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This May, Cyprus’ leading recruitment agency, GRS Recruitment, will be exhibiting for the 6th consecutive year at the iFX International Expo, Cyprus. The expo, taking place from May 23rd – May 25th, will be held at the Palais des Sports athletic complex in Limassol, and is expected to attract more than 3000 people in the form of attendees, exhibitors and sponsors.

The annual iFX Expo is a flagship event bringing together thousands of people from the forex, binary options and CFDs industry. This year, the expo will feature more than 100 exhibitors – including GRS Recruitment, alongside marketing firms, tech and payments companies, forex/binary platform providers, industry experts and much more.

With so many industry experts under one roof, this is an exciting opportunity to gain further knowledge of the current market landscape, discover emerging trends and technologies, meet hundreds of key businesspeople and build long-lasting business relationships, making it an event that is surely not to be missed.

Speaking about the event, Philippa Stephanou, business manager at GRS, stated, “The iFX Expo is an exciting and stimulating event that we look forward to every year. 2017 is our 6th year attending as exhibitors and we always look forward to this 3-day event that opens our horizons even further into the financial world of Forex, CFD’s, Payment Solutions, Platforms etc.”

She added, “As Cyprus is the Mediterranean’s preferred business hub, the expo enables business professionals from across the globe to attend and join us in Cyprus, the retail FX hub for a great networking and knowledge exchange event. We as the primary recruiters of this industry have the opportunity to further bond with our existing clients whilst networking and establishing new business relationships.”

The iFX expo is an extremely valuable event that offers countless opportunities for learning, networking and information-sharing. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the tools, technologies and best practices that are infiltrating the industry in a relaxed, informal yet exciting setting where business professional of all levels and cultures come together to interact and connect.

Elaborating on the attraction of the event, GRS’ co-founder Donna Stephenson, commented, “This is our 6th consecutive year of exhibiting at the iFX expo. We have supported the expo from its very first year in 2012. We are thrilled to be attending this year’s expo as this is an excellent opportunity to meet our existing clients in a fun and informal setting whilst being available at our booth and throughout the expo venue to meet with new clients.”

Hayley Buckle, business manager for GRS’ Limassol brand, affirmed, “As always the iFX expo is a top event offering excellent opportunities to meet new and existing clients and further cement the relationships that we have made as the leading recruiter in Cyprus. Working with more than 100 brokers on the island, this is a great chance for industry experts to meet under one roof and freely discuss business and new ideas. This is a truly wonderful event that is always marked in my calendar.”

As exhibitors and attendees, GRS Recruitment looks forward to seeing you at this year’s iFX expo 2017 – an exciting event definitely not to be missed! Meet us at Booth #69.

GRS Recruitment Cyprus. When you launch a search for an open position at your company and begin to receive applications, the first step is to identify the most suitable, qualified candidates before inviting them in for interview. It can be tempting to select only the most flawless CVs of candidates who possess the near-perfect combination of skills, education and experience.

GRS Recruitment. In many cases, companies will leave a position open for months on end in anticipation of finding this ‘perfect’ candidate, spending time, money and precious resources in anticipation of waiting for that most suitable individual. However in a super-competitive industry, once this individual is found and ultimately hired, it may be the case that they eventually back out of the offer for a counter offer if their current employer matches the raised one.

Is a Flawless CV Really the Answer?

Though it’s always imperative to hire the right candidate, it’s also important to think more strategically about the pursuit of the ‘perfect’ candidate.

There is no such thing as a perfect hire, and just because an individual ticks all the right boxes on paper, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they are going to be the right fit for your company. As such, it may not always be the best approach to search and search for the perfectly perceived candidate. Instead, hiring managers should be willing to look beyond the restraints of ‘perfection’ and focus their efforts on finding capable talent, but not top talent.

There’s no point in weeding out the very best, most creative candidates simply because you are hiring solely on the basis of past credentials, skills and experience. In fact, hiring someone who might not fit the exact specifications of the job description isn’t necessarily a poor decision. Sometimes, the underestimated contenders are the ones who possess more passion, purpose and determination, and in an ever-changing workplace environment, these are essential traits of any employee.

Research has also proven that there is a correlation between successful people and those who have experienced adversity or struggle. These individuals possess passion and purpose, are typically good listeners, have excellent attention to detail and go on to experience great success in their careers.

From the offset, managers and HR departments should set realistic expectations during the recruitment process. By focusing on people with potential and inspiring those hires to do their best work, not only will you be helping them to excel in their careers but you will also be helping your own business to thrive, flourish and outperform the competition.

To discuss your hiring needs contact GRS

Please call +357 25342720 (Limassol) or 22769369 (Nicosia) or email Limassol@grsrecruitment.com or Nicosia@grsrecruitment.com or Malta +356 21680800  or email malta@grsrecruitment.com

GRS Recruitment recently held a CV Writing and Interview Skills presentation to Year 12 students at the Heritage School in Limassol. The presentation, hosted by GRS co-founder, Steve Slocombe and Business Support Manager, Lorraine Brown, aimed to help students prepare for future job and intern applications and interviews.

GRS Recruitment in Cyprus regularly holds such presentations to various schools, colleges and universities throughout Cyprus. These valuable sessions are essential for young people who often lack the knowledge and experience needed to create a well-written CV or excel in an interview.

In addition to teaching students what to do and what not to do in an interview setting, they also teach them about dress code, communication and interview preparation, as well as offering insight into what questions candidates could likely face.

In addition to presenting at the Heritage School, the GRS team also recently held an on-campus recruitment day at the European University in Nicosia, as well as a presentation at the University of Cyprus, Nicosia, on the topic of CV writing and interviewing. Further, Lorraine Brown, Business Support Manager also supported a presentation on the use of social media for job seekers and professionals at the LIFT (Ladies in Finance Today) association. Their goal during these presentations – and others, is to highlight the importance of being prepared for any interview as you only get one chance in an interview.

Further to preparing students for the interview process, these presentations also emphasise the importance of social media in intern and career searches. As highlighted by GRS’ Lorraine Brown, using social media sites such as LinkedIn is becoming increasingly useful and powerful in finding employment. Thousands of job seekers now take to the platform to connect with potential recruiters, learn more about companies they’re interested in and discover more about job opportunities.

That being said, social media also has its drawbacks and it is essential for jobseekers to bear in mind that many HR managers research platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to browse through an individual’s profile and gain a glimpse into who that person is outside of the confines of a cover letter, CV or interview. With this in mind, it’s vital to ensure that the content individuals are sharing publicly on social media is working to their advantage, and this is one of the key lessons GRS hopes to impart on young job seekers during their workshops.

The GRS team is wholeheartedly committed to sharing their knowledge and professional experience for the benefit of young professionals.Their goal is to provide young people with the tools, skills and confidence needed to excel during the job seeking process, whether that involves developing a CV or excelling in an interview setting.

If you are a school, college or university interested in the above services, GRS invite you to contact them to arrange a presentation for your students.

Please call +357 25342720 (Limassol) or 22769369 (Nicosia) or email Limassol@grsrecruitment.com or Nicosia@grsrecruitment.com.