JOB INTERVIEW COMING UP? INVEST IN YOUR CAREER

JOB INTERVIEW COMING UP?

I came across this interesting website that looks brilliant for people who want to sharpen their interview skills.  In this current market, finding work can be a difficult task, when you get invited to interview you want to make sure you are in top form and make the most of the opportunity.

This website will give you great training tools to ensure that you make the most of your interview opportunities and land your perfect job!

At my recruitment website www.zenrec.net our clients are setting up interviews everyday with people who want work in belfast or jobs in northern ireland. Job seekers need to realise the importance of interview training and ensuring they understand what employers want.  Have a look at Interview Gold and www.zenrec.net

What is InterviewGOLD™?

InterviewGOLD™ is an interactive online system that teaches job seekers how to prepare for all stages of the interview process and how to sell themselves confidently and effectively.

This easy to use cutting edge programme takes a unique approach to interview preparation that combines a fast track interview skills course with video practice interviews and interactive mock interviews and to date has helped thousands of people get the jobs they want.

What Recent Winners Say

Developed by a team of interview coaches, InterviewGOLD’s™ proven formula has successfully helped a wide range of applicants succeed at interviews and will work for any candidate at any level. Here’s feedback from some recent winners:

“…I had my interview on Monday night and I got the job. InterviewGOLD™ gave me such a confidence boost and really made me believe I could succeed.”
E Canning, Northern Ireland, Teacher

“…With the help I got in preparing for a Competency Based Interview, I have got a job offer from the very first interview.”
Jay Patel, Watford, Accountant

“…thank you…with InterviewGOLD™, I gained enough confidence and tips to sail through the first round yesterday.”
N. Mills, London, Salaried GP

“…I was amazed as to the accuracy of InterviewGOLD™. 11 out of the 13 questions they asked were in the first mock interview that it gave me. I was asked back for a second interview and got the job.”
Nigel Duncan, Manchester, Media Sector

“…InterviewGOLD™ helped me built my confidence and allowed me to demonstrate my capability and commitment without even having to answer questions.”A. Bolivar Leicester, Graduate Placement

How InterviewGOLD™ Will Help You Succeed

In today’s competitive job market, securing an interview is no guarantee of a job offer. In fact research shows that 85% of interview candidates lose the job within the first 5 minutes of an interview due to a lack of effective interview skills.

An yet it doesn’t have to be so. With InterviewGOLD™, interviewing successfully is a skill that you can learn quickly and easily. It teaches you how to arrive at an interview prepared, confident and able to correctly answer even the most challenging questions.

Know the interview questions most likely to arise
Expert answers will help you answer with confidence
A Fast Track Interview Skills Course get you fully prepared
Video Practice Interviews show you what to do
Interactive Mock Interviews perfect your answering skills

Interview Questions and Expert Answers With 80% Accuracy

InterviewGOLD™ includes the groundbreaking Answer Builder feature, which helps you prepare for generic and competency based questions and has model answers to literally thousands of interview questions*.

Key in the details of your interview and it takes you through highly realistic interactive mock interviews with the questions most likely to arise along with detailed model answers.

Developed by recruitment specialists who discovered that interviewers ask the same questions time and again, it has been proven to predict questions with an average of 80% accuracy even for job seekers applying for specialist posts at all levels.

*Includes a database of Expert Answers to 2,300 Interview Questions

Let InterviewGOLD™ Help Make Certain You Get the Job

“We are in the toughest job market for over 10 years and competition for jobs is fierce.”

Don’t risk losing out on the job to a better prepared competitor. Let InterviewGOLD™ help make certain you get the job of your choice; whether it’s your first interview, or you are getting back to work after a break or simply want a refresher to help climb the career ladder.

The InterviewGOLD™ course can be completed online, from the home or office and practice interviews can be saved for review and repetition while question and answer sessions can be printed and edited to help you refine your skills.

InterviewGOLD™ is so easy to use and so effective. Start practicing for your interview today with InterviewGOLD™ and let it help you get the job you deserve.

 

WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU?

“Why should I hire YOU?”

This is the classic question most of us hear during an interview. It’s often preceded by the phrase, “I’ve already interviewed another person for this position who looks perfect.” Then comes the killer question… “Why should I hire YOU?”

Be careful to avoid clever retorts or comedic one-liners here. Your interview is serious business and a wrong answer will send you packing. This is, in fact, the one question that interviewers like to ask because the answer can so easily separate the contenders from the also-rans. Give a wrong answer and the large “Game Over” sign flashes above your head.

[i]The ‘Story’ Approach[/i]

What they really want to know is, [i]“How are you different than all the other candidates who have applied for this position?” [/i] With this in mind, a good way to approach your answer here is to launch into your best “story” that answers this question, “Will you go the extra mile?”

Why is the employer asking why they should hire you? Because there are only five areas of interest that they have about you as a candidate:

1.  Your skills
2.  Your knowledge about the company
3.  Your manageability
4.  Your affordability
5.  Whether you can go above and beyond your job description

In this day of “lean and mean” operations philosophy, employers are looking for employees who can think bigger and perform duties above and beyond their jobs.

Remember to tell a good story – FACTS TELL – STORIES SELL!  Back up the WHY with real examples that stand you apart from the crowd and personalise your achievements.

Demonstrate Your Accomplishments

Realize that there will always be competing candidates with a higher skill level, more experience, more education/training, or even a smoother interviewing style. The one equalizer though, is the ability to demonstrate how you have risen above and gone that extra mile to accomplish an important task, complete the job or realize an important goal.

Here, you recount that story of exactly how you worked 60-hour weeks, acquired new skills, or whatever it took to distinguish yourself and meet the challenge head on to successfully make the sale, save the project or rescue a client. If you can monetize (put a £pound value on) the end result, your story will only be that much more dramatic.

Tell It Often

Knowing this ahead of time, it’s wise to put in the time beforehand to work on your answer to this question. Pick your best example of how you went above and beyond in your job. Work on your story to perfect it. Set the scene, describe the challenge and describe your role and the successful conclusion. Use this as an example of how you use your particular set of skills in an extraordinary time to “give it your all” and produce a clear benefit to your employer.

Since no other candidate can duplicate your own personal story here, you’ll make a memorable impression. Not only that, but quite possibly you’ll pull yourself ahead of that “perfect” candidate who preceded you.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CAREER SEARCH!

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE JOBS ON WWW.ZENREC.NET

How about a new life in Holland?

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO START A NEW LIFE THIS MONTH?

Tired of the same old thing?
Ever felt like you would like to travel but haven’t been able to get it organised?
Got no savings but would love to live in a new country?
Would you like a change of scenery?
Fancy experiencing a new culture?
Would you like to move and do it fast!?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS – READ ON – THIS COULD BE SO PERFECT FOR YOU!

