Recruitment
The benefits of hiring with company culture in mind
A company’s culture is made up of its goals, values, personality, attitudes and practices. Its culture is essentially the ethos of the company. It’s the way people feel about the work they are doing and the purpose and morals they believe in. A strong company culture enables a cohesive workplace and environment that allows a candidate, who shares these same values, to flourish.
There are multiple long-term benefits that hiring with company culture in mind offers. Here are 4 that we particularly think is important:
Employee Performance
How to prepare for an interview: Key steps to land your dream job
Key element: how well you prepare.
It’s not possible to anticipate every question that will be asked. It is entirely possible (and advisable) to enter your interview with a strong sense of what to expect and how to approach each question!
Here are 5 tips to help you feel confident and prepared for both a normal interview and a competency based interview:
Normal Interview preparation tips:

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