an outsider. Continually evaluate your webcam interview process and work to make progress by improving on any constructive criticism you receive. Wait until the hiring process is over before asking for feedback, a candidate who is in the process of applying for a role might not be completely open and honest with their opinion.   For you, the interview is likely just one appointment in your diary and part of an already busy day as you adjust to working remotely. For the candidate, it will be a significant event not only during their day but their week. They will have been preparing for this and have probably been researching your organisation in anticipation, so make sure you have made all of the necessary preparations on your side. The perceptions that people will form around what it’s like to be your employee, will be heavily contributed to through the hiring process they experience. Provide a well thought out and structured process so that candidates have a positive encounter with your organisation. This in turn builds a better reputation for you and improves your employer brand. More people will want to work for you, making it easier for you to secure the talent you want.  Work with a recruitment consultant at Hamlyn Williams to define your candidate experience throughout this unpredictable time. Whether you are a client or candidate, please get in contact with us to be put in touch with a specialist recruiter who can assist with your hiring needs at every stage of the recruitment process and offer advice, specific to your market.

HAPPY GLOBAL TALENT ACQUISITION DAY!   The first Wednesday of September is Global Talent Acquisition day, a day that recognises those who work in talent acquisition teams. That includes Recruiters, HR professionals, staffers and anyone involved in the hiring process, where their jobs purpose is to source talented workers. It’s value is massive, both to businesses achieving growth objectives and targets, and also to individuals to meet life ambitions and career goals.   Today we are thanking every HWer globally for their hard work and perseverance, especially during such a challenging year. In addition to our GREAT recruiters (our company values spell out G.R.E.A.T), our internal Talent Acquisition teams make an incredible effort every day to find new colleagues to join our global team. Having the right people within the business enables us to better serve our customers, focus on improving working relationships not to mention meeting our ambitious growth & expansion plans.   We are always looking for new colleagues to join our business, below we have gathered top tips from our global Talent Acquisition teams:   “My top tip for anyone looking to join HW is to always be prepared to answer interview questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)!” - Jamie Finnigan, TA – USA. When planning how you answer interview questions this method is proven to help you talk through the process, allowing your hiring panel get a good grasp of how you acted in a situation.   Ahead of your first interview, Harrison recommends you demonstrate resilience and grit on the phone: “I like it when people demonstrate resilience and grit on the phone, and have a passion to work hard and chase their goals.” – Harrison Kassin, TA, USA   Charles in Hong Kong adds that examples to prove this, helps hugely, “Hamlyn Williams are always looking for resilient individuals, so being able to demonstrate examples of resilience is a massive positive at interview stage.” – Charles Higson-Smith, Head of People APAC   In terms of preparing for the interview Euiain recommends be natural: “My top tip for candidates is to not over-rehearse their answers to the point of them being mechanical. Too many websites and experts prepare candidates for ‘nailing that interview’ and the result is robotic, rehearsed soundbites that tell me very little about their personality, and what separates them from the many other great candidates they’re competing for roles with. I prefer a measured, honest response, even if you have to take a couple of seconds to mull it over, that can be explored fully than a perfect internet answer that lacks substance. The deal is this; you answer my questions honestly and I won’t ask you to sell me a pen or where you want to be in 5 years’ time.” – Euiain Herring – Head of TA, EU.   Throughout the entire process Emilie’s top tip is about being your authentic self, she says: “Employers (like us!) want to invest in you as a person throughout your career, let who you are show during the process. Recruitment is all about personality, so it's important to get that across and not stick to scripted answers. Interviews are a two way conversation, be confident when asking questions about what’s important to you now, and down the line.” Emilie James, EU Talent Advisor.   We are hiring! Let us show you how Hamlyn Williams is an excellent place for a Recruitment career. We are investing in our people and have taken some time this year to look at our goals as a company and how they give our people more opportunities to learn develop and grow. We’re enhancing our employee engagement strategy and personal development offering as part of this.   In addition, we are undergoing exciting expansion measures, moving offices in London & New York to allow for growth plans, and are expanding further into Europe and Asia with 2-3 NEW offices opening in these locations soon.   We believe it’s a very exciting time to join us, and would love to speak with you and share our plans and how they can offer you unrivalled (and exciting!) career opportunities.     Get in touch:   If you’re a reccer you’ll no doubt head to LinkedIn to check us out. We’ve made in simple for you, if you click on the name below that will direct you to their LinkedIn pages. Don't mind our cheesy alliteration!    Our unrivalled US team are: Cat Cox – c.cox@hamlynwilliams.com Harrison Kassin - h.kassin@hamlynwilliams.com Jamie Finnigan - j.finnigan@hamlynwilliams.com   For our excellent European team, you can contact the below: Euiain Herring - e.Herring@hamlynwilliams.com Emilie James - e.james@hamlynwilliams.com   APAC awesomeness from: Charles Higson-Smith – C.HigsonSmith@hamlynwilliams.com   You can always email us on info@hamlynwilliams.com for any questions. All the best of luck, we hope to see you in the corridors soon!