I have worked in-house and agency side for over 20 years so I know that all internal recruiters are gate keeping pen-pushers, and agency recruiters are hustlers. Of course, this is an exaggerated misnomer, however the friction felt between the internal and external recruiter is often down to poor communication, miscommunication and mistrust! Here is…
If you’re a recruiter, you know that the key to an excellent employee culture, productive workers, and reduced turnover is hiring well from the start. But you may not always see applicants who are perfectly suited for your company’s openings, which makes it difficult to nail that top, long-lasting topic your job posting deserves. If…
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Recruit Fans, NOT Candidates!
Should we stop advertising jobs to everyone and instead zoom in on the people who are our followers, fans and advocates? We speak to Steve Ward who has pioneered a new approach to talent attraction. Listen to the interview with Steve below, keep reading for a summary and make sure you subscribe to the Employer Branding…
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5 HR Talent Trends for 2017
SilkRoad recently published its “2017 State of Talent” report examining more than 1,300 responses to surveys targeting HR professionals. The report forecasts the top talent trends for 2017, and a consistent theme emerged: the growing practice of moving beyond traditional talent management activities to create an employee journey that attracts and motivates talent to achieve…
Technology moves fast and as a recruiter, you cannot be exempt from developments and must, in fact, be a leader. This article outlines some of the technology which has recently come into play within recruiting, and it’s your time to get involved to stay relevant. 1. Mobile Unless you’ve found yourself under a rock for…
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10 Signs You’re a Bad Boss
We’re only human and we all have our imperfections so I’m not saying that any boss is perfect BUT there are those ‘bad bosses’ who go beyond the odd mishap and seem to have a collective of personality traits that can leave you feeling (to say the least), miffed! If you are working for a boss and…
Sponsored by The Recruit Venture Group which offers recruiters a truly risk-free, fully funded way to entice them to start their own recruitment business. 1. Start with clear idea. You are ready to use your experience and ‘do it your way’. Start up on your own, become a director of your own recruitment business – that’s…
The rise of job search websites has made it easier than ever to get your candidate’s resume in front of potential employers. But, there are some risks that come with sharing your personal information and contact details online. To help you out, we’ve put together this list of precautions your candidates can take to ensure they…
You probably saw many articles circulating, quoting a press release from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) reporting that half of graduate employers believe graduates are not skilled enough. Do graduate employers genuinely believe that graduates aren’t ready for work, or is this just a sensational headline? We speak to talented and bright graduates and students every…