Candidate

Psychometric tests: To be or not to be, that is the question.
Posted in Candidate, Facilities Management, Maxwell Stephens, News & PR, Recruitment
Psychometric Tests: To be or not to be, that is the question Psychometric tests were initially designed to test a person’s intelligence. However, nowadays they are more commonly known for being used to test whether a person will be suited to a specific job during the recruitment process when recruiting in Facilities Management. Psychometric […]
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The Need For Quality In Facilities Management
Posted in Candidate, Facilities Management, Maxwell Stephens, Recruitment
The Need For Quality in Facilities Management Everyone knows what facilities management is but few truly understand how to hire for it in terms of choosing the right candidates. It is why so many facilities are managed poorly. It’s not that it’s an impossible task, it’s simply that the right candidate wasn’t hired. The need […]
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Make Sure You’re Working with the Right Recruitment Agent!
Posted in Candidate, Facilities Management, Recruitment
Working with the Right Recruitment Agent Choosing the right recruitment agent is crucial says Peter Forshaw from Maxwell Stephens Looking for a new job, swapping or upgrading your current role in FM can be a daunting and challenging experience; often it can leave you feeling out of control, overwhelmed and doubting whether what you […]
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The Skills Shortage in FM is going to get worse!
Posted in Candidate, Facilities Management, Recruitment
The Skills Shortage in Facilities Management The September issue of FMX included a discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities for the facilities management sector. One of the key issues outlined was sourcing good facilities management staff with some attendees arguing that there are no clear benchmarks in the way there are in engineering, surveying or […]
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How to work with a recruitment consultancy
Posted in Candidate, Facilities Management, Recruitment
How to Work With a Recruitment Consultancy When applying for a post with a Recruitment Consultancy, it is expedient to consider the main function of their role. Wikipedia describes recruitment as ‘….the process of attracting, screening, and selecting qualified people for a job’. The recruiter’s sole aim is to find the best person for […]
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Top Interviewing Tips for Facilities Management Recruitment Success
Posted in Candidate, Facilities Management, Facilities News, Recruitment
Top Interviewing Tips for Facilities Management Recruitment Success The interview process can be more important than what you actually put on your CV. The reason is because this is where you get to make a vital impression on the company that could potentially hire you. From a facilities management recruitment standpoint, you need to […]
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