Do you often wonder what sets apart exceptional candidates? As a well-established private household staffing agency, the influx of CVs from talented candidates worldwide provides a rich pool of potential hires. This diverse talent pool allows for a wide range of skills and experiences to be considered, ensuring that the agency can match the right candidate to the specific needs of each client.
Representing yourself effectively from the start is crucial in establishing a solid groundwork for your future endeavours. This early stage sets the tone for how you are perceived and can influence your journey moving forward. Making a positive impression from day one can pave the way for success in various aspects of life.
To Find Out What Sets Apart Exceptional Candidates, Consider the following:
Organised and Efficient
We love to welcome new candidates, however, please remember that with well over 30,000 people on our books we cannot get to speak to each applicant for each role. But you do stand out when you register and add as many details as you can to your profile. We need all those details before we can consider sending your CV to the clients. An efficient attitude during registration sets the tone for a smooth process. Flexibility with interview times and placement aspects ensures a seamless experience from start to finish. For those already registered with us, if your information is out of date then we will need to contact you to get these updated, please understand our reasons behind this. We search our database for exceptional candidates, so make sure you stand out.
Polite
A good attitude goes a long way. It shows recruiters that you are professional. The industry that you are applying for a job in expects politeness on all levels. Being well-mannered and respectful in our interactions is crucial. It fosters positive relationships and creates a harmonious environment. When we communicate with respect, it shows that we value others’ feelings and opinions, leading to smoother interactions and better understanding between individuals. By maintaining a respectful approach, we can build trust, reduce conflicts, and promote a culture of mutual understanding and cooperation. Remember, whilst you might not be successful in one role, keep the good relationship going and don’t cut your nose off to spite your face. There are lots of roles that become available all the time. For every role, we have hundreds of people that apply.
Reliable
Be available when you say you are. Respond to us when we send you confirmations such as interview times and details. These types of roles are great career opportunities, however, they require someone reliable and flexible and are prepared to make some sacrifices of some kind. If you do not turn up for an interview then you blow your chances. As a recruitment agency, we rely on good quality candidates. Some roles need filling quickly and therefore we are on a tight schedule to send candidates to clients immediately. Some roles take time to find the right person and also for clients to come back to us, this can be beyond our control and we know that because of this we may lose candidates to other roles, we ask that you communicate this to us and we aim to do the same. Very often when you do not hear from us it’s because we do not have any new information or updates.
Modesty
Presenting yourself authentically and confidently from the beginning is crucial. It sets the tone for how others perceive you and can impact your relationships and opportunities down the line. Starting strong can help build trust and credibility with those around you, laying a solid foundation for future interactions. Being modest reflects a sense of grace and elegance. It allows individuals to shine without boasting, we truly believe this sets you apart.
Discretion
Please remember that often we need to be discreet and what is listed in the job spec is all the information that we can disclose at this time. Often when candidates are successful in the next stage we can add more information IF we have it. However, often it’s at the interview stage where candidates speak directly with clients that we all learn a little more about the role and package.
We do not disclose who you are working for or who you have worked for. When clients want discretion then it would not be no good to send them a CV of someone that lists all the names of the people they have worked for. You can add location, UHNW or HNW private family/individual the size of the property and expected standards and duties. This gives the right information.
Using these top tips could set you apart from being an exceptional candidate. Take a look at your portal and ensure all your information is up to date, get across who you are by writing a letter or adding this to your CV. Take a look at our latest jobs here and get in touch if you require help applying, at [email protected].