Ever had one of those days when everything just seems to fall into place? Last Thursday was surprisingly special for me. It was spent interviewing - my latest attempt to recruit the staff team for our nursery set-up project.
It started well, with the morning commuting crowd unusually generously allowing me to get off the train before they squeezed on. I arrived at our office early and less battered than normal, with enough time to print off interview questions and make a cuppa. There was ink in the printer and even milk in the fridge - another good sign!
I'd been struggling to attract applicants with relevant childcare experience (Management Focus, 27 March). The original pool of potential practitioners had dried up and so I was forced to re-advertise in the local paper. We had a flurry of interest, particularly for the team leader role. However, when the application forms came back, I was disappointed to discover the majority lacked any mention of a childcare qualification.
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