The number of job advertisements and applications is continuing to rise in the UK, and are making it more difficult for companies to attract the right candidates to their vacancies. The rate of applications to job advertisements has remained higher than pre-recession figures. A recent report from CV Library looking at job-seeking trends found that…
Category: Talent Acquisition
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One of the most important parts of the recruitment process is to ask the right questions at an interview. Rather than sticking to the standard interview questions which you will get standard answers to, take some time to think about what you want from your manager. What kind of person do you want them to…
The best employees build the best companies. But many business owners looking for high calibre professionals are now finding that top talent is becoming more difficult to find and win over. Research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has shown that around three quarters of companies have seen an increase in unsuitable applicants…
Desired positions usually have fierce competition in the job sector. A recent Talent Board survey of 95,000 candidates found that nearly half of all positions in 2014 each had 200+ job applications. This is an increase of 40% since 2011. It has become more important than ever to attract the right candidate for the right…
Humans, take note: believe it or not, we’re actually becoming outnumbered by cell phones and tablets. By 2016, researchers at Cisco predict that the world’s population will be surpassed by the number of mobile devices. Whether or not robots end up taking over the world, one thing is for sure — almost everyone owns a…
As with the construction of any advertisement, you should begin writing your job description with your target candidate firmly in mind. This will enable you to tailor the advertisement to suit what will be of most significance to them about the available role while ensuring that it is posted in the most relevant places online.…
Does it sometimes seem as though hiring managers are living in some sort of gated community? As a recruiter, the key (no pun intended) to success is learning how to reach those all important decision makers so you too can enter the gates. Let’s face it, half the difficulty in approaching a potential client is…
I have mentioned it briefly in other posts but I have Multiple Sclerosis. I have been diagnosed since 2002, about 3 months after surviving 9/11. Let’s say it really wasn’t my best year, eh? Now, the MonSter, as it is called by some, has lots of challenges. Let us go then, you and I, as…
Business cards can’t improve your small talk or retract your mistimed jokes, but they can leave a lasting impression on a work associate. As cute as your Twitter handle might be, your contact information is meaningless if poorly presented. Your business card should stand out from your competitors, and convey your skills and the overall…