I’ve got 44 problems but productivity isn’t one. If you want the most out of your day, you need to be prepared to push through several barriers. Now, we’re all guilty of wasting time. It’s pretty easy to become distracted from your work and subconsciously (or consciously) find ways to avoid putting in the hard yards. Whether it’s scrolling aimlessly through social media, chatting…
Category: Talent Acquisition
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There comes a point in every recruiter’s working life where they teeter on the edge of falling into a seemingly endless void of cynicism and suspicion of all humans. In my case, I took a running leap into this abyss after my first three years along this career path. If trust is an elastic band,…
In the past I looked at recruiting with the use of Twitter as a throwaway. It was something I was aware of but never really did myself. I think the main issue was that no one really talked about how to go about using it effectively. I’m sure plenty of people have their secrets and success…
Of the 103,000 recruitment consultants employed by recruitment agencies in the UK, what is the demographic split of those who are over 40, like me? I go out and meet outstanding business owners all the time; those who are growing their recruitment companies across a number of sectors. An increasing number of these incredible and inspiring…
Vying all the time, recruiters and hound dogs have a lot in common. You see, canines possess killer searching skills. They’re forever sniffing out other animals, working out who they are, where they’ve been and their overall suitability as a mate. In many ways, recruiters are sniffers as well, sniffing for a living. In a less physical sense they’re forever following their nose,…