Jan Kesman
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Jan Kesman

Recruitment ConsultantReed Prague

Jan is part of the Prague Engineering division, specializing in recruiting top talent for roles in manufacturing, industrial engineering, logistics, and technical sales. With a background in American and East European Studies, he brings valuable language skills and cultural understanding to his work. Jan is well-equipped to help you find candidates with strong proficiency in English, Czech, German, or Russian—ideal for positions that require multilingual communication and international collaboration.

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Interview tips & questions
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Interview tips & questions

Success at an interview can all depend on preparation.
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Key considerations when writing a person specification

The recruitment process can seem daunting. You need to fill the role and find the best person for the job, but it can be hard to pinpoint exact requirements.
How to create a great recruitment strategy
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How to create a great recruitment strategy

Getting your recruitment strategy right is key to hitting your business goals. Here are some expert tips to help you set up your company for success – and the shortcuts to keep you ahead of your competition.
Should I ask about salary at my interview?
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Should I ask about salary at my interview?

Nothing divides interview opinion quite as much as salary. To make sure you know exactly when (and how) to ask about salary at your interview, here are a few of our top tips:
Top 10 competency-based interview questions to find the best candidate
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Top 10 competency-based interview questions to find the best candidate

A four-day work week: the pros and cons
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A four-day work week: the pros and cons

It is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way we work globally, with many businesses having to abandon the office to work from home almost overnight. As well as this, over the last year we have seen the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the challenge of juggling home schooling, leaving many employers no choice but to allow for flexible working arrangements.
Employee satisfaction: building a happier workforce
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Employee satisfaction: building a happier workforce

This eBook offers the latest insight and expert advice on what employee satisfaction means, how to understand it, and ways that organisations can achieve better levels of workplace happiness.
How AI can revolutionise work for neurodivergent employees
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How AI can revolutionise work for neurodivergent employees

Neurodivergent employees sometimes need support in the workplace to conduct tasks others may find easy. We explore how artificial intelligence can be used to improve productivity and promote a more inclusive, fair, and equitable working environment for all.
How to create an effective LinkedIn profile
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How to create an effective LinkedIn profile

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Interview question generator for smarter recruiting
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Interview question generator for smarter recruiting

Seven types of interview bias and how to avoid them
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Seven types of interview bias and how to avoid them

During the hiring process, interviewers need to be fair, objective, and unbiased if they want to secure the best person for the job. But the only way to do this is to understand the different types of biases that exist and introduce measures that actively remove them. Here are seven different types of interview biases and techniques you can use to avoid them.
Improve your hiring strategy with AI interview tools
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Improve your hiring strategy with AI interview tools

Have you integrated AI into your hiring approach? AI recruitment instruments offer benefits such as accelerating the hiring process, enhancing interview queries, and minimizing prejudice. In this article, we delve into how you can utilize AI to boost your recruitment strategy.