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22 Cards in this Set
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Why do you want this role? |
Crave a fast paced work environment Very goal/target orientated Keen to start a career for myself |
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What can you bring to this role? |
1 thing carried with me through school/uni/work is how hardworking I am - wont find anyone more hardworking than me. I'm very keen to start a career for myself - plan on progressing fast I thrive under pressure and money-motivated - perfect environment for me |
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Describe a serious obstactle that you had to overcome that was standing in the way of you achieving your dreams |
A-level first year Didn't get desired grades Repeated year to get grades up - to go to russell group uni Shows my commitment and determination to achieve my goals went to uni a year later than all my friends |
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Tell me about one of your proudest professional achievements |
Dissertation >90% even though the experiment didn't go as planned Had to change and teach myself a lot of new things |
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Please describe a professioal situation in which you didn't do well |
First year A-levels Didn't get desired grades Repeated year - turned it around Now tutor students so don't make the same mistake I did |
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Can you share an experience where a project dramatically shifted directions atthe last minute? what did you do? |
Dissertation - fish didnt mate Had to take a step back and look at the data we had and find an interesting title Worked out for the best as I found some very interesting results |
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Tell me about a time you had a heavy workload. How were you able to handle the workload |
3 years at uni haha! Wasnt a time where I wasn't balancing more than one project Prioritise by how difficult I found them more difficult = more time do small tasks inbetween lectures Split up lecture notes - prepared when it came to revision |
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Tell me about a time you missed a deadline. what happened? |
Forgot to submit online Visited lecturer first thing next morning he was so pleased I visited him in person as opposed to emailing him a copy like a lot of other students had he accepted my late submissions also helped i hadn't missed a deadline before |
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Tell me about a time were you were communicating with someone and they did not understand you? What were you discussing? What did you do and what were the results? |
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Whats your biggest weakness? |
Over Analytical Put a lot of pressure on myself to be the best I can As a result I am a fast and keen learner v. organised over prepared thorough |
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Whats your biggest strength? |
Thrive under pressure Fast and keen learner Great problem solver Hard Working Organised Self-motivated |
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Why do you think you will be sucessful at this job? |
Organised. Great Listener. After years of working in retail find it easy meeting and talking to new people. Target-driven. Excellent at multi-tasking and managing multiple projects. Work well as part of a team. Very Quick Learner. |
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What motivates you? |
Goal/Target oreintated Responsibility/Pressure - want my own team one day Money - eager to move out |
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How do you manage your time and prioritise work? |
By how much of my time they will take up/difficulty Importance |
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Give an example of where you showed initiative? |
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Would you say you are a good judge of character? |
yes - by the people I choose to surround myself with because I don't judge someone until I fully understand them Can't get to know someone if you judge a book by it's cover never have a pre-determined opinion of someone |
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Where do you want to be in __ years? |
Be sucessful in my chosen career Be managing my own team Have moved out (hopefully!) |
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What do you know about our company? |
operate purely within the specialism of Finance Best finance company to work for - awards Largest finance recruiter in london |
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Why do you want to work for us? |
Building an environment for our employees to enjoy and progress remains central to everything we do. I don't just want to work for anyone want to enjoy the place i work build a career for myself One of our strategic ambitions is to ‘Treat our people better than any other business in the UK’. |
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What is your understanding of the role of a recruitment consultant? |
Recruitment consultants are responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions with client companies. They work with client companies, building relationships in order to gain a better understanding of their recruitment needs and requirements. |
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What is your understanding of the role of a recruitment consultant? cont. |
Recruitment consultants attract candidates by drafting advertising copy for use in a wide range of media, as well as by networking, headhunting and through referrals. They screen candidates, interview them, do background checks and finally match them to their clients. Consultants also provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities. |
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Awards won |
'The Best Recruitment Company to Work' - Recruitment International 'Most Effective Pay & Benefits Strategy' - Recruiter: Investing in Talent: Most Innovative Benefit' - Recruiter: Investing in Talent: 2015' Most Effective Team Motivation Event' - Recruiter: Investing in Talent: Winner of 'Best Workplaces - Medium Category' - Great Place to Work: |
