We talk at length about how and why the candidates we recruit must be high on the EQi scale but often fail to turn the mirror back on ourselves. As we rely more on data in the recruitment process, the value of recruiters rests in the ability to practice high levels of emotional intelligence to…
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Email is trapped in a strange place. It’s possible you have an ageing Gran who still thinks it’s post that comes from Yorkshire, whilst at the other end of the continuum some companies are now engaging with potential recruits via apps such as Snapchat. Current hype would have you believe that Outlook is a graveyard,…
I’ve been a little busy lately (for ‘busy’ read ‘writer’s block’). While thinking about what to write next, it hit me out of the blue! Or should I say, Richard Branson told me… Let me explain. On LinkedIn (a recruiting gem) there are countless memes flying about (for the less hip recruiters out there, a meme…
The plight of millennials is a hot topic these days. If it’s not our fixation with social media and self-gratifying gadgets, it’s our seemingly apathetic approach to adult responsibilities. Mortgages, parenthood and job longevity? Ha ha. And then, my word, what about those spending habits? How rash! Splashing cash without a real care in the world (or career for…
Most employers and recruiters are well aware of the obvious no-nos when asking questions of potential recruits and would be offended at the suggestion that discrimination could play any part in their decision making. Overt discrimination, such as not hiring someone because of their gender, has become a lot less common over recent years. Having…
Networking events can be extremely daunting – especially if you get awkward in large groups of people. On the flip side, you can optimise your time and meet a whole new range of people who will help you (or you can help them), at some point in the future. However, with every event, there’s 11…
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Should Robots Do Recruiting?
You’re sitting in a plush reception waiting nervously for your job interview. Sophie, you are told, is now ready to see you. You walk into the meeting room and are greeted by a two-foot-tall robot. As she asks you her questions, she compares you against data from successful workers. If there’s a match, the job…
This article is written and sponsored by Breezy HR – an intuitive, flexible and affordable ATS that thinks everyone on your team can get emotionally invested in your recruiting and hiring. Breezy – A Breath of Fresh HR. I’m begging you: if you want to write an ah-mazing job description, stay far, far away from the…
The online and offline worlds have blended in to each other, which is not always a great outcome for people seeking to maintain a clear separation between personal and professional lives! For generations past, it was simple. Do not mix your personal and professional lives. The combination of such could impact how you were perceived…