How many people say “I was a recruiter for a bit once”? It’s definitely far more than those who say “I’ve been a recruiter for 10 years and counting”. Why? Why do so many try it and leave it after a relatively short period of time? There’s certainly not many with 5+ years of experience…
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So, I was asked to share some of the stories from my 2 years as a headhunter, which got me thinking about all the crazy people I encountered in that time. My market was international telecoms, so I have, at some point, attempted to sell to, or recruit, different people from pretty much every continent…
Those who know me, know that I embrace modern technology, social media and social communications in marketing, branding and networking my business and profile. I believe it is a massive opportunity for good recruiters to attract great people seamlessly. But the growing desire to make the recruitment process faster and more accessible; which on the…
Much as the title suggests, my colleagues (and unfortunately myself during my time as a headhunter) were as great a source of amusement to my customers, so here is a collection of our best and worst moments – mostly our worst. No names are mentioned, but you know who you are…. Porn in the airport:…
The biggest cause of placements going wrong is the recruiter making assumptions. Assumptions that are flawed. Information is what drives success in recruitment. And that is why our industry will never die. Because the craft of managing the process still determines whether a candidates is offered and, crucially, accepts a job. Successful recruitment is not…
I entered the recruiting industry about the same time social media started gaining popularity. From the beginning, it was impressed upon me the importance of having a strong LinkedIn network. So I began connecting with as many people as I could in various industries whom I felt would be good allies should I ever need…
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4 Ways to Cure Blogger’s Block
Do you suffer from blogger’s block? Blogger’s block is inevitable! Any blogger is bound to stare at a blank sheet of paper or a blinking cursor on their screen. Blogs are essential in building your personal brand credibility and visibility. While it is exciting to have a blog and even more exciting to actually have people subscribe…
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Who is The People’s Recruiter?
I am so excited that Jorgen asked me if I’d be willing to write a column for The Undercover Recruiter. I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog for awhile, but when the best in the business comes and asks if you want to help out, there isn’t any answer but yes.…
Have you ever wanted to post a perfect LinkedIn status update on your company page that gains a high level of engagement? In this video we outline the important parts which can help it do just that (some of these work for your personal status updates too!) – you can follow our LinkedIn company page…