Recently I was asked: “How do you engage with social influencers or thought leaders and actually spark conversation and engagement?” Well, as a Recruiter I often use social media to engage with candidates and clients. So, to no surprise I often use social media to engage with influencers via Facebook, Twitter LinkedIn or Instagram. How?…
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With the introduction of new technology, changes in the economy, and adjusting employer needs; the role of the recruiter has changed significantly throughout the years. Until the 1900s all jobs were advertised in newspapers and the closest thing to a candidate database was a Rolodex and a growing pile of business cards. Fast forward a…
We recently secured a director level candidate in India. It had taken us 43 weeks. Congratulations followed with high 5’s in offices across the region. Wasn’t Talent Acquisition wonderful! Notice periods in India are often 3 months… We endured the wait. 1 week before his start date, the candidate emails; it’s all over, he’d been…
Few topics in recruitment divide opinion quite as much as fee-splitting. Some believe it’s bad practice, and only serves to devalue the recruiter-client relationship. However, I personally believe there’s a lot of benefits to splitting fees. Allow me to explain. Fee-Splitting – The Conventional Opinion Suggest fee-splitting to some recruiters, and you’re likely to evoke…
The purple squirrel – They’re hard to come by, but when you do you feel like you’ve struck gold! These rare, yet highly sought after candidates feel like an unattainable dream for many recruiters, however it is possible to catch them if you go about it the right way. From knowing exactly what qualities and experience…
Recruitment: Unless you work in the industry yourself, it’s a bit of a mystery to the outside world. Most people will have had contact with a recruiter for one reason or another and have probably formed some kind of idea about what the job entails; but just how accurate are their perceptions of the job?…
With 400 million users and 4 million companies on LinkedIn, it comes in top among the social networks for professional use. Whether you’re looking to connect with business prospects, engage your customers or market your brand, LinkedIn’s expansive network of users and professional features make it the perfect social channel for business. In order to make…
This article is sponsored by LinkedIn. We’re calling on UK recruiters to find out what they want to master in 2016 Ready to hear something surprising? Last month, at LinkedIn’s Talent Connect in London, Tanya Staples of Lynda.com highlighted a startling statistic: the useful shelf life of skills and knowledge has shrunk to just five…
Recruiting a new member of staff can be a time consuming task and hiring decisions shouldn’t be taken lightly. You need to think realistically whether your team have the time an expertise to find the best individual to join your business. If the answer is no, then you may want to consider outsourcing your recruitment.…