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It’s widely reported in recruitment that there is a global tech talent shortage. Developers and engineers no longer need to apply for jobs; the sad reality is that 89% of Software Engineers have applied to less than 2 jobs in the past 5 years. What does that mean to you as an employer? It means…
So you have a critical hire to make, and you need to find someone from your industry and fast: You realize that advertising for the post won’t reach the right individuals you need from your competitors. The best people are happy and busy in their jobs hitting targets and achieving results so why would they…
We’ve had the complete A to Z guide for personal branding – it’s now time to welcome the complete guide to recruiting smart. As we become more digital, recruitment is changing even more – and all types of recruiters have to work to change with it. Are you able to hire the best talent at lower…
I am writing this blog having just returned from my kids’ school sports day where I got roped in…oops I mean I “volunteered” to enter the Mum’s sprint race. I agreed knowing that at least half a dozen mums are proper runners, as opposed to me trying to run twice a week for a couple…
One of the myths that perpetuates in the recruitment industry, is that you need to be a graduate to succeed in the field. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! While many recruiters do have degrees – particularly today – there are also a large proportion of highly successful big billers who took alternative…
Mobile recruitment is on the rise – 27% of job seekers expect to be able to apply for a position via a mobile device. Here are my best practices for recruiters using mobile: 1) Prioritize seamless integration: To successfully engage with candidates your company’s mobile experience must fit seamlessly into your mobile recruiting process and across…
Our friend Greg Savage has put together this infographic summarising 5 things that every recruiter must have to survive. You can see them in the infographic below – are there any you’d add? Let us know in the comments below! Takeaways: Go digital – Smart use of technology will become a must for all recruiters.…
I’ve worked in recruitment for a lonnnnng time. One thing I bet you’ll agree on is that recruiting has never been a more disruptive / busy / dynamic / agile environment that it is right now! You lovely recruiters have so much to do / say / listen to / persuade / influence – and…
I was watching the highlights of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge on Sky Sports which entailed 16 teams from around the world attempting to row 3,000 nautical miles from La Gomera to Antigua. It has been described as one of the toughest challenges on the planet. While I was watching, it occurred to me that…
