**Disclaimer: this post is probably an unfair mass generalisation of all hiring managers, based on one or two isolated and extremely annoying experiences.** Considering agency recruiters have been brought in to fill their urgent roles as quick as “yesterday”, hiring managers can make doing your job particularly difficult at times. They cancel interviews last minute, go on leave without notice,…
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The Rec 2 Rec Octagon
I used to be an agency recruiter. I met my budgets and enjoyed the odd bonus as well as the big nights out. I truly enjoyed the feeling that we were all in a trench together. I remember silly hat sales days, the compulsory ‘take a buddy’ client visits and of course, the dress code. I’ve learned…
When the weather is cold and dreary, it’s nice to dream of warmer climates, coconuts and sandcastles. If only you could teleport to a place like… Australia! If you’re feeling down under huge piles of work and grey skies, with no leave left to use, fear not! There is a way you can go Down Under without even leaving the office. Try…
Winning new business is bread and butter for recruitment consultants. It’s competitive out there among agencies; there are hundreds of thousands of talented talent acquisition professionals all vying for opportunities to work their magic and make their money. In an industry where consultants are forever at the mercy of elements outside of their control, being on…
In my career I can unequivocally say that the majority of declined job offers are as a result of something salary-related. There can be other factors that force a candidate to decline an offer; job title, location, benefits package or so much more. However it has been my experience that salary is the number one…