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10 Frequently Asked Interview Questions & Your Answers!

Jul 9, 2024 , , , by sfrrecruitment
  • Why do you want to work for this company?
  • Show that you have done your research, mention things you really like
  • Related to the position of how you align with it
  • Be passionate and excited
  • How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
  • Share an instance when you remained calm despite the turmoil
  • Discuss how it’s being a continuous journey of improvement and talk about how you’ve learnt with every new experience
  • Why do you want to leave your current position?
  • Flip the question and talk positively about your current place of work
  • But highlight how you wanted a new challenge and to continuously improve all areas of your skill set
  • Discuss the importance of the opportunity to improve and take on new challenge
  • What sets you apart from other candidates?
  • Talk about your top strengths and you relate them back to the role
  • Discuss any unique strengths and how you built them
  • Even bring in your extensive research about the company
  • Tell me a time when you couldn’t meet a deadline and how you decided to handle it?
  • Discuss honestly how things didn’t go as you expected
  • Share how you reflected on this and learnt a lesson
  • Explain how you would have handled it with this new knowledge
  • What would you say are your weaknesses and how you improve them?
  • Be honest, share actual weaknesses
  • Ensure the weaknesses aren’t a core skill of the position
  • Show them the action steps you have taken to improve this weakness
  • What are the main strengths you’ll bring to us?
  • Discuss your main strengths in relation to the role
  • Talk about any experiences and how these developed over time
  • Share how you think these strengths will directly benefit them
  • What is the hardest problem you’ve ever tackled?
  • Explain the calibre of the problem and it’s in importance
  • Discuss how you approached it despite the difficulty
  • Explain clearly how you solved it and the impact it had
  • Share an example of when you were working with someone who is difficult. How did you handle working with them?
  • Explain how you communicated very clearly with them to ensure nothing was missed
  • Share that you went in with empathy as you never know what others are going through
  • Discuss the common ground you reached and what you learned from it
  • Describe a situation where you had to handle multiple responsibilities.
  • How did you manage your time?
  • Describe how you were organised and prepared
  • Discuss what techniques you used to multitask
  • Use a specific example and discuss the impact of the result

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Can AI help me write a CV ?

Jan 26, 2024 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

SFR has been asked recently, can AI help me write a CV?

So, who better to ask than AI itself? Here is what we learnt.

How can AI help write a cv?

AI can help write a CV by providing templates, suggesting appropriate wording, and offering tips on how to tailor the content to specific job descriptions. Additionally, AI can help by scanning the CV for common errors and providing feedback on how to optimize the document for applicant tracking systems used by many employers.

I want to be specific about my achievements and successes on my cv can AI help?

Absolutely! AI can assist in identifying strong action verbs and impactful language to highlight your achievements and successes on your CV. Additionally, it can provide suggestions on how to quantify your achievements and tailor them to specific industries or roles, making your CV more compelling and targeted.

I want anyone reading my cv to be able to easily identify my key skills, can writing my cv with AI help me?

Yes, writing your CV with the assistance of AI can certainly help you effectively showcase your key skills. AI can offer guidance on formatting, layout, and wording to ensure that your key skills are prominently featured, making it easier for readers to identify and understand your core competencies.

I want my cv to clearly show my values can AI help?

Certainly! AI can assist in incorporating your values into your CV by suggesting language that reflects your principles and beliefs. By providing guidance on how to articulate your values in a professional context, AI can help ensure that your CV effectively communicates the essence of who you are as a professional.

I thrive in fast paced and supportive environment. Can AI help me articulate this?

Absolutely! AI can assist in articulating your preference for a fast-paced and supportive environment by offering language that effectively conveys this sentiment. It can help you craft this preference in a way that resonates with potential employers, showcasing your ability to excel in dynamic and collaborative work settings.

Can AI take my CV and produce a cover note tailored to the job I am applying for?

