The Power of Music in Preparing for a Job Interview

Job interviews are often stressful, and the pressure to make a great first impression can weigh heavily on even the most qualified candidates. While preparation typically involves researching the company, practicing responses, and perfecting your resume, there’s an underrated tool that can significantly boost your performance: music. Whether it’s calming your nerves or energizing your…

ISS Ltd – Interview Prep Series: How to Address CV Gaps During a Job Interview

How to Address CV Gaps During a Job Interview Job interviews can be daunting, and for those with gaps in their CV, the challenge can feel even more intimidating. While employment gaps can raise questions, they are not uncommon, and handling them with honesty and confidence can turn potential concerns into opportunities to demonstrate resilience…

ISS Ltd – Interview Prep Series: Pre-Interview Research

The Comprehensive Guide to Interview Preparation Research Preparing for a job interview can be a daunting process, but with thorough research and the right strategies, you can present yourself as the best candidate for the job. This guide outlines the essential steps for effective interview preparation research, helping you to stand out and succeed in…

ISS Ltd – Interview Prep Series: The Money Question

Navigating the waters of interview etiquette can be tricky, especially when the tide turns to discussions about money. Just this week, I dove into a conversation about whether it’s appropriate to address salary expectations early in the interview process. Here’s what I learned:   Keep the focus on value. Interviewers respect candidates who emphasize the…

What 15 Years of Sales Recruitment has taught me about Salespeople

As a recruiter with 15 years of experience in the sales recruitment sector, I have learnt a tremendous amount about what makes a great salesperson.   I have meet with, interviewed, placed, and built long standing friendships with Salespeople who have sold in every industry imaginable. And it is fair to say that I have…

Has Covid given the final death nail to suits for business attire?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting effect on the way we work. As companies around the world have adopted remote working, the business attire we were once accustomed to has changed drastically. The days of wearing a suit and tie to the office are slowly fading away, with more employers and employees favouring more…

ISS Ltd – The Recruitment Agency which specializes in placing Sales & Nursing Staff in Medical Sales & Support roles.

At Independent Search Solutions Ltd we work with a range of Medical Device, Medical Equipment and Pharmaceutical Firms to find Sales Rep’s, Clinical Support Staff and a range of other customer-facing roles. For some time I have been working with these companies convincing them that there is a wealth of great talent out there who want to…

The power of Sport and Recruitment

There is a reason that we all see Charity Runs and other Sporting Posts on LinkedIn on a regular basis, the Link between Sport and Business is undeniable, but has its links to Recruitment ever been fully understood?   If you want to measure how important your Sporting background is too you in getting a…