Teleperformance Technical Solutions are currently recruiting for Customer Service Agents to be based in Maastricht (Southern Holland) to work on a large contract for a well known brand.

THIS TIME NEXT MONTH YOU COULD BE SETTLING INTO YOUR BRAND NEW EXCITING LIFE IN HOLLAND! JOBS START ON 1ST DECEMEMBER AND DON’T WORRY ABOUT FLIGHTS OR ACCOMODATION, THIS EMPLOYER IS FANATASTIC AND WILL LOOK AFTER EVERYTHING FOR YOU UNTIL YOU GET SORTED.

THIS IS A BRILLIANT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT PEOPLE WHO ARE DYNAMIC AND OUTGOING AND WANT TO EXPERIENCE A NEW LIFE ADVENTURE WHILE WORKING WITH THE SECURITY OF ONE OF THE BEST EMPLOYERS IN THE INDUSTRY.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB NOW

CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT
As a Customer Service Agent you will be providing support by phone and email to customers, dealing with potential hardware and software issues. You will try to diagnose and resolve the problem either through personal knowledge or by using the various available solutions. Another function of this role will be answering queries with regards to promotions, pre – sales and marketing.

TELEPERFORMANCE GROUP IS THE LARGEST NETWORK OF CONTACT CENTRES IN THE WORLD!
Teleperformance is part of the Teleperformance Group, operating 263 contact centres in 42 countries, making us the largest network of contact centres in the world. At Teleperformance, we believe that an organisation is only ever as good as its people, which means that we are always looking for the right candidates to join our expanding team.

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE FOR ALL STAFF
As a business, we are committed to providing our staff with a rewarding experience which allows them to develop and grow as individuals, both professionally and personally.

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES??
We want to hear from people with the following skills and experience…

–Excellent communication skills
–Superb listening and comprehension skills
–Outstanding Customer Service skills
–Analytical mind
–Complaints handling skills
–Knowledge of software, hardware and computer technologies

NO NEED TO SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE – JUST A GREAT ATTITUDE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS REQUIRED!
If you are a proactive, results orientated, customer focused individual who works well as part of a team and as an individual apply today. Opportunities to live and work overseas, without the need for a second language, don’t come along everyday so don’t miss out!

APPLY FOR THIS JOB NOW

BRILLIANT BENEFITS
Working for a world leader you can expect fantastic benefits….

£14k per annum
A very attractive travel expenses package
Professional training
Central Working location
Fantastic working conditions and atmosphere.

NO NEED TO WORRY – YOUR MOVE TO A NEW EXCITING LIFE COULD NOT BE EASIER!
We know how daunting it can be being faced with a move to a new country, so here is how Teleperformance will make it easy for you….

They will arrange a flight for you
They offer housing for up to 4 months to give you time to sort out somewhere long term.
As part of the benefits travel expenses will be paid.

DO NOT DELAY THESE POSITIONS ARE GOING FAST AND THE JOBS START ON 1ST DECEMBER 2008! APPLY TODAY AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
These positions will begin on the 1st December, 2008 so don’t delay!!!

APPLY FOR THIS JOB NOW

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LAURA @ TEAM ZENREC ON 02838367610

Play Poker for a living?

This weekend sees the Winter Irish Poker Festival take place in City West Dublin.  I am a big poker fan, and love to play poker in The Bridgeclub Banbridge.

It is a 3 day event and we are on day 2 – im keeping a close eye on the Paddypower poker blog to watch for chip counts of some players I know.

Poker is becoming a popular profession, and more acceptable… for men and for women!

I Want Your Job: Professional poker player

 

 

‘There is a lot of luck involved’

Maria says: ‘Playing poker is my only source of income, but I’ve never seen it as a job’

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Maria Demetriou, 34, is a professional poker player based in Grantham, Lincolnshire. She offers some tricks of the trade.

 

What do you actually do?

I play poker with people in casinos and poker clubs for money. I play cash poker, where you put up your own money, and take part in poker tournaments, where there’s an entry fee of a certain amount – from around £50 up to £1,000 or more – then it’s free, and the winner takes a percentage of the money in the prize pool at the end. I generally prefer to play “live” poker in front of other people, rather than online poker.

What’s your working schedule like?

I work for myself, so I decide how often I play and when. Usually, I play two or three nights a week in a poker club or casino, plus sometimes a couple of tournaments on the internet. A standard 100 player poker tournament might last from 8pm until 4am – but you might get knocked out after 10 minutes. If you’re playing cash poker, you can play for as long as you can afford to keep going.

What do you love about it?

It’s the absolute freedom from the humdrum, nine-to-five rat race. I hate to be pinned down in an office. I have no boss, and I work when I want to. Playing poker is my only source of income, but I’ve never seen it as a job. I really enjoy the psychological aspect of the game. You have to get inside people’s heads.

What’s not great about it?

It can be infuriating. There is a lot of luck involved in poker, so you can outplay your opponent but still lose if they get a really lucky hand. A single card can ruin everything. But that element of luck can work in your favour as well. If there was no luck involved, it would be boring.

What skills do you need to do the job well?

You need the mental discipline to make the right choice at the right time. You can’t allow yourself to make irrational decisions based on a bad hand. You’ve got to focus and carry on with the game. You should be analytical, with the psychological skills to read people. For instance, if someone picks up their chips and you notice that their hand is shaking, it could mean that they have a fantastic hand. Having a good grasp of maths, and understanding odds and percentages, will help you – although some players ignore maths and just go by gut instinct.

What advice would you give someone with their eye on your job?

Think long and hard before you give up your day job. I often wish that I had a second source of income. In March, I came fifth in a big tournament and won £26,500 – but you can easily play for months without winning any significant amount of money. With live poker, you have to pay for travel costs, hotels and petrol, so there are expenses involved. Ideally you should keep your poker money and household money separate – you should have at least a year’s worth of living expenses saved up to cover you through the bad times.

What’s the salary and career path like?

How much you earn is completely down to the individual. One friend of mine has just won £500,000; on the other hand, you could make a loss. For a standard tournament with 100 players who all pay a £50 entrance fee in order to take part, the winner would get to take home around 30 per cent of the £5,000 prize pool – about £1,500. A very lucky few get sponsorship deals, which mean you don’t have to use your own money to enter tournaments.

For more information on professional poker playing, visit www.apat.com; or learnaboutpoker.org.

Royal Seal of Approval for Canyon Europe

Her Majesty the Queen has conferred the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category on Northern Ireland based company Canyon Europe Ltd.
Canyon Europe, a Japanese –owned manufacturer of sprayers and dispensers is a first-time winner of the award and will receive it during their 20th anniversary year of manufacturing in Northern Ireland.

YOU CAN JOIN THIS PRESTIGIOUS COMPANY TODAY AS A SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE (GERMAN SPEAKING) VISIT WWW.ZENREC.NET

Established in 1988 as the European subsidiary of the Japanese Canyon Corporation, the company has grown to become a leading manufacturer of trigger sprayers and pump dispensers. From the plant near Belfast they design, develop and manufacture trigger sprayers and pump dispensers for export throughout Europe, North America and Africa.

