This guys a legend. As a ex forklift now into this field, recruiter Ricky is helping me a lot being in this industry and I'm gaining more knowledge from him than my own training from my own company ahaha RICKY HOW AM I ABLE TO GET A MEETING WITH YOU FOR MORE TIPS! (legit ahaha)
Hey Ricky. I really enjoyed you on The Apprentice. How would you feel about coming onto my podcast Greenys Corner? Would love to hear your story further. Jay
This was honestly the most helpful video I found on this topic, because I am interested in recruiting but was confused by the role responsibilities. Thank you. You're a great communicator and it all makes sense now.
One bit of advice that I received and always use at the end of an interview if the interviewer asks whether or not I have any questions. "Is there anything about my application that concerns you?" That way you can address any issues directly, hopefully leave an impression of maturity and express a genuine interest in the job as opposed to a blunt "No".
Ricky, work on your questioning. You ask a question but often then continue talking to give a laborious explanation of what you will be listening for in the answer. Also, ask one question at a time, rather than multiple questions in a single sentence. Learn how to ask open questions unless you want a closed answer. Try asking a brief, succinct, open question and then become silent, listening attentively to the answer. Be aware that it pressures interviewees whilst they answer by cutting across them. Wait 5 seconds after an answer before opening your own mouth to speak. Brian Tracy teaches this latter skill well.
I think to automatically dismiss someone because of a spelling mistake on their CV is pathetic. It speaks volumes about this man's stupidity. He admits: " I've made more mistakes than I care to mention" when asked about mistakes he's made when hiring.
How is it pathetic? If you write a CV and cant even be bothered to spell check 1 or 2 pages before sending it out to companies, that is downright sloppy and lazy
Within reason. If there's one word spelt wrong, no biggie. If he routinely gets the company name or cities wrong or really obvious mistakes, that's something different. Depending on the job as well.
It might seem harsh to dismiss a candidate for poor spelling, even for just a single error, but there are layers to this. Has the person misspelled because they've been careless, too lazy to check properly, ignorant, uninformed, or relying on a computer spell checker? Is it possible that this is typical of them? Do you want somebody who manifests one or more of those traits working for your organisation? Moreover, if you're hiring somebody for a role in which accuracy matters (and it tends to matter in over 90% of jobs), do you really want to take a chance on somebody that lets inaccuracy slip through the net like that? Of course nobody is perfect; of course people make mistakes, and of course mistakes - especially minor ones - can be forgiven. However, hiring an employee is a task requiring discernment and sifting of the field in order to find someone that is right for the role on offer. Just as the marathon is won by the fastest runner, so the job is won by the candidate that makes no mistakes, or fewer than other candidates.
The apprentice winner? good video but the whole industry needs to change, humanize recruitment, make it less about target and not seeing the candidate as cash cows. Genuinely care about getting them the job, be less selective,
What advice can you give us undergraduate HR interns who wish to work in this industry? I am an HR intern at Consumerchoice (internship@consumerchoice.com) and you r response will truly be helpful. Thank you!
Writing a good CV is important as it will help you apply for jobs and internships. Mine got me an internship! We at Consumerchoice are looking for interns! If you are interested, email us at internship@consumerchoice.com
This is a great video! Recently got two offers for a graduate recruitment role and this video has deepened my understanding of what a recruiter is and the impact they have.
Hi Ricky, thank you for sharing this insightful video. I have become interested in recruitment recently and since I graduated I have been exploring different career pathway and finally, I have made the decision to go into recruitment consultant as a trainee recruitment consultant to kickstart my career.
