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10k Corporate Challenge!

Well done to all who gave up their Sunday morning and braved the wind and rain to compete in the Leeds 10k corporate challenge this weekend.

A special shout out goes to Fraser ‘Frazzle’ Craig who completed the course in an impressive 41:40mins. Thanks to all those who kindly donated towards the incredibly worthwhile Jane Tomlinson appeal.

There’s still time if you would like to contribute to this very good cause by donating here:
www.justgiving.com/newchapterconsulting

New Chapter : New Additions

We are pleased to announce the continued expansion of the New Chapter team with following additions:

Gareth Philpott has joined our Operations team. Gareth’s background is in FMCG, and he will be focussing on our manufacturing, engineering, production and operation customers.

Ashley Fitzgerald has joined our sales team, from a background in career management. Ashley will be specialising in fresh produce and convenience food customers.

Tom Lambert is another new addition to our sales team. With a background in direct marketing, Tom will be focussing on our delivered wholesale customers.

Sara Tomley is now developing our Retail sector. Sara comes from a selection purchasing background, as well as having studied Retail Marketing Management. She will be focussing on buying and merchandising customers.

We would also like to welcome Sarah Mirfield to the admin team, in the role of Sales Support Administrator.

The Interview – how to handle weird questions…

There are certain questions we have all come to expect during a job interview; “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” springs to mind. However with recent reports that there are on average 70 candidates for each UK graduate job, more and more hiring managers are resorting to desperate measures in an effort to narrow the field.

Off the wall ‘curveball’ interview questions have seen a surge in popularity, even within huge corporations.

Take these examples:

• “How many basketballs can you fit in this room?” (Reportedly asked at Google)
• “If you were shrunk to the size of a pencil and put in a blender, how would you get out?” (Reportedly asked at Goldman Sachs)
• “How do you weigh an elephant without using a weigh machine?” -  Reportedly asked at IBM
•  “If you could be any superhero, who would it be?” –  Reportedly asked at  AT&T

To continue reading this article, and for tips and advice on how to handle questions like these in an effective and winning manner, please visit our Linkedin Group to keep reading.

Please note - as well as giving interview advice to candidates, we are also happy to help businesses with their interview strategy and selection process. If you are hiring and would like some advice on attracting the best candidates and interviewing effectively, please contact Adrian Dalby, via  adrian.dalby@newchapter.co.uk

Hot Jobs

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As part of our commitment to meet the future needs of our customers and achieve our ambitious growth objectives, an exciting opportunity has now become available for a Vimto Brand Licensing Manager. Find out more	This is an exciting time to join and be part of a motivated and dynamic team, allowing you to develop the breadth of your commercial experience and feel part of an integrated, well-connected business. Find out more	The purpose of this role will be the development and delivery of the Foodservice annual plan objectives within the Restaurant sector (hotels, pub dining, in-store cafes, leisure & travel). Find out more
New Product Development Manager	Customer Marketing Manager – UK Sales	Customer Marketing Executive – UK Sales
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A rare opportunity to join a very successful company in a high growth sector - the sports nutrition industry. Find out more	A critical Customer Marketing Manager role with great progression with one of Britain’s most loved brands. We are looking for category-led FMCG superstars; that’s all! Find out more	A dynamic Customer Marketing Executive role with great prospects with one of Britain’s most loved brands. We are looking for someone with high potential in category, trade or customer marketing. Find out more
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