Corvus Blog

5 reasons to attend a business seminar in 2018

Attending a business or networking seminar? Great, they aren’t dead! Here’s just a few of the reasons coming along to a networking event or business briefing could not only benefit you but also your business. 1. You’ll learn something new! It’s ... read more

Networking

What length should my CV be? (2 pages... right?)

In this series, our recruiters Diarmaid Robinson (Engineering & Technical Recruiter), Sarah Stewart (Sales & Marketing Recruiter) and Gareth Stirling (Digital & IT Recruiter) outline common misconceptions which job seekers have when writing thei... read more

Busting CV Myths, CV Tips, Job search

How do I negotiate my job offer? (The right way)

So, you’ve received a job offer and you’re trying to negotiate your package. You want to try and make this a fast and painless process where both parties are happy. It is important that both sides understand each other’s perspective and are will... read more

Career Advice, Job Offer, Negotiation

7 things Interviewers look for

Interview ers are looking for a lot of things in an interview , but the following 7 aspects are the key features which make a lasting impression. Give yourself the best chance in your interview by preparing the following: Confidence Believe in y... read more

Interview Tips, Job search

How to tell if your recruiter is working for you or themselves

Recruitment consultants, let’s face it, have been known to get a bad reputation, mostly down to the sharp practice of a few. Sure, there are times when returned calls can slip through the net, and whilst that can be frustrating for any job seeke... read more

Ethical, Interview Tips, Job search, Working with a Recruiter

How to prepare for an interview

Preparing for an interview may sound simple; research the company and dress appropriately, however, there is a lot more to think about than that. Here are 15 basic interview preparation tips comprised from experienced recruiters to ensure you’re... read more

Career Advice, Interview Tips, Job search

5 things to do when you (think) you’re about to get fired

Job security in 2018 is almost non-existent but let’s face it, no one wants to be fired. Many of the well-known names in different industries have been fired at some point, that includes J.K Rowling and Steve Jobs to name a few. Have you ever ha... read more

Career Advice, Job search, Productivity Hacks

How to improve your customer service

Customer service skills can often be taken for granted until you receive an irate customer or a complaint. If the customer becomes angry and the employee needs further guidance or help from management to resolve the issue, can they be at fault i... read more

Business, Customer Service

Meet the Corvus Team - Sarah Stewart

Welcome to the latest blog series from Corvus Recruitment - Meet the Corvus Team. A series of interviews with the Corvus Team, you'll learn more about us, industry insights and getting a job in your sector today. This is the first of our series ... read more

Interview, Meet the Team, Sales & Marketing