During a recent coaching session with the CEO of a large company he was complaining about the enormous number of items he was juggling at that moment, and feeling quite overwhelmed with all the plates he was spinning. To be truthful, he was not terribly thrilled when I pointed out that experiencing overwhelm is a…
Category: Talent Acquisition
Struggling to attract the right talent? The Employer Brand Index can help you to understand strengths and weaknesses of your company as an employer.
Thanks to Shortlister, below is the recipe for the perfect candidate. No one is perfect, but behaviour and attitude is what largely defines an awesome employee/candidate. To find the best available candidate in the market, start by applying an executive search or headhunting techniques. Be sure to keep these personality traits in mind! Takeaways: Passion, drive, initiative…
Should recruiters be a candidate’s friend? After all, there are no fees if they can’t fill the jobs, so they should treasure you and be delighted to hear from you on any occasion. And what a recruiter thinks of you can make a significant difference to your career prospects, so why do candidates fail to…
This TechTuesday, we are exploring this handy infographic on the online job application process, featuring data from more than 1,000 job seekers and 300 HR professionals. Applying for jobs online can either be a straightforward fast process or an long-winded application nightmare. Companies are continually trying to improve their online application process and the amount of…
Recruiting new staff can be time consuming and costly, so attracting the right candidates who will prove a long-term asset to a business is crucial. Time and time again, however, many recruiters fail to find the right people to work for them, which, in many instances, could have been avoided from the outset. Here are…