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Career Advice

Whether you are actively looking for a move or just want to understand your options, our team is here to support you.
We’ll take the time to understand your experience, goals and long-term aspirations.
We’ll offer clear, tailored advice to help you plan your next steps whenever the time is right.
Step By Step

Our Candidate Process

What happens when you register with us?
Here is the step-by-step process we use when a candidate applies for a Job!
Step 1
Initial Discussion with Huntsman
Step 2
CV Overview & Formatting
Step 3
Meeting with Huntsman
Step 4
Agree to List of Potential Suitors 
Step 5
Guidance Through Interviews & Offer Stage
Step 6
Confirmation of Offer, Acceptance & Exit Strategy
Step 7
Post Placement Aftercare Services

Advice & Guidance

Learning how to promote yourself, your skills and achievements.
We provide practical advice and guide you through the complexities of:
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What makes a good CV and a good structure? 

A good CV should be professional and personable. The reader should be able to get a sense of your professional competency and insight to who you are.  

It should include the following: 

  1. Summary of who you are, what you have achieved and relevant work experience.  
  2. Companies, Job Titles, Dates of Employment and a summary of your role.
  3. Specific examples of your work to include – Clients, Values of Work, your specific role on the piece of work.  
  4. Education  
  5. Professional Qualifications & Courses 
  6. Languages  
  7. Interests – What do you like to do in your spare time?  
  8. Achievements 

It can be overwhelming when you are presented with a list of potential suitors. Here at Huntsman, we take the time to understand what is important to you from a professional and personal standpoint and make sure that you are presented with firms that can assist you towards your career advancement and life goals.  

  • Priority ListWhat really matters to you? 
  • Culture – Are you more interested in the work hard/play hard culture or keeping your work life and social life separate? Corporate vs Non-Corporate? 
  • Benefits – Consider things such as Pension contribution, Private Medical, Annual Leave, Company Away Days, Bonuses 
  • Career ProgressionIs there a clear career structure? 
  • LocationHow easy is the commute to the office? Are you interested in work abroad opportunities?  
  • Career GoalsDoes the firm align with my career aspirations? 

When speaking to one of our Recruitment Consultants they will provide advice on the following: 

  • Interview questions & answers that get you the Job  
  • Top tips for a video interview 
  • How to fully prepare before an interview 
  • What to do after an interview  
  • How to structure interview responses 
  • Body Language and Personality  

When speaking to one of our Recruitment Consultants they will provide advice on the following: 

  • Navigating notice periods 
  • Handing in your notice 
  • How to work your notice
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