Meet the Team
I like spending time with my family and squeezing in the occasional run and bike ride.
I dislike rudeness, there really is no need.
My Favourite Interview Question
How would your manager describe you?
Top Tip In Recruitment
It’s ok not to know the answer to something, it’s about how you deal with not knowing that matters.
I like … Spending time with my family – Coaching U10s football
I dislike … Places with no mobile phone reception
Favourite Interview Question …Tell me about a time you completely failed
Top Recruitment Tip … Read as much news, blogs and insights about a company as possible. It’ll help you decide if it’s the right business for you and also help you make your interview questions/answers relevant. You’d be surprised how many people don’t do their homework!
I like PJ days with my kids watching movies with plenty of popcorn!
I dislike Not letting people know when you are going to be late …. and raw tomatoes!
My Favourite Interview Question
What are your goals for the future?
Top Tip In Recruitment
Make sure you research the company and have some sensible questions ready to ask during your interview.
I like long walks with my dog Buddy and cooking Asian food (especially thai) .
I dislike Bad table manners and people using their phones when you’re having a conversation with them
My Favourite Interview Question
What would you say your biggest weakness is?.
Top Tip In Recruitment
Listen to learn, not respond. Knowing exactly what your candidate and client want is paramount.
I like Travel, and sport, and can usually be found travelling Europe watching football matches, or motorsport events – Half decent cook as well.
I dislike Cockiness, IT problems, and heavy traffic.
My Favourite Interview Question
If asked, how would your friends describe you?
Top Tip In Recruitment
What goes around comes around, always treat others with respect.
I like …Spending time with my family - Hot weather – Cooking and Good food
I dislike …Cold weather – Traffic and Reptiles
Favourite Interview Question … Among the people you’ve worked with, who do you admire and why?
Top Recruitment Tip … Always do research on the business before hand
I like Skiing and pizza
I dislike Mrs Brown’s Boys
My Favourite Interview Question
What are you motivated by?
Top Tip In Recruitment
You only have one chance to make a first impression!
I like …Spending time with my little boy, husband and dog mostly going for long walks or going on little adventure days out.
I dislike …People being rude
Favourite Interview Question …What would your partner say is your biggest strength and biggest weakness?
Top Recruitment Tip …Always be prepared, company research, check who you are meeting on LinkedIn and have a notepad and pen ready for all conversations/interviews.
I like …Going out for food.
I dislike …bugs - especially spiders!
Favourite Interview Question …What motivates and drives you?
Top Recruitment Tip …Always be yourself!
Sophie Albutt
Executive Consultant – Temporary Division
I like …Going on holidays and Italian food!
I dislike …Baked beans
Favourite Interview Question …What do you do outside of work hours?
Top Recruitment Tip …Have three questions for the end that likely wont be answered during the interview eg- what do you love about working here?
I like …People! Particularly my family and 2 kids who turn me into a big kid and my group of friends who always have my back and encourage and push me to be the best person I can. Oh and sunshine – I could always do with more of it in my life!
I dislike …traffic and bad manners
Favourite Interview Question …How would your friends describe you? (I feel like this gives people permission to brag or be more positive than they usually would).
Top Recruitment Tip …Always ask open questions!
Kat Paterson-Browne
Senior Executive Consultant
I like …going out with friends and hot weather
I dislike …spiders
Favourite Interview Question …How would your friends describe you
Top Recruitment Tip …Always be yourself