How businesses treat their candidates during the recruitment process directly impacts the perception of their brand in the market. The public image of a business doesn’t just stop with the marketing department, it is affected by the way in which businesses treat people – that means potential candidates as well as their customers. We have…
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When you think of Facebook, it’s professional benefits probably aren’t the first thing that pop to mind, but who said it can’t be good for your career, as well as for its social aspect? LinkedIn on the other hand was created with the soul purpose of connecting people on a professional level, but could it be…
The blurry lines of social media mean the mask many people wear in business are slipping and I wonder whether this is a good thing for recruitment or not? I personally have always cited that I am the same person whether you meet me on a Saturday lunchtime or in a business meeting- bar I…
This article is sponsored by Adecco USA, check out their upcoming webinar ‘Using social media as a recruiting tool’. Register now! There’s no doubt that recruiters play an essential role in the hiring process. As the job market continues to improve, their expertise and service continue to become more important than ever. While recruiters typically…
LinkedIn has revealed the most over-used “buzzwords” by recruiters on the day that the UK’s January Job Hunt begins in earnest. According to a study of LinkedIn’s 21 million UK members, 21st January is typically the busiest day for New Year career development, when there is a peak in professionals updating their LinkedIn profiles post-Christmas. As…
The recruitment industry is heavily reliant on communication for its success and with so many competing agencies out there, it is increasingly important for recruiters to raise their profile and build a name for themselves. Therefore, the rise of social media has understandably revolutionized the way that recruiters function, allowing them to connect with the…
How many times have you seen the words ‘no recruiters’ or ‘if you’re a recruiter don’t call us as we won’t take your CVs’? I’ve seen it hundreds, probably thousands of times. I started thinking about this recently and wondered how much not using a recruiter would cost the average tech firm out there with no…
They’ve restricted your searches and freed up access to 3rd level contacts – everyone’s scared and delighted! Last year I blogged about recruiters not expecting a return on investment from LinkedIn. I predicted (and so did my cat!) that the era for the free use of social media is coming to an end. I suggested…
In this week’s #UROpinion, we asked you: What’s the Number 1 Tip You’d Give Job Seekers Applying to Your Vacancy? The comments left were all varied but useful tips! Applying to jobs has become more competitive than ever, so finding a way of standing out as an applicant is vital. For every job opening, there are…