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The Myth of the Passive Candidate: Are We Looking for Talent in the Wrong Place?
By Christopher ED Graham FCIPD, ACTP There is a persistent idea in recruitment that the best candidates are not looking for a job. Passive candidates are often portrayed as more desirable because they are already employed, more successful because another organisation values them, more loyal because they are not actively searching and somehow lower risk because they are already doing a similar job somewhere else. Active candidates can find themselves viewed rather differently,
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How to Land First-Round Interviews on LinkedIn, Without Blindly Applying
At C Graham Consulting, we often speak with highly qualified professionals who are frustrated with the traditional job application...
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Want to Stand Out in Your Next Interview? Ask These 10 Power Questions
CGC Most candidates focus on simply answering interview questions. The best candidates stand out by asking the right questions. Instead...
Mar 7, 20252 min read


Overcoming the Modern Job Market Maze
The current job market is frustrating for both candidates and companies. How did we get here, and what can we do to move forward? A Tale...
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Stoic Wisdom - Elevate Your Professional Life
Stoicism represents a branch of philosophical thought that emerged in ancient Greece during the 3rd century BCE. Initiated by Zeno of...
Dec 12, 20232 min read

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