Job site fish4 has issued tips for recruiters on how best to deal with candidates that have just been made redundant.

·        Prepare yourself for the candidate to be visibly distressed (unless they have taken voluntary redundancy)

·        Be aware of their notice situation – have they been paid to be on “gardening leave” (in which case they are not able to go into employment until that is over)

·        Should the candidate be distressed try and calm them down – the first interview will probably not be such an information-gathering opportunity – you may be just a shoulder to lean on

·        Give the candidate advice on suitable temporary/short-term contracts to help them pay the bills, gain more skills and tide them over until the right job comes up

·        Give advice on suitable training on new packages to make them more employable if needed

·        Assist with their CV writing skills

·        Give interview tips – it may have been a long time since the candidate was interviewed officially

·        If you cannot help them – suggest they go elsewhere. There is nothing worse than someone living on false hopes because you feel sorry for them