In recent years there have been increasing pressures on high volume commodity manufacturing in the West, from significant increases in raw materials and energy prices, to the tremendous impact of low cost competition in the developing economies. In response to these challenges Canyon Europe embarked on an ambitious plan to secure significant growth, increase market share and ensure the future prosperity of the company. A focused enthusiasm in delivering excellence in design, product and service has enabled Canyon Europe to secure these objectives and become a driving force in the global market.

Over the past 5 years Canyon Europe Ltd has carried out an export marketing strategy which has brought continued success and achievement in the UK and European market place. Whilst Europe is the primary market, products are sold to over 30 countries around the globe.

‘Winning this prestigious award is a tremendous honour and achievement for Canyon Europe, its employees and also for our parent company, Canyon Corporation in Japan’ says Managing Director Hugh Ross. ‘It independently recognizes our commitment to innovation and best practice in manufacturing quality products and demonstrates that a company with vision and team spirit can succeed in today’s competitive market. We must also pay tribute to our many customers and the efforts and success of our distributors and partner companies. Without their continued support we could not have achieved such rapid growth in the global marketplace. They played a major role in enabling us to win this award and with their continued support and loyalty we can further develop and enhance our business relationships into the future’.

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Investors in People

Canyon Europe Ltd was accredited to the Investors in People Standard in 2003 and again in 2007, as a company we still work to the latest version of the standard as a path to developing our employees

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Job Details for Sales and Marketing Executive

Job Title

Sales and Marketing Executive

Company

Canyon Europe
4 Mallusk Road
Newtownabbey
Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT36 4PR

Type

Temporary

Status

Full-time

Salary

18k to 22k GBP

Location

Newtownabbey, Antrim, Northern Ireland

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Canyon Europe is an Equal Opportunities Employer

 

Job Summary

Canyon Europe Ltd was established in 1987 as a European manufacturing base for its parent company, Canyon Corporation in Japan. The company has successfully produced a wide range of dispensing products which have been distributed throughout the European and world markets. They require a Sales and Marketing Executive to develop new business in mainland Europe and manage existing accounts. The role is initially to cover a maternity contract, with the possibility to become permanent.

Other Benefits

 

Experience

• One year’s experience in International Sales
• Proven record of sales achievements

Qualifications & Skills

• Communication skills to include instruction/reporting to management at all levels
• Flexible attitude to work and task e.g. staying late if occasional circumstances dictate
• Ability to read German text and hold discussions in German on phone and in meetings
• Flexibility to travel if required

• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to speak another European language

Character / Personality

As a Sales and Marketing Executive, you will identify sales prospects in target markets and convert these to sales, manage existing overseas customers/distributors, provide regular feedback on market conditions to senior management and implement the Company’s overseas promotional plan.

 

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Details

Be part of a global leader in its field…

 

Undertake a varied sales and marketing role, where your input makes a world of difference…

 

Canyon Europe Ltd was established in 1987 as a European manufacturing base for its parent company, Canyon Corporation in Japan. The company has successfully produced a wide range of dispensing products which have been distributed throughout the European and world markets. They require a Sales and Marketing Executive to develop new business in mainland Europe and manage existing accounts. The role is initially to cover a maternity contract, with the possibility to become permanent.

 

We would be delighted to hear from people with the following essential skills and experience:

 

• One year’s experience in International Sales
• Proven record of sales achievements
• Communication skills to include instruction/reporting to management at all levels
• Flexible attitude to work and task e.g. staying late if occasional circumstances dictate
• Ability to read German text and hold discussions in German on phone and in meetings
• Flexibility to travel if required

 

 

If you have any of the following, great! but they are by no means essential:

 

• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to speak another European language

 

 

As a Sales and Marketing Executive, you will identify sales prospects in target markets and convert these to sales, manage existing overseas customers/distributors, provide regular feedback on market conditions to senior management and implement the Company’s overseas promotional plan.

 

 

Benefits.

 

• Secure on site car parking
• 34 days holidays pa. (per 12 month calendar year)
• Cash back health plan for permanent position

 YOU CAN JOIN THIS PRESTIGIOUS COMPANY TODAY AS A SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVE (GERMAN SPEAKING) VISIT WWW.ZENREC.NET

 

ONLINE RECRUITMENT IS THE FUTURE!

****Online Recruitment is Definitley The Future…****

The internet makes doing business easier, and because our whole business model is web based it means we can do business more effectively than high street agencies and we can be more creative and innovative in how we approach recruitment. Using the internet as our platform and candidate sourcing system also means we can cut costs and pass savings onto our clients.

10 REASONS WHY THE INTERNET PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN ZENRECS BUSINESS MODEL…

1. LESS PEOPLE BUY THE PAPER TO LOOK FOR JOBS.
Last month the All Ireland Recruitment Newspaper was pulled, less businesses are willing to pay for newspaper advertising and less job seekers buy the papers to look for job opportunities.

2. 76% OF JOB SEEKERS GO ONLINE.
Almost every home has a computer, it is not even considered a luxury anymore, some homes even have more than one computer! The internet is the information super highway, everyone goes onto the internet to look for information. 76% of Job seekers go online to find out who is recruiting, it makes sense to incorporate online recruitment in your recruitment strategy. www.zenrec.net advertises our clients vacancies on 24 job boards.

3. ONLINE ADVERTISING IS CHEAPER THAN NEWSPAPERS.
Online advertising works out much cheaper than newpaper advertising. An advertisement in a local newspaper can easily cost £750 for one issue and can cost thousands in the national papers. That is why www.zenrec.net can save our clients money!

4. ONLINE ADVERTISING IS 24/7
When you put your job online it is available to job seekers 24/7, they dont have to pay to see it, like in a newspaper, searching job boards is free.

5. ONLINE CV DATABASES ARE VERY POPULAR
More and more job seekers add their CV to online databases and this is a great resource that we tap into to source candidates for our clients.  www.zenrec.net uses the top 5 cv databases.

6. WE HAVE DEVELOPED AN ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM.
To streamline the recruitment process and keep everything simple and organised our application system is done online at www.zenrec.net. This saves us time and money, and we can pass these savings onto our clients.

7. WE CAN EASILY PROVIDE AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT SYSTEM FOR OUR CLIENTS.
At www.zenrec.net  we like to ensure that our clients know exactly what is going. We give all our clients full access to their online job application account so they can see up to date information on what is happening.

8. WE CAN NOTIFY APPLICANTS OF THEIR DECISION AT THE CLICK OF A BUTTON.
Our online system at www.zenrec.net  is set up to instantly notify candidates of what stage they are in in the selection process. Candidates are notified when they have been accepted to the next stage or if they have been unsuccessful. People like to know what is going on, and using our online system makes communicating this easy.

