Bethany Bellingham’s Post

Our first-class service isn't just reserved for our clients. We take pride in the quality of service and the relationships we cultivate with our candidates. By investing time to thoroughly understand their needs and aspirations, we ensure they receive the same level of attention as our clients. Gaining insight into their identities, skill sets, and career goals allows us to match them with clients whose values align and who will support their professional growth. In every sector, we approach each vacancy with careful consideration, ensuring the right candidate is placed the first time. As well as having regular conversations with our workers/candidates, reviews give us an insight into what we are doing right and what we can improve. Take a look at the document below to see some of our candidate reviews 👇 #candidatefocus #recruitment #support #careergrowth #careers

🚨 Job Seekers Deserve Better! 🚨 It’s 2024, and it’s unacceptable that some HR departments still don’t respond to unsuccessful applicants. Candidates spend valuable time crafting resumes, preparing for interviews, and investing their hopes into potential roles. Not acknowledging them isn’t just disrespectful—it’s damaging to your company’s reputation. Sadly, this has been an all too familiar experience for my graduate children, and it needs to change. A poor candidate experience speaks volumes about your culture, and the silence reflects a lack of professionalism. It’s time organisations step up, value every applicant’s effort, and show respect by closing the loop. Your employer brand and future talent pool depend on it. 💡 #CandidateExperience #HR #Respect

Another day, another learning, from my HR Diaries✨... To all #Recuriters, never make these three mistakes in your human resources journey: 1. Rejecting a candidate is acceptable, but withholding information from them is not. 2. Postponing the interview is acceptable, but abruptly calling it off is not. 3. You can request appropriate job experience from a new hire, but you shouldn't demand it. Always keep in mind that when you hire a candidate, you are hiring not just the individual but also their family. Do you have any other thoughts or concerns? #hrdiary #humanresources #recruiterslife #corporatelife #growth #hiring #learnings

This week I had experienced: Two ghosted interview requests. Two separate recruiters reached out to me after applying; complimentary of my experience and asking my availability to interview, and then... poof! 🦗 Nothing more in a week +. Also had one cancelled interview; cancelled by the HM while it was being scheduled by the recruiter, a very good recruiter who knew it was not the right way to handle this, but the manager changed their mind stating that they believed I would likely get bored and leave for a bigger role in 9 months. Why? Because of the supposed "power" I had in my last FT roles. "Power" 😆😁🤔 FWIW, this should not be assumed for anyone. Titles do not necessarily equal power, but good experience from holding those titles brings many great 💡 to new employers. Also to be considered; I applied to the job because I want to do this type of work. THE TITLE DOES NOT MATTER TO ME - or I would not have applied. So WHAT IS going on with this job market? I'm beyond baffled at what has happened to the hiring process in these last two years! The hardest part for me to understand is that these are other TA and HR professionals doing this, for TA job openings, who are supposedly seeking to hire good TA professionals who know how to partner well with hiring managers and DELIVER A GREAT CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE! I have built my career in recruiting/TA on a foundation of excellent candidate experiences, positive client (hiring manager) relationships and the goal of finding great people to work for good organizations. Work I truly love and take an immense amount of pride in... as I know many people will attest to. I read SO much about these things happening to SO many candidates everywhere, and I don't know what to say anymore. On behalf of all candidates everywhere, no matter the profession or skill, let's do better. Please.

Are your top candidates dropping out mid-process? It’s time to audit your candidate experience and find out how.🔍✨ Tips for Auditing the Candidate Experience: 1. Apply for a job yourself and see what candidates go through. 2. Get honest input from candidates about what they liked and disliked. 3. Make sure candidates know what’s happening and when. 4. Test your online application system for any hiccups. 5. Ensure interviews are smooth and respectful. 6. Monitor how long hiring takes and how satisfied candidates are. 7. Make sure your process is fair and welcoming for everyone. 8. Align your company’s messaging across all touchpoints. 9. Equip hiring managers with the skills to engage candidates well. 10. Regularly update your process based on feedback. #BetterHiring #CandidateExperience #SmoothRecruitment #HiringAudit #HRTips #InclusiveHiring #RecruitmentProcess

In the early days of my HR career, it was normal for us to invite different candidates and give them the same timeslot for a physical interview and they would be attended to based on a first come first served basis especially if it was for the same role and the candidates would have to wait for their turn to be interviewed. A few years on, we started giving candidates their own time with consideration of an additional 10-15 minutes should there be a need to keep a previous candidate later than expected. Delays happen, all you owe a candidate is a genuine reason for the delay and if possible move the meeting to a better time that works for both parties. Recruiting has evolved, there is a lot of emphasis on candidate experience. In a world where the talents now have a choice, you cannot afford to treat a candidate poorly. If you want to test a candidate’s patience (whatever that is), please find a more appropriate way to do it. There are different assessments, behavioral questions etc. Don’t underestimate the value of anyone’s time. If this truly happened, I feel for the last two who got the job. They are in for it. What would you do if this happened to you? #recruiting #candidateexperience #interview #thriveHR

Attitude is everything! In both interviews and the workplace, attitude can make all the difference. ✅ Instead of arrogance, choose a growth mindset ✅ Show empathy and be open to learning Success follows those who are humble, curious, and eager to grow. 🌱 What’s your take on this? #GrowthMindset #CareerTips #Empathy #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture

A Reminder from Today's Interview Today, I interviewed a candidate who had all the right qualifications—great experience, strong knowledge, and impressive skills. But there was one big problem: their attitude. Despite being well-prepared on paper, the candidate was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional during our conversation. It was a clear reminder that **behavior matters just as much as experience**. No matter how qualified someone is, a bad attitude can overshadow everything else. As recruiters, we’re not just looking for skills—we're looking for people who respect others and can work well in a team. To all candidates: Your behavior speaks louder than your resume. Be kind and professional—it goes a long way. #Recruitment #HiringTips #Professionalism #RespectInTheWorkplace #Hrinsights

A Reminder from Today's Interview Today, I interviewed a candidate who had all the right qualifications—great experience, strong knowledge, and impressive skills. But there was one big problem: their attitude. Despite being well-prepared on paper, the candidate was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional during our conversation. It was a clear reminder that **behavior matters just as much as experience**. No matter how qualified someone is, a bad attitude can overshadow everything else. As recruiters, we’re not just looking for skills—we're looking for people who respect others and can work well in a team. To all candidates: Your behavior speaks louder than your resume. Be kind and professional—it goes a long way. #Recruitment #HiringTips #Professionalism #RespectInTheWorkplace #Hrinsights