The market is crazy right now!

With the new working year back in full swing, there is lots of movement happening in the world of recruitment and in the employment market.

As mentioned in my last #lotuscandidatesupport post, Shaney, Amber, Sarah and I are here to offer free tips and advice for candidates at all stages of the recruitment process, particularly during these busy times!

So let’s talk about: Applications!



If you are at the beginning of your job search and engaging a recruiter to help you secure work, then read on to hear how your communication can potentially best score you your dream role and allow you to get the most value from using a recruiter!

1. Your first phone call with a recruiter – it’s like a first date. You want to build that rapport quickly, showcase your skills, and leave them thinking that you are the best candidate for the role. Articulation and honesty here is key! Whilst experience is absolutely relevant and will play a big part in being considered and securing the role you are going for, personality, professionalism, and communication is what make you stand out from the others! Allow your personality to shine!
2. Stay in contact! Recruiters work at a very fast pace, and especially with a market like today, it is so important that you let your recruiter know when you are next available to speak if you know you won’t be able to take any calls/messages for a while. This way they will know you are still interested in the role and keep you front of mind for the position they are considering you for, to avoid missing out!
3. Be honest! Recruiters value honesty more than you may know! If that role isn’t for you… It’s OK! If you have been offered another role.. CONGRATULATIONS! If you are unsure that you can commit to the timelines… we might have other roles that will work for you! By continuing to have an open and honest relationship with your recruiter, this allows you to get the best from them, and will give you a greater opportunity to land that perfect role.

Lotus People are accredited candidate experts, and candidate experience is at the heart of what we do, so whatever we ask of you, you can absolutely expect in return from us!