9. WE CAN CONDUCT VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS.
Some job applications can get a very high response rate, to filter out the best we can organise a tailor made virtual interview to meet the employers criteria. All applicants will be personally invited by www.zenrec.net on behalf to take the virtual interview and the employer will get a full report hilighting the best candidates to take forward to the next level of selection. This saves time and money for our clients and more importantly highlights the best people for the job.

10. WE CAN WRITE LITTLE ARTICLES AND STORIES LIKE THIS TO HELP YOU PUT THE DAY IN AND INFORM YOU OF HOW AMAZING WE ARE at www.zenrec.net AND HOW MUCH WE WANT TO WORK WITH YOU!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ZENREC.NET PLEASE CALL 0283836716 OR VISIT WWW.ZENREC.NET

AND JUST FOR FINDING OUT HOW MUCH WE CAN SAVE YOU WE WILL PUT YOU IN A DRAW FOR A FREE NIGHT AT THE DOGS AT DRUMBO PARK!

BODY LANGUAGE IN JOB INTERVIEWS

Okay.  You’re just seconds away from your interview for the job of a lifetime!  You’ve covered all the bases.  You’re dress in your very best power suit.  Every hair is in place. Your perfectly manicured hands are folded serenely in your lap. You’re totally prepared. . .or are you?

What if you could have a look inside the mind of your interviewer?  What if you knew what he or she is thinking?  What if you could anticipate their overall perception and respond appropriately?

Understanding Body Language and reading body signs is easier than you think and a very valuable skill to study and learn.

Job interviews will usually go much smoother if the interviewer can see that you are sincere and interested in them, it is important that your body language conveys the right message, or this can do your job chances serious harm.

Everyone knows how important a smile is, but have you ever studied your smile? Do you know what other people might think when they see you smile? Not many people practice their smile in the mirror, but this is a very useful thing to do. The right smile can help to take you places you want to go.

Talking about smiling, it is so important to your job interview that you leave the people smiling.  This will greatly enhance their persception to you and make you stand out as a positive and proactive person.

It’s all available in “Silent Signals – Body Language for the 21st Century.”  It covers it all.  Take a look:

 

• Visible Signs – Learn how to read each movement of the arms, legs, hands and how the head is held.

• First Impressions – How to read one and make a good one. 

• In the Workplace – Discover how to stand out. 

Get you very own ebook and audio book today and find out how easy it is to read body language and improve your career and your relationships.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON READING BODY LANGUAGE CLICK HERE.

FOR INFORMATION ON WORK WANTED IN BELFAST, SALES JOBS IN NORTHERN IRELAND AND MUCH MORE VISIT ZENREC.NET TO SEARCH FOR JOBS TODAY.

 

4 Steps to A Super Attitude

4 Steps to a Super Attitude

Faced with a job problem? Learn how to overcome anything and turn it into a positive.

?? Got declined from another employer??
?? Just lost another client??

YOU NEED TO DECIDE HOW TO REACT…

It is not what happens to you that counts. It is how you react to what happens to you, especially when you have unexpected problems of any kind.

In this article, you will learn powerful strategies you can use to keep yourself thinking and acting positively and creatively.

Here are four things you can do to assure that your attitude is the very best it can be, under all circumstances.

1. Focus On the Future
First, whatever challenges you face, focus on the future rather than on the past. Instead of worrying about who did what and who is to blame, focus on where you want to be and what you want to do. Get a clear mental image of your ideal successful future, and then take whatever action you can to begin moving in that direction. Get your mind, your thoughts, and your mental images on the future.

2. Think About the Solution
Second, whenever you’re faced with a difficulty, focus on the solution rather than on the problem. Think and talk about the ideal solution to the obstacle or setback, rather than wasting time rehashing and reflecting on the problem. Solutions are inherently positive, whereas problems are inherently negative. The instant that you begin thinking in terms of solutions, you become a positive and constructive human being.

3. Look For the Good
Third, assume that something good is hidden within each difficulty or challenge. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, a major proponent of positive thinking, once said, “Whenever God wants to give us a gift, he wraps it up in a problem.” The bigger the gift you have coming, the bigger the problem you will receive. But the wonderful thing is that if you look for the gift, you will always find it.

4. Seek the Valuable Lesson
Fourth, assume that whatever situation you are facing at the moment is exactly the right situation you need to ultimately be successful. This situation has been sent to you to help you learn something, to help you become better, to help you expand and grow.

Decide to Be Positive
A Positive Mental Attitude is indispensable to your success. You can be as positive as you want to be if you will simply think about the future, focus on the solution and look for the good. If you do what other successful people do, if you use your mind to exert mental control over the situation, you will be positive and cheerful most of the time. And you will reap the benefits enjoyed by all successful people.

Here are three steps you can take immediately to put these ideas into action:

MAKE IT A HABIT TO LOOK FOR ANSWERS
First, become solution-oriented with every difficulty you face. Make a habit of looking for the answers to your questions, the solutions to your problems.

HOW CAN YOU GAIN?
Second, seek for the valuable lesson in every adversity. Make a list of every idea or insight you can gain from every setback or difficulty.

WRITE IT DOWN TO SOLVE IT
Third, think on paper. Take some time to write out every detail of the problem, and then take the most logical next step to solve it.

Successful People Change…

“Successful people recognise crisis as a time for change; From Lesser to Greater, From Smaller to Bigger” Edwin Louis Cole, Author

HOW CAN YOU CHANGE?
If you are looking for a new job and you are struggling to secure an interview never mind a job offer, then maybe you shouold take this time to rethink your strategy, or even rethink the direction of your career.

RETHINK BECAUSE YOU ARE UNIQUE!
Everyone has unique experiences and skills to draw upon, and just because you have applied yourself in a particular role in the past, does not mean that you cannot investigate other ways you can apply your knowledge, skills and experience to new avenues. Dont get caught in the trap that you have to stick to the same job.

HOW CAN YOU BECOME GREATER AND BIGGER?
Take a look around you with a fresh set of eyes and start looking for new opportunities. I was watching Bloomberg television yesterday and an old new yorker self-made millionaire was being interviewed, he said that everyone should realise that “opportunity is right under your shoe”. I thought this was brilliant, opportunities are all around us every day, you just need to think how can you serve people and give them what they want, then you need to get up and take action!

WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT RIGHT NOW?
If you are looking for a new job and you see an employer you really like the look of, then put yourself into the employers shoes and think, “what would i really want from a new employee?” How can you communicate and demonstrate your committment to going the extra mile for that employer? What is the extra mile for that employer? What exactly would that employer want from you? Find out what you can do to stand yourself apart from the crowd and add value to your future potential employer.

