Candidate FAQ's

Recruitment FAQs for Job Seekers

Are you curious about how a recruitment specialist can help you to find your dream role? New to using a recruitment agency to step into a new position?

Below, we’ve put together the 5 most popular questions that our candidates ask us at WOW Recruitment with answers to help you to make your decision.

Should I use a recruitment agency to find a job?

Job hunting isn’t the most thrilling thing to do, especially if you are looking in the wrong places for the right job.

If you want a helping hand to find the right job with people who know your industry and are keen to get to know you, then yes, you should use a recruitment agency to help you find a job.

Recruiters or recruitment agencies help find employees for companies that are hiring. They act as a connecting point between employees and companies looking for the best result for both parties.
Do recruitment agencies help with CV writing?

There are many things that recruiters can do beyond placing candidates into a position. If you haven’t written a CV before, you’re in the right place when you talk to our recruiters as employers will be saying WOWzer to your CV!

Recruiters can help you improve your resume or portfolio, and other applicant documents giving their experience in the market. They can coach you on interviewing techniques, and after your interview with the employer, you’ll even get a feedback interview.
Are you more likely to get a job through a recruiter?

Working with talented recruiters can give your CV the edge over others for employers. It’s not just because we can get your CV in front of the right people, either. Our recruitment team does more than find people for jobs.

They also help you prepare for interviews, help with your resumes, and cover letters, manage salary negotiations, advise clients on employment issues.

Our team keep up to date with all the industry trends and as we have an inside track with clients, you’ll get faster feedback if you work with a recruiter, too. We are your career allies, and we want you to be a success!
What questions should a recruiter ask a hiring manager?
These are some of our top questions to ask in an interview.
- How large is your team currently?
- What is your hiring plan over the next 12 months?
- How do you currently measure the quality of your hires?
- How would you describe the company culture?
- How have you found the current top performers at your company?
Each of these questions help us to determine whether the role will be right for you in the first place