Contrary to its title, taking a job brief should be anything BUT brief. To stand out as an agency recruiter who really takes their job and their client’s needs seriously, it’s important to drill down for as much information as possible. Knowledge is power, and job brief basics simply aren’t enough to set you up for success.…
Category: Talent Acquisition
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No matter what industry you’re in, there will come a time when you’ll need to win some new business or impress a potential client or customer. You’ll have to rock them with a pitch that not only blows them away, but also shows that you can provide the answers to the questions they’ve been trying…
When pursuing a dream job, your CV will need to impress recruiters and show them that you are a strong suitable candidate. But what exactly do recruiters want to see in a CV and how do they need the information presented? StandOut CV has put together an infographic to show how recruiters really assess your CV, and the challenges…
Interviewing for a new job is a stressful process; one that requires multitasking, concentration and commitment. It is also like a long and drawn-out battle; competitive and full of causalities. Candidates have to storm past other troopers and directly face off to hiring managers who put them through their paces, testing their suitability and stamina over a number of battle rounds.…
This post is sponsored by LinkedIn. The new LinkedIn Recruiter is helping talent acquisition professionals take a central role in business strategy. In recruitment, as in all areas of business, time is of the essence. Between meetings with hiring managers or clients, candidate interviews and conference calls, recruiters – both agency and in-house – often find themselves lacking…
Music is a universal language with the ability to alter moods, evoke emotions, and bring people together. The right song can also help us through the toughest of times. Yes, I am talking about the trials and tribulations that come with hiring, firing, and retaining talent! Have you ever had your best employee resign, completely…
Social media is a marketplace of potential buyers, so how are you selling to them? Recruiters sell socially every day, proactively headhunting their next superstar candidate from LinkedIn and marketing roles to them. This strategy is the same whether you’re selling a role, product or service, so how do you implement social selling in a B2B organisation? What social networks should you use? How…
I’ve got 44 problems but productivity isn’t one. If you want the most out of your day, you need to be prepared to push through several barriers. Now, we’re all guilty of wasting time. It’s pretty easy to become distracted from your work and subconsciously (or consciously) find ways to avoid putting in the hard yards. Whether it’s scrolling aimlessly through social media, chatting…
There comes a point in every recruiter’s working life where they teeter on the edge of falling into a seemingly endless void of cynicism and suspicion of all humans. In my case, I took a running leap into this abyss after my first three years along this career path. If trust is an elastic band,…