ZENREC IS ALWAYS CHANGING…
Zenrec is constantly evolving and changing in regards to how we respond to what the market is doing and how we can better serve our clients. We are working on some really exciting features to add a new interactive dimension to our website! I am really looking forward to launching our new add ons and making zenrec.net stand out from the crowd even more!

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR JOB SEARCH, DON’T BE AFRAID TO CHANGE, REMEMEBER SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE CHANGE ALL THE TIME.

Julie-Ann

ALBERT EINSTEIN, THREE RULES OF WORK

I love Albert Einstein, the guy is a genius, really he is! I love anything to do with Albert Einstein, his quotes are fantastic and very profound… try googling them or just continue to read this blog as Im sure I will refer to him much in the future!

Zenrec and Albert Einstein = Genius

The 3 Rules of Work By Albert Einstein

1. Out of clutter, find simplicity.
2. From discord, find harmony.
3. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

I love the 3 rules of work from Albert Einstein and think everyone should apply these to everything they apply themselves too. 

SIMPLICITY
Zenrec provides a unique and simple recruitment solution for employers. Our complete vacancy management service takes all the clutter and stress out of your recruitment process and gives you one simple point of contact. Our streamlined recruitment process saves employers time, money and energy.  They always say the best ideas are the simplest.

HARMONY
We work closely with our clients to provide a complete recruitment solution with no nasty surprises. Our entire service is open and transparent, our clients get 24/7 uncensored access to their private online recruitment account to view all applicants information. We build a relationship with our clients built on trust, honesty and transparence, we work for a small set fee and our clients can hire unlimited candidates for any vacancy at no extra charge.

OPPORTUNITY
Zenrec is excited to have the opportunity to offer employers an innovative yet affordable recruitment service. The current market is forcing many employers to investigate more cost effective ways to do things. Zenrec is the perfect recruitment solution for forward thinking companies who want to maximise on their recruitment budget and build a winning team.  Our vacancy management service is an excellent opportunity for employers to take control of their recruitment and

How can you add SIMPLICITY, HARMONY and OPPORTUNITY into your work?

BREAKING THE RECRUITMENT INDUSTRY NORMS

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.”

Zen Saying By Basho

Zenrec Does not seek to follow in the footsteps of recruitment agencies

Personally I have never been one for following the norm! I naturally look for new and better ways to do things and rarely allow limitations or resistance to stand in my way.  I apply this philosophy to all areas of my life, and when it comes to my business it can be very exciting to take a new perspective on how a recruitment agency can work differently.

Zenrec is an innovative recruitment solution for employers, our unique service is a fresh approach to recruitment. We have taken recruitment from a new perspective and we have not followed the industry norms. Zenrec does not seek to follow in the footsteps of recruitment agencies….

Zenrec does not follow in anyones footsteps, but we do take our lead by listening closely to what our clients want and doing our best to exceed expectations and go the extra mile.

ZENREC WAS CREATED BY AN EMPLOYER FOR EMPLOYERS!

7 Reasons Why We Are Different to The Average Traditional Recruitment Agency…

1. We are at least 10 Times More Cost Effective – Our flat fee starts at just £242 for one vacancy credit while the average agency fee is about £3000

2. We don’t work on Commission – we work on 0% commission – the average agency can charge easy 15% to 25% or more of a candidates salary – the higher the salary the higher the commission.

3. You Can Hire Unlimited Candidates for one Job Role without any extra charges – We charge you a flat fee to source a pool of candidates for your position – how many people you hire does not increase our costs so why should we penalise you for our service being a great success? If you hire 3 people for the same job role from an agency you would pay £6000-£9000 – Zenrec would work out at about £100 or less per head for 3 people.

4. You Get the Name and Contact Info for every single applicant – yours to keep forever – Again we work to source you a pool of candidates, you can hire as many as you like at no extra charge and you can even hold onto the CVs for a later date so you can build your own candidate database of people who want to work for you.

5. We Promote Your Company And Brand on all our job advertisement campaigns – We work on trust and we believe our clients will attract more quality candidates by promoting their company brand and profile over our 24 job boards.  Most of the time agencies wont show company name on job ads because they dont want to loose the commission.  Candidates have to apply for the job not knowing who the employer is, all candidates submitted to you via Zenrec have taken a proactive approach to submit their CV directly to your company.

6. We stay with you 100% until the role is filled to your satisfaction – Zenrec has a candidate sourcing funnel and we will work with our clients within their budget and timescale to ensure the job is filled. It doesnt matter how long it takes or how impossible the role is to fill, we will never ever give up!

7. We provide our clients with an uncensored online application system 24/7 access from any computer – there is no smoke and mirrors at Zenrec – we operate a truly transparent and clear recruitment system that gives our clients 100% access to the whole application process, we do not doctor any CVs that are submitted, everything our clients see is raw data direct from the candidates, we never manipulate our clients.  Recruitment agencies always hide candidate names and contact information, previous employers and edit CVs to make the candidate more saleable.

To find out more about our unique vacancy management service visit our website

1 SECRET SIMPLE STEP THAT INCREASES YOUR JOB CHANCES

Interview Thank You Letters…. YES! INTERVIEW THANK YOU LETTERS!

Sounds good doesn’t it? Sounds like something that could make you stand out from the crowd as a proactive, organised and go getter person. Sounds like something that could clinch you that new sexy job doesnt it! Hmmm… so why do you not do it then!?Did you know that interview thank you letters can increase your chance of getting the job?

In this tight job market, with countless candidates vying for the same position (as we well know at zenrec.net), to be called in for an interview is a success not many jobseekers experience.

To make the most of the after-interview stage, always send a personalised thank you letter to the hiring authority.

Not only does this indicate unusual and continued interest in the position, but it also shows follow-through and a professionalism that simply can’t be beat.

Make sure that your thank you letter uses the same heading as your CV and initial cover letter, as this maintains consistency.

Keep the content brief, mentioning only the highlights of your meeting with the hiring manager.

This will serve to remind that person of the skills and qualifications you can bring to the opening.

If there were some matters that you forgot to mention during the interview, such as your ability to work extra hours and take on extra responsibilities, a thank you letter is the perfect way to introduce this.

Another reason why you should send interview thank you letters – in a recent survey, 94% of recruiters that we surveyed said that if they received an interview thank you letter it would increase the applicant’s chances of getting the job.

However, in the same survey we found that less than 20% of applicants actually send an interview thank you letter!

Good Luck with Your Job Seeking, and remember that by going the extra mile and taking a proactive approach to your career you will stand yourself out from the crowd as someone who uses their iniative and takes action! Qualities that all employers love to see.

SEARCH FOR YOUR PERFECT JOB NOW ON ZENREC.NET Ps. Dont forget when to send a thank you letter after the interview! But shhhh… dont say we told you!

