Being made redundant is often a challenging time and can come as a huge shock. Often it means making a big life adjustment both practically and mentally, even if you knew it was coming or requested it yourself. On the other hand, I also view it as a great opportunity to change or tweak the path that you…
Okay. Time to talk about something in agency recruitment which can cause all sorts of problems for newbie consultants, and even seasoned ones: the ‘percentage’ fee. Most recruitment companies work to a set percentage fee based on the basic yearly salary of the candidate; this tends to be somewhere around the 20% mark. Now, clients…
Employer branding. If your company is hiring and doesn’t have an EB strategy yet, you might be in big trouble. Attracting and retaining top talent is a huge battle that businesses must fight; the competition for quality candidates is tough. Having a strong employer brand means there’ll likely be a lower employee turnover, lower cost per hire and increased…
Your CV has received great feedback, you’ve passed the telephone screening and finally been invited to interview. However, it’s not time to celebrate just yet; there’s still a lot of work to be done before you land the job. Job interviews can be stressful and nerve-racking but good preparation will make the process much easier…
In my last article I talked about how it’s okay not to be ambitious, as well the importance of finding fulfilment at work and in life in ways that suit you. In our 24/7 work environment we are always busy, always on the move and always under pressure… but technological developments have offered opportunities to…
There’s a lot of noise and concern about how artificial intelligence and automation will impact business as we know it. As automation begins to eliminate unskilled labor, it marks just the beginning of a workforce revolution that will transform every aspect of how organizations function and how work gets accomplished. For recruiters, the impact of…
Have you ever tried to figure out your career by asking yourself what you would do with a million dollars, or spent time pondering what you used to enjoy doing as a kid? We love to ask ourselves these questions in the hopes of having a flash of insight into our career direction. Why? Because…
I start with the premise that to be successful in recruitment, or in fact any career, you can be nice and there is really no need to be nasty. I would go as so far to say I think that nicer recruiters are actually way more successful, and more importantly, have greater longevity in their market than…
One of the unique things about working in an office with a lot of different people is that you have to deal with different personality types. This often means closely interacting with people who you otherwise avoid. And while most people have calm demeanors that are easy to get along with, there will always be…