Knowledge Vault

The Knowledge Vault

Our Knowledge Vault is your go-to hub for everything you need to succeed in your job search. Packed with expert-led videos, guides, and practical advice, it helps you build confidence and develop the skills employers are looking for. Whether you’re creating your first CV, refreshing an old one, or preparing for a big interview, the Knowledge Vault gives you clear, simple support at every step.

Explore video tutorials on CV writing, interview techniques, body language, and how to talk about your strengths. Learn how to tailor your applications, handle common interview questions, and present your experience in a way that stands out.

Designed to help you feel prepared, polished, and confident, the Knowledge Vault puts real career guidance at your fingertips helping you move forward with clarity and success.

 

This page contains:

  1. Sections you may need in-depth help with
  2. Looking for Work?
  3. What is a Recruiter?
  4. The Recruitment Process
  5. Good VS Bad Recruiter 
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What is a Recruiter?

 

A recruiter:

  • Searches for candidates (via job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, etc.)

  • Reviews resumes and screens applicants

  • Communicates between the candidate and the employer

  • Coordinates interviews

  • Helps guide candidates through the hiring steps

  • Often negotiates salary and job offers

The Recruitment Process

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Initial Contact

You apply for a job or a recruiter reaches out to you.

Recruiter Screening

A short call to review your experience, salary expectations, and fit for the role.

Interviews

You meet with the hiring manager/team and complete any required tests or tasks.

Decision

The recruiter gives you feedback, and if selected, you receive and negotiate your job offer.

Good VS Bad Recruiter

What Makes a Good Recruiter

  1. Strong Communication

A good recruiter listens carefully, asks the right questions, and explains job details clearly to both candidates and employers.

  1. Understanding of the Role

They know what the job requires, which skills matter, and what type of person fits well — so they can match the right candidate to the right position.

  1. Honest and Transparent

They give real information, realistic expectations, and honest feedback, building trust with candidates and clients.

  1. Good at Building Relationships

A strong recruiter stays connected, supports candidates through the whole process, and creates long-term professional relationships.

  1. Organised and Reliable

They manage multiple vacancies, interviews, and follow-ups without letting anything slip through the cracks.

  1. Problem-Solving Skills

They quickly find solutions when challenges come up  such as scheduling issues or last-minute changes and keep the process moving smoothly.

  1. Motivated and Proactive

Good recruiters don’t wait for candidates to come to them; they actively search, network, and find the best talent.

What Makes a Bad Recruiter

  1. Poor Communication

They don’t respond, give vague information, or leave candidates waiting without updates. This creates confusion and frustration.

  1. Little Understanding of the Job

They don’t fully know what the role requires, leading to poor matches and wasted time for both employers and candidates.

  1. Dishonest or Misleading

They exaggerate job details, hide important information, or make promises they can’t keep damaging trust.

  1. Disorganised

They forget interviews, mix up details, or fail to follow up. This makes the hiring process messy and unprofessional.

  1. Doesn’t Listen

They push candidates toward roles they don’t want or ignore what the employer is actually looking for.

  1. Lack of Care

A bad recruiter treats candidates like numbers instead of people, rushing the process and offering little support.

  1. No Relationship Building

They disappear after the first contact, offer no guidance, and don’t build long-term connections.