Zenrec Always Says Thank You

10 REASONS WHY NICK HATES RECRUITMENT AGENTS

I having a wee googling session and came across this blog which I thought I would share with you….

http://www.nickhalstead.com/2008/07/01/10-reasons-why-i-hate-recruitment-agents/

10 Reasons Why I hate Recruitment Agents

Filed Under: Featured • Management

Tags: 10 reasons • agency • Programming • recruitment

Given that I have finally recruited my new CTO and he started today I thought I would write up my thoughts on recruitment agencies. The guys in the office know immediately when one rings me up because my normal pleasant demeanor (honest) suddenly disappears and is replaced with that of the attitude of someone who has had a visit from (Jehovah witness, bailiffs, tax collector). So if you are a recruitment agency I’d advise you not read any further.

These are my 10 reasons why I have this rather unhealthy attitude towards them.
 

1. Asking ‘What is your interview process’

This is a classic, every agency wants to give their candidate ‘the edge’ by finding out what our techniques are for recruitment, I deliberately give them random feedback or just ignore this as I don’t want the interview to be prepared! That is the whole point, if they need to prepare for an interview then they ‘ARE THE WRONG PERSON!!’

2. Ring you up to tell you nothing

This really gets me going, so either

1. they send me an email and then ring up immediately afterwards to ask me what they thought of the email, do they think I do not have a reply button?
2. They ring up to have a ‘a chat’ – right yes someone working in public sector may have time to while away but I actually have a job to do

3. Asking to come meet us

At some point every agency decides (mostly at the beginning) that it would be good ‘to come meet’ – Why do they want to do this? Well they think they can better ‘judge’ the sort of person who fits into my company. WRONG – Only I know this, what they are really trying to do is build a bond with your company and that by visiting they will get some preferential treatment. DOUBLE WRONG.

4. Editing Candidate CV’s

Yes this happens ALL the time. It is an easy one to spot because if you get CV’s from more than one agency you can compare them if you get the same person from different agencies. And what the edits? Normally they have added any particular requirements that you have specified, or rejigged it so that the bits you are looking for are the most prominent.

5. Lying

Yup, all of them, all the time. Whatever they need to do including lying is the name of the game. In the last 6 months I have made it 100% clear to all the agencies I work with that we are not interested in contractors, or anyone who has previously been contracting. But I repeatedly got people who on the CV showed as permanent then turned out (when I got references) that they were actually contracting.
What else? If it gives them an edge then they will forget / deceive / outright lie if required.

6. Imaginary Companies

Another favourite, if you have a candidate that you are really interested in (and they get wind of this) then all kind of imaginary companies can appear that are also ‘interested’ and are likely to be offering more than you. Do not fall for this ploy, pay what you want someone is worth and ignore anything else.

7. Spam

They love it, spam spam spam. There are several UK based agencies (and I am sure we are not alone) that the general business plan is to basically spider the web find anyone making any mention of needing programmers and then randomly emailing them candidates that they are never going to want. I have sent numerous emails to these companies asking to be taken off their mailing lists, never to any avail.

8. Removing Contact Details

The other little CV editing that takes place is the removal of any way of us contacting the candidate directly. Because the judge us on their own terms that we are not trust worthy enough to go off and recruit that person directly. So you get stupid things like not displaying surnames (you only get that once you go to full interview!) or when setting up a telephone interview they use their internal phone system to connect you both together rather than just giving you the number.

9. Recruiting those they just placed

I have caught out several agencies trying to poach people that they have previously placed with me. Basically all recruitment agencies store their databases on ROM (read only memory) because try as you might it is impossible to get yourself removed. So once they have placed someone with you, they still appear in their listings, and so they still come back and ring them up again to see if they ‘are happy’.

The most fun way to handle this is to have them hand over the phone and say in the nicest voice ‘Hi there, this is [insert name]’s manager, how can I help you?’ you wouldnt believe how fast they try and get off the phone.

10. Lastly they are all scum

I am sure they are actually nice people outside of their work but the pressures to work on a commission make them do things that normal people would never stoop so low to do.

Just to balance this article, I will add my one thing I like about them.

They on occasion find me brilliant people

I would be very interested to hear your stories. And also if you know any agencies that do not behave like this please let me know!

Can you relate to how Nick feels? Zenrec.net is a recruitment company THAT DOES NOT BEHAVE LIKE THIS!

1. Interview process – we dont charge commission, we even let you hire unlimited candidates at no extra charge! We have no reason whatso ever to manipulate an candidate situations.

2. Constant ringing – you have our number – just call us when you have a vacancy and leave the rest to us, we will call you once a week to give you an update but we give you 24/7 access to your application account so you can view candidates at a time that suits you best.

3. Asking to come and meet – Zenrec does work with our customers on a long term basis, but we build that relationship on proving how we get results and save our customers money.

4. Editing CVs – We never edit any CVs, all CVs that are submitted to employers are not edited – we dont even remove the name and contact information from the CVs, we give all our employers the raw data in full.

5. Lying – We never lie, we have no reason to lie, how we differentiate ourselves from agencies, besides from our price is the open and transparent systems that we have in place.

6. Imaginary Companies – all candidates we souce have to take a proactive approach to apply to your company they need to submit their CV personally to your account. We do not submit candidates to any other companies, and we dont work on commission anyway!

7. SPAM – we prefer ham.

8. Removing Contact Details – nope – we definitley dont do this, all CVs are never edited by Zenrec, our employers get the works, warts and all.

9. Recruiting those they have just placed – Zenrec does not approach any candidates, all our candidates take a proactive approach to applying to jobs with our clients. So this is a big no way.

10. Lasly they are all scum – well we are all very Zen to be honest, a nice friendly bunch of people who all feel passionately about offering employers in Northern Ireland, Ireland and UK a real alternative recruitment solution for as little as £242.

Zenrec rocks.

IMAGINATION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN KNOWLEDGE

Hi,

I love Albert Einstein, the man is a genius – probably the reason I love him… I am into nerd core.

It is a well known fact that there is no correalation between the level of someones intelligence and how successful they become.

So what is it then that determines how successful people become?

** I M A G I N A T I O N **

“Logic will get you from A to B, imagination will take you anywhere.”
–Albert Einstein

“Imagintation is more important than knowledge”
–Albert Einstein

“Imagination is everything… it is the preview of lifes coming attractions”
–Albert Einstein

USE YOUR IMAGINATION…. BE SUCCESSFUL AND HAVE SOME FUN!

Using your imagination; being creative, innovative and dynamic are the true ingredients of real success. If you want to be successful dont rely on your knowledge alone… you need to use your imagination and stay fresh and funky!

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT AND STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

In Business having an imagination and daring to be different is what stands you out from crowd. Some businesses just want to stay the same, they dont want the industry to change and they do not want to try anything different. These businesses will probably not see it through the recession… (bye bye) 

WE LOVE USING OUR IMAGINATION

Zenrec loves imagination and innovation – we love to think…
**How we we do this differently?
**How can we manage this more effectively?
**How can we add more value to this?
**How can we make this easier?

