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Our First International Recruitment

An exciting month for us at Dovetail Recruitment – we have just successfully recruited an experienced Account Manager to work for our Client in  Hong Kong and Shanghai.  Daniel completed 2 weeks in the Bournemouth office and has now arrived in Hong Kong today to join his new team.  Daniel is absolutely delighted with his new role.  Good Luck Dan and hope it goes well for you.

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How accurate is the News and Media and is it a true reflection of the Dorset and Hampshire Area

Every time we pick up a newspaper or listen to the news all we hear is doom and gloom.  Companies are shredding their workforce unemployment is rising and the Eurozone is teetering on the brink. Here in Dorset, just a couple of months ago, we were recruiting for a College Leaver to work for a successful and expanding client in the Bournemouth area.  A simple request – We were looking someone with no work experience,… Read more

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HR Seminar on the 19th January 2012

Thank you to everyone attending our HR Seminar yesterday it was a great success.  We were over subscribed and had a reserve list.  Managing Poor Performance is a hot topic to the start of 2012.  Please let us know if there are any other specific HR topics you would like to discuss and we will try and incorporate them in our forthcoming seminars. Pictures attached

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HR Seminar

We have had a fantastic response to our HR Seminar next Wednesday and we are  now compiling a reserve list.   Its a hot topic.  Watch our Events page on our website for the next event – early birds will be able to get a seat!    

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New Year New Career – improve your interview technique

Interview Tips Tips on how to prepare for an interview and how to create a good first impression.   The first 5 minutes of your interview is really important when you first meeting your interviewer and small things can make big differences.

  • Be smart and professionally dressed i.e. a business suit, clean shoes and tidy hair. 
  • Arrive in plenty of time and take their telephone number in case you have a delay on your way.
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Salary Survey – Lets talk numbers…!

Salary Survey – Let’s talk numbers…..! Good calibre candidates are always in demand, no more so than under the current economic climate, where companies may find themselves with fewer staff, but want and need the best. Therefore, the current market place is seeing a shift in salaries as some candidates are in high demand. To help local businesses and Dovetails own clientele, with their projections for next year, the team at Dovetail Recruitment will be… Read more

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Writing the Perfect CV

A perfect CV is your first step and it is so important to get the Company or Recruiter to take your application to the next stage. This is the first place to sell yourself so take time in putting it together and read it out loud and think – would I interview this person? Use a plain type font and put your name, address, telephone numbers and email address at the top of the page.… Read more

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