Yes, AI can take the information from your CV and generate a tailored cover letter for a specific job. By analysing the job description and your CV, it can provide personalized content that aligns with the requirements and highlights your relevant experience and skills for the position.

Let us know how you get on 😊

📞 01522 452423

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Vacancies

Sales Estimator: St Albans

Nov 30, 2020 , , , , by sfrrecruitment
  • Competitive Salary
  • St Albans
  • Hours – Monday to Thursday 08.45-17.00 Friday 08.45-16.30 (37 per week, 30 min lunch)

Here at SFR Recruitment Solutions, we are working closely with our client who is a market leader in specialist fencing and perimeter security.

We are looking for an Sales Estimator based in St Albans. 

Purpose of role  

To prepare estimations of work by gathering specifications, proposals, material costs and labour. The role will include building relationships with clients whilst promoting business products and services to maximise sale opportunities.

Duties

  • Provide quality and timely estimating service to customers based on their needs and budget.
  • Offer advice and guidance to customers and deliver excellent customer service. 
  • Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare estimates. 
  • Maintain accurate records of estimates and sales. 
  • Achieve KPIs and sales targets. 
  • Gain a clear understanding of customer’s business needs. 
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required in which you adequately trained to carry out. 

Personal Skills

Essential: 

  • High level of attention to detail. 
  •  Effective communication skills. 
  • Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads. 
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships 
  • Positive work ethic.
  • Committed to delivering the utmost service/support to the business and our customers. 
  • Reliable team player.

Experience: 

Essential: 

  • A wealth of experience working within a similar role 
  • Good knowledge of perimeter protection products 
  • Good at building working relationships 
  • Practical approach to work and problems 
  • Ability to understand drawings and plans Desirable: 
  • Experience within the construction or engineering industry

Get in touch if this sounds like the role for you.

Email: matthew@sfrrecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07512602431

Blog Post

Working from Home (WFH) – The guide.

Oct 22, 2020 , , , , , , , by sfrrecruitment

Hey there,

We understand as many of us have embarked on turning a room in our home into a makeshift office this year, working from home can be both stressful and socially isolating.

Yes, the commute may be much better, and we do love being able to wear jogging bottoms, however, we can experience a lack of motivation or distractions which can make WFH rather challenging.

However, help is at hand, here are our Top 6 WFH tips, to get you out of that slump!

1- Exercising frequently

So simple but so effective, exercising, stretching, going on a brisk walk will help you clear your mind and increase productivity. It is NOT normal to sit at your desk all day and in doing so you will not only endure backache and eye strain but also you might find that your productivity will lower if you slug it out all day.

2- Regular updates/ contact your team 

WFH can be so socially isolating and it’s ok to say that you feel isolated. That’s why it’s essential to keep team morale up. Ongoing communication via WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom can help departments support each other.

3- Separate your work from your relaxation 

This may be slightly difficult if you live in a house share, however, either tidying your work station away at the end of the day or keeping it in a dedicated room in which you shut away, keep your work and relaxation space-separated so you can switch off! Remember to look after yourself! Step away from social media, turn off the laptop, and do something which helps you unwind in the evening.

4- Stick to your routine 

Be strict with your routine. Ensure that you get up at the same time every day and switch off at the same time. During the time that you would normally set aside to commute why not read, or exercise?

5- Write LISTS! 

If you don’t already write lists every day, then this is the best time to start! The power of writing lists is unmeasurable! In the morning start with a list of everything which needs to be completed that day, including times for breaks and reminders to get up and walkabout. It’s not only satisfying being able to cross things off the list as you go through the day, but it also helps you prioritise what work you need to get done so no time is wasted!

6- Listen to music! 

Music is so underrated, but it really can help our mood! I personally find it challenging to work in complete silence, so if you’re like me pop on the radio to your favourite station and enjoy some music whilst completing your tasks! 

That’s it! Get in touch if you have any other WFH tips, we would love to hear from you!

SFR Recruitment Solutions