IMAGINATION ATTRACTS ATTENTION!

Our recruitment service is attracting lots of attention… why? Because we used our imagination and did something different.

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?

If you are looking for a new job, then dont be afraid to think about how you can use your imagination to stand yourself apart from the crowd.
–How can you present your CV?
–How you present yourself at the interview?
–How can you add value to the employer?
–What can you bring to the role that is unique?

Don’t be afraid to promote your unique qualities – Use imagination and be different… in your business, your job applications, in your career, in your relationships and in your life!

DON’T STRIVE TO BE BETTER… USE YOUR IMAGINATION AND STRIVE TO BE DIFFERENT.

WOW! FIRST IMPRESSIONS LAST…

CV Cover Letters: Your First Chance to Impress and Make Employers Go WOW

Do you know the 3 Essential Rules to follow when writing your CV cover letter?

If you are looking work in Belfast or Northern Ireland you are not alone! Employers routinely receive responses from hundreds of applicants for any given job. Your goal is to make an employer read your CV and go “WOW” – “I want to meet this person!”

To avoid having your CV looked over, it’s imperative to write a cover letter that stands out from the crowd and makes a good first impression.

A compelling cover letter that follows 3 Essential Rules will convince an employer to read with interest your CV, it creates a positive tone and intrigues the employer to want to learn more about you.

Rule #1 — Appearance

The CV and cover letter must be look good and look consistent. A clean, sharp format will create a good impression. A professional appearance is much more effective, so leave the funky fonts to the side! Use simple classy fonts and format the document in a manner that the information is clear, concise and organised. A good style to your cover letter and CV says a lot and reflects on the type of person you are. If your cover letter is all over the place, this creates the impression that you are disorganised and through other, and dont pay attention to detail… which immediately puts you at a distinct disadvantage.

Rule #2 – A Strong Opening

A dynamic opening paragraph is essential to capture and retain an employer’s interest. You want the employer to read your first paragraph and think “Wow, I like the sound of this person already!”

Basically you want it to be quick and punchy to be effective. It should include a reference to the position sought and a brief statement as to why you are qualified to the fill the job.

Big WOW Factor is your ability to emphasis what you can do for the employer, what makes you different and what value can you add to the company. Also provide quantifiable proof as to why this is true.

Rule #3 – Showcasing Accomplishments

You got a sexy looking Covering Letter, a WOW Factor Opening Paragraph, now you want to show off your accomplishments in a punchy quick to the point and easy to read format.

Include a bulleted area to emphasise accomplishments that are related to the targeted job.

Not only does this break up large blocks of text that an employer might find daunting (or boring), but it also draws the eye towards the most important part of the cover letter – what YOU have to offer! Turn your accomplishments into real benefits that you can provide for the employer.

Spending a little bit of extra time, putting in a bit of thought, personalising your job applications and taking a proactive and creative approach to your job search will help you stand out from the crowd and make employers realise your real value.

Good Luck with Your Job Search on Zenrec!

Kind Regards,
Julie-Ann

17 WAYS TO ANNOY POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

17 Surefire Ways to Annoy Potential Employers

BEEP! *&^%! BEEP! ^ӣ$**!

You need to be careful not to make simple mistakes that can cost you a potential job. Use this checklist to avoid annoying your potential employers…

There are more job seekers than job openings, so do NOT make things harder on yourself by doing any of the things on this list! Never, ever do these!

1. Apply for jobs you are not qualified for. (Eh?!?)

2. Send a generic cover letter that doesn’t identify the position you’re interested in, or match your qualifications to the job. (Hmmmmmmmmmmm…..)

3. Put a useless, seen-it-a-million-times, Yada Yada Yada, Objective on your CV that says you want a “challenging opportunity with a forward-looking company where I can utilize my knowledge, experience and skills to our mutual advantage.” (Yawwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnn……)

4. Make your CV a list of past duties instead of accomplishments.

5. Lie, brag or exaggerate about ANYTHING. (Cringe!)

6. Keep making repetitive “notice-me” calls to ask if your CV was received. (!)

7. Fail to respond quickly to messages left on your answering machine or voicemail. (Hello?!)

8. Expect them to schedule your phone-screening interview after normal business hours.

9. Refuse to give your salary requirements when requested prior to the interview.

10. Fail to research the company prior to the interview.

11. Arrive at the interview late. (doh!)

12. Be rude to the receptionist. (Classy)

13. Put “See attached CV” instead of filling out the application completely.

14. Be unprepared at the interview.

15. Ask “What’s in it for ME?” type questions at the interview.

16. Fail to send a thank-you letter after the interview.

17. Call to ask about the status of the position days before when you were told they’d make a decision.

LOOK FOR JOBS NOW ON ZENREC.NET AND DONT MAKE THESE MISTAKES WHEN YOU APPLY!!!

GOOD LUCK!

“DAVID CAN BEAT GOLIATH!” — TAKE ON THE BIG BOYS!

Hi!

I am excited to be part of the Princes Trust Charity and I am looking forward to developing my role in the organisation as a business mentor.

I spent Friday morning in a business seminar held by the Princes Trust in association with the IFA on “Successful Marketing Tips for Your Business” with Guest Speaker Geoff Wilson who just won an award for Marketing Director of the Year.

http://www.irishfa.com/the-ifa/news/4328/geoff-named-marketing-director-of-the-year-2008/

Geoff Wilson is currently Head of Marketing and Communications at the IFA. Previously he worked with BT Northern Ireland gaining experience across all aspects of marketing from market research, e-Marketing, campaign development to TV production.

His current role involves building the IFA brand, merchandising, sponsorship, and public relations and he has secured some of the largest sponsorship deals in the history of the association.

Geoff writes a monthly column on Marketing for the Newsletter and has also written a number of articles for the Belfast Telegraph on Marketing and the Irish FA. He is currently on a ‘Marketing Expert’ panel for UEFA, advising member associations on a variety of marketing topics.

Geoff’s opening statement in his speech today was to recall the glory when Northern Ireland beat England 1-0… “David can beat Goliath!”

Zenrec is a small Employment Business, we have a differerent business model to traditional larger established recruitment agencies.

We believe our recruitment system is a winning system for employers especially in this current recession market. Employers need to build a solid team and they need to recruit cost effectively. Zenrec is a low cost recruitment solution for local businessess in Northern Ireland. Our flat fee tailor made recruitment system starts from as little as £242 per credit.

I believe that everyone can draw a lot from the story of David and Goliath. Whether you are a small business, or seeking a new career, never feel intimated, just stay focused on what you believe is right and find a way to add more value.

Julie-Ann

THANK CRUNCHIE IT’S ZENREC….

