Tag Archives: candidates

Does your CV help you stand out from the crowd or is it just a list of job descriptions?

“Recently I submitted a CV to a client who gave the feedback “too wordy”.  Looking again at the CV (we never edit the content of our candidates’ CVs, as we feel it’s a reflection of the individual) I noticed it … Continue reading

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Flexible working scheme

  What a scorcher of a week it’s been with the glorious sunshine and high temperatures across the UK. We’ve had some serious heat coming from our office at ARV Solutions this week. The reason – no air-conditioning! Ironically, the … Continue reading

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National Manufacturing Day 2022

  Happy National Manufacturing Day! We want to start by congratulating all our skillful candidates and clients on their successes within the industry and would like to thank them for all their ongoing hard work and business. We want to … Continue reading

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ARVIEW early successes: our new service incorporating our advanced video interview platform

ARVIEW, was developed to enable employers to save significant time and greatly improve the recruitment process as well as improving the quality of hires. Our advanced client portal enables you to make a more informed decision, with more confidence and … Continue reading

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Using LinkedIn to enhance your job search

Keep your profile updated. Fill in all sections using appropriate key words to optimise your profile for searches. A completed updated profile makes it easier for relevant employers and recruiters to find you. Also, the chances are, their message will be … Continue reading

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Why add psychometric profiles to your recruitment process?

Well run interviews can assess skills, qualifications, and experience far better than a CV, particularly with relevant competency-based questions.  Personality and behavioural traits can be understood better, though difficult to assess in-depth during the interview process alone. Do they provide … Continue reading

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CV writing tips – Write a stand out CV

What should my CV look like? Ideally, your CV should take up no more than two pages, but if what you have to say takes up three pages, ask yourself the following questions: •  Is all the information relevant to … Continue reading

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Competency Based Interviews, How to excel in an interview

Download this content in pdf format here What are they? Competencies are the skills, knowledge and behavioural aspects a candidate will put into the role. These type of questions provide the candidate with the opportunity to show they have the … Continue reading

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How To Impress At An Interview

Here are ARV’s top tips for knocking your next interview out of the park: 1. Think about values Make sure you’re connecting your own experience with the company’s central ethos or goals, recruiters are not only looking for skills and … Continue reading

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What if the grass isn’t greener- Knowing when you should or shouldn’t leave your current job for pastures new

Take a look at the five signs we think might signal that it’s time to say goodbye No room for growth If there is no path for promotion or growth within your organisation (and this is important to you) you … Continue reading

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