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How to Engage with Thought Leaders on Social

Recently I was asked: “How do you engage with social influencers or thought leaders and actually spark conversation and engagement?” Well, as a Recruiter I often use social media to engage with candidates and clients. So, to no surprise I often use social media to engage with influencers via Facebook, Twitter LinkedIn or Instagram. How?…

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The Evolution of the Modern Recruiter

With the introduction of new technology, changes in the economy, and adjusting employer needs; the role of the recruiter has changed significantly throughout the years. Until the 1900s all jobs were advertised in newspapers and the closest thing to a candidate database was a Rolodex and a growing pile of business cards. Fast forward a…

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Recruitment: It’s Not All Champagne…

We recently secured a director level candidate in India. It had taken us 43 weeks. Congratulations followed with high 5’s in offices across the region. Wasn’t Talent Acquisition wonderful! Notice periods in India are often 3 months… We endured the wait. 1 week before his start date, the candidate emails; it’s all over, he’d been…

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Fee-Splitting: Cardinal Sin or Blessing in Disguise?

Few topics in recruitment divide opinion quite as much as fee-splitting. Some believe it’s bad practice, and only serves to devalue the recruiter-client relationship. However, I personally believe there’s a lot of benefits to splitting fees. Allow me to explain. Fee-Splitting – The Conventional Opinion Suggest fee-splitting to some recruiters, and you’re likely to evoke…

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Talent Attraction: How to Catch the Purple Squirrels

The purple squirrel – They’re hard to come by, but when you do you feel like you’ve struck gold! These rare, yet highly sought after candidates feel like an unattainable dream for many recruiters, however it is possible to catch them if you go about it the right way. From knowing exactly what qualities and experience…