“Formatting candidate CVs is an absolute joy”… said no one ever. It can be quite a hideously repetitive, frustrating process that takes way longer than it should, especially when all you really want to do is send your amazing candidate straight over to your client but can’t because the CV is pumped full of weird formatting tricks.…
Why don’t freelancers and contractors take sick days? Is it because they lose out on their day rate? Is it because they are super-human workers? The latest data from Contracting Scout’s Contractor Confidence survey shows that contractors are a committed part of the UK’s workforce, with the majority not having had a sick day in…
Regardless of who you are and what you do, there is always room for improvement. It’s safe to assume that all top-performing recruiters must continually strive for best practice and find ways to make their operations better, slicker, more efficient and strategic. However, honing good habits only works when there is synonymous attention on breaking bad tendancies, too. With the new year…
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10 Tricky Interviewers to Watch Out For
No matter how much preparation you do for your job interview, there’s no guarantee you won’t get an absolute shock in the form of an interviewer with a totally uncomfortable style about them. Sound negative? No, it’s called being realistic. Ideally you’ll be greeted by someone who’s relaxed, friendly, professional and approachable. Following their lead…
What’s all this buzz about employer branding? According to Hung Lee, the founder of recruiting tech platform Workshape, it sucks. He says EB is broken and the candidate experience is currently pretty crappy. Struggling to attract the right types of high-quality talent? Read on for a summary of Hung’s cold hard truths on where you’re going…
Regardless of how much or little you like your boss, the reality is that it’s their opinion of you that matters more to your career. We know there are some difficult bosses out there; not all of us are fans of he or she we report to. But at the end of the day, they are…
Ergonomically designed offices are increasingly becoming the norm as organizations realize just how important it is in establishing a productive and energized workspace. The discipline of ergonomics looks at how to improve the interaction between people and the equipment, furniture and systems they come into contact with in the workplace. The primary aim of office…
You don’t have to work in a state of the art building with a private gym, lunch chef and massage room to enjoy coming to the office. You just need a space that feels nice to be in; something comfortable, clean and inspiring. Whether you’re the manager of a team or a member of one, if you…
The candidate you are representing has made it to interview stage. You made sure that you asked them all the preparation questions and they seemed ready to go, ticking all of the boxes! Now that they’re out of the interview you’re keen to get all the details, right? It’s important to have the candidate give you a…