****NEWS FLASH****THE CREDIT CRUNCH IS HERE!!!!!!

Just incase you live in a bubble, dont have a TV, dont listen to the radio, and dont read newspapers… I have to let you know that the economy isnt doing so well and many businesses need to CUT COSTS!

People aka Human Resources are very important in every business. Its the people afterall that make a business what it is. To survive the Credit Crunch businesses also need to BUILD A STRONG TEAM.

Now is not the time to do without people… customer service and delivering the goods to current customers on a consistent basis is CRUCIAL to ensure that businesses survie the mighty credit crunch.

OK – SO WE HAVE ESTABLISHED THE 2 THINGS EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS TO DO TO SURVIVE THE CREDIT CRUNCH…

1. CUT COSTS – DONT WASTE ANY MONEY – LOOK FOR MORE COST EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON QUALITY WHEN POSSIBLE.

2. BUILD A STRONG TEAM - ENSURE EVERY CUSTOMER GETS ONLY THE BEST SERVICE FROM A DEDICATED WINNING TEAM, DONT GO WITHOUT PEOPLE TO SAVE MONEY AS THIS COULD BE FATAL.

WELL….

THANK CRUNCHIE ITS ZENREC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will never guess what we do???

Yes, you got it….

1. WE SAVE BUSINESSES SHED LOADS OF MONEY.

2. WE SOURCE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO HELP OUR CLIENTS BUILD STRONG WINNING TEAMS.

ZENREC DOES NOT COMPROMISE ON QUALITY…. OUR COMPLETE RECRUITMENT SOLUTION INCLUDES….

1. Dedicated personal vacancy manager - Work with Laura – our WOW manager – who stays with you every step of the way until you get the job filled.
2. Full vacancy consultation – to establish the exact role, job description, the type of person required, essential skills & experience, and number of people required.
3. Recruitment Strategy advice – we can execute a range of strategies to meet the budget, time requirements of any general or specialised role.
4. Job Advert – Your job ad is written by a recruitment expert and approved by you.
5. Private Corporate Recruitment Account – you get 24/7 uncensored access to your job application account to view candidates raw and unedited information.
6. Online Recruitment Campaign – We will promote your vacancy as our Client on up to 24 Job Boards
7. Online CV databases – We will search the Top 5 CV Online databases to source candidates for your role.
8. Candidate Queries – We will deal with all candidate queries regarding the role.
9. Weekly Update Report – Your Personal vacancy manager will call you every week and review your applications and see how you want to progress.
10. Newspaper Campaigns – We can organise for your vacancy to be advertised in any publications of your choice
11. Recruitment Agency Contact – If the role is of a particular specialised nature and you wish to source suitably qualified candidates from executive recruitment agencies we can promote your vacancy to our network of approved agencies. We will manage all contact on your behalf.
12. Interview Arrangements – We will arrange interviews and confirm with your candidates.
13. Referencing – We will carry out reference checks on candidates for you.
14. Candidate PR – We will promote your new placements with our candidate PR campaigns
15. Job Blog NI – We will promote your vacancies in both our Job Blog NI and our Zen Blog to drive more online traffic to your jobs.
16. Interviews – Our team of recruitment consultants are here to help with interviews if you request some expert advice.
17. Testing – We can arrange suitable testing for any type of job role to ensure that you only hire people who meet your minimum requirements.

WE DONT CUT CORNERS – WE JUST CUT COSTS.

Zenrec is the complete recruitment solution that can be tailored to any company that wants to hire good candidates without wasting money on hefty recruitment fees.

For more information on our super awesome recruitment service – Give us a buzz! 02838367610.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Regards,
Julz

STILL WAITING FOR AN AGENCY CALL???

REGISTERED WITH AN AGENCY? STILL WAITING FOR A CALL?

The recession is effecting many businesses, every time we turn on the news we hear stories of businesses having to make redundancies, and many people are loosing their jobs at a time when living costs are going up.

I hear countless stories about people registering with agencies and not hearing anything. But really it isnt surprising and the agencies are not to blame, as there are not many jobs about, and the jobs that are about, employers do not want to pay out the large agency fees to get people as cutting costs at a time like this is crucial.

Recruitment agencies charge employers a percentage of your salary if the employer hires you.

Here is an example of what an agency will charge your future potential employer…

£15,000 – 15% commission = £2250 + VAT = £2644
£18,000 – 17% commission = £3060 + VAT = £3596
£20,000 – 20% commission = £4000 + VAT = £4700
£25,000 – 25% commission = £6250 + VAT = £7344
£30,000 – 25% commission = £7500 + VAT = £8813

www.zenrec.net  does not work on commission we work on a flat fee basis that starts from as little as £242 per vacancy.

Agency fees vary – some will be a lot more than those stated above and some will be less, but this is pretty average fees stated here.

If an employer has to pay an agency thousands of pounds to hire you, how do you think that impacts your ability to negotiate a pay package in your favour??? Im sure the employer would rather be investing money in you, than the recruitment agency.

If you were an employer and 2 equally qualified candidates where available for a position, one was from an agency and came with a big price tag, and the other candidate had taken a more proactive approach to their career and didnt come with a big price tag… in this economic climate, when cutting costs is crucial… what candidate would you choose???

Candidates from www.zenrec.net do not come with a price tag – we charge 0% – this greatly increases your chances of getting the job.

So, what should you do if you are looking for a new job?

——>>>>!!!!BE PROACTIVE!!!<<<<——

YOU ARE THE BEST PERSON TO FIND YOU A JOB!
Don’t leave your career in the hands of a recruitment consultant. The best person to find you a job is YOU! You know your key strengths better than anyone, you know what you would enjoy, just be proactive and start looking.

WHERE TO LOOK FOR JOBS???
www.zenrec.net  does not charge our clients hefty commission fees, so starting here is a great place to look for jobs. Unlike other agencies we promote our clients names as we work an open and transparent recruitment system. If you do not see a job that suits you know please send your email to us and we can add you to our job alert email.

Other great places to look for jobs include; loadzajobs.co.uk, monster.co.uk, recruitni.com, totaljobs.com, JobCentreOnline.com

WHAT ABOUT A CV?
You need to spend time on making a good CV, put yourself in the shoes of the employer, what do you think the employer is looking for? and how can you demonstrate that you are the right person for the job? If you need to get someone to help you type your CV up so it looks good, do it! Poor formatting in a CV sends out a bad image.   For tips on writing CVs look at the zen blog on www.zenrec.net

WHAT ELSE?
Do not be afraid to call up employers and ask for work… especially if you have a particular skill, the employer might be glad to hear from you!

CAREER CLUB COMING SOON
www.zenrec.net  is launching our new career club for candidates looking for a job, this career club will provide you with an online training course to give you all the information you need to prepare yourself for finding the jobs of your dreams. To be one of the first to register for our new Career Club please send your full name to julz @ zenrec . net

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU FIND THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS!

GOOD LUCK!
Team www.zenrec.net !