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How Social Media is Used in Recruiting in 2014

As the job market becomes more competitive than ever, social media has significantly impacted recruiting, giving birth to the next big thing: social recruiting. Thanks to this Jobvite study, this data on recruitment and jobseekers demonstrates why technology is vital to recruitment success. Takeaways: Although 93% of recruiters use or plan to use social media, just 18% consider themselves…

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Is #FollowFriday on Twitter a Waste of Time?

I think that #Follow Friday or otherwise known as #FF is a cutie of a hashtag.  I also think it’s a huge waste of time. It is soooo abused!  I’ve been meaning to pen this blog for a while.  In fact every Friday when I’m in Twitter I end up creating finger-nail marks in my…

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How Can Web Data Change the Recruitment Game?

The recruitment industry has faced a variety of new trends over the last decade. The rise of social media and the economy of ideas has led to the market that is far more candidate driven. Due to sites such as LinkedIn and others, it is now much easier for candidates to approach the decision makers…

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Are You Focused on the Right Things, Right Now?

During a recent coaching session with the CEO of a large company he was complaining about the enormous number of items he was juggling at that moment, and feeling quite overwhelmed with all the plates he was spinning. To be truthful, he was not terribly thrilled when I pointed out that experiencing overwhelm is a…

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What is the Formula for the Perfect Candidate?

Thanks to Shortlister, below is the recipe for the perfect candidate. No one is perfect, but behaviour and attitude is what largely defines an awesome employee/candidate. To find the best available candidate in the market, start by applying an executive search or headhunting techniques. Be sure to keep these personality traits in mind! Takeaways: Passion, drive, initiative…

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How to Alienate a Recruiter

Should recruiters be a candidate’s friend? After all, there are no fees if they can’t fill the jobs, so they should treasure you and be delighted to hear from you on any occasion. And what a recruiter thinks of you can make a significant difference to your career prospects, so why do candidates fail to…

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Why Mobile Job Applications Are Essential to Recruitment

This TechTuesday, we are exploring this handy infographic on the online job application process, featuring data from more than 1,000 job seekers and 300 HR professionals. Applying for jobs online can either be a straightforward fast process or an long-winded application nightmare. Companies are continually trying to improve their online application process and the amount of…

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10 Things Unsuccessful Recruiters Do All the Time

Recruiting new staff can be time consuming and costly, so attracting the right candidates who will prove a long-term asset to a business is crucial. Time and time again, however, many recruiters fail to find the right people to work for them, which, in many instances, could have been avoided from the outset. Here are…

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A Day in the Life of a Recruitment Consultant

Last month I had the opportunity to take part in a training course given to our recruitment consultants. Whilst not a consultant myself, I found the experience to be both fascinating and highly valuable. It covered everything from questioning techniques to the psychology of negotiation and it really helped me to appreciate exactly what a…