
How to Interview in a Heatwave
Across the US, UK and Europe we are experiencing unprecedented plumes of heat bringing joy to thousands of kids on holiday and misery to those not on vacation sweating it out in offices in the city where air conditioning units struggle to cope with the extra demands put on them. But its not just air conditioning systems that are feeling the strain. Workers of all descriptions find it a struggle to cope with the sweltering temperatures, humidity, high pollen and a general feel

How To Beat The Competition & Hire The Best
Recruiting new people to your business can be challenging at the best of times but the whole process can be demoralising when you have selected your favoured candidate after numerous rounds of selection, interviews and negotiating, only to lose out to your nearest competitor just before that candidate signs on the dotted line. Weeks of hard work can be wasted. Your whole business plan could be put back by months, not only affecting your immediate business but could well have

Infographic: Top Tips for Interview Success
Here at Aluminium Cloud we want to help you excel and perform your best during the interview process. Therefore we have compiled a list of the 10 best interview tips from our top recruiter which should help you succeed in any up coming job interviews. For more information you can catch up with this week's latest blog: Top 10 things NOT to do in an interview. #interviews #jobapplication #career #business

Top 10 things NOT to do at an interview
Interviews can be daunting experiences at the best of times and I am sure that we can all share horror stories of when we have had a nightmare at interview. One of the early interviews I had was for a sales role at a large technology company. I had really wanted to get a job there and when the call came that I had got an interview I was over the moon. I researched the role, the hiring managers, the company, the market. I had everything prepared. The day of the interview came

CV or Resumes - What are they good for?
Well, first and foremost, if you are applying for a job, you are going to have to put your CV or resume together. Hang on, I hear you cry, what's the difference? Well in the UK and Europe, basically nothing. Both terms mean essentially the same thing. But in the US there is a big difference. CV's are used primarily for academic, teaching or medical jobs. They tend to be much more detailed, literally documenting the course of your life! Resumes on the other hand are what they