We all want to put our best foot forward when we go to an interview. But sometimes things can go drastically wrong. Don’t despair - even the worst interview fails can be mitigated. Here we list the three most common interview stuff ups and what steps you can take to...

We sat down with Costa and asked him about his experience here at Genesis IT.   What has your experience been like at Genesis? After 13 years with one company you have to love where you are. It allows you to take the ups and downs of the job in your stride. The...

It pains us to admit this, but as a profession, recruitment consultants haven’t always had the best reputation. We get it – there are some unscrupulous operators out there and you may have been burned. At Genesis we like to think we’re different – and we want our...

At Genesis, LinkedIn has become an integral part of our overall candidate searching strategies. So we think it’s important for job hunters to have a presence on LinkedIn. So what are we looking for when we view your profile? No selfies please They say a picture paints...

The ultimate CV dos and don’ts – from the people that know As recruitment specialists, Genesis consultants see a lot of CVs. In fact, when we are advertising for a new role we can find ourselves trawling through hundreds of CVs a day. This means that when it comes to...

Lots of our clients say that they would like candidates to be more authentic during interviews. They understand that it’s important to go beyond technical skills and find out how a potential employee will fit in to their company. We get it; you want the best person...

Traditionally January has been seen as a quiet time for recruitment, but at Genesis we think there’s no time like the present to start preparing for your job hunt.   It’s summertime and although many of us are back to work this week, there are still a lot of people...

All businesses need an IT infrastructure in order to operate - from the hardware people use to the network that holds it all together. Infrastructure literally supports everything a company does – a bit like a backbone. And when you put it like that, it makes sense...

In times when employers are looking for a “culture fit” as much as a skill set, how you present yourself during an interview is more important than ever. So how can you put your best foot forward in an interview? Be authentic. This means showing a potential employer...