I have a confession to make. When I entered the recruiting field, I didn’t get my foot in the door by networking with key players in the industry. I didn’t establish myself as a subject matter expert by sharing my brand on social media – social media didn’t even exist then. Instead, I was one…
How does your LinkedIn profile read? Is it really buzzword rich, or have you stepped away from the cliches in order to stand out from the crowd? LinkedIn have analysed a selection of LinkedIn Recruiter users’ summaries to compile a list of the top buzzwords that recruitment professionals have used on their LinkedIn profiles over…
Our friends at INSEAD have released the 2015-2016 edition of its annual Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). The study was produced in collaboration with the Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore (HCLI) and Adecco Group. Movement of talent and economic prosperity This year’s theme of ‘Talent Attraction and International Mobility’ focuses on findings linked to the significant…
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock lately, you’ve heard the term “content marketing” and “content strategy” thrown around a lot lately. Yet, it can be a little ambiguous as to what it actually means…and why you should care. What, exactly, are we talking about here? First, let’s understand that this whole content idea began…
So you’ve spent hours sourcing, interviewing and negotiating in order to find the perfect employee for your organisation; you probably think that the hard part is over, right? Not quite. The first week or two in the job is an incredibly important time for your new employee, so it is essential that you ensure they get off on a good note…
With technology making it possible to stay connected around the clock and work from just about anywhere, the traditional workplace is becoming more and more a thing of the past, as remote working rises in popularity. Whereas employes previously had concerns about the productivity of their staff when working from home, companies are beginning to…
In this second part of the hiring process through the eyes of a corporate recruitment leader, you’ll be taken through the more intricate part of the maze; towards the centre. You’ve made the long-list. Congratulations. Based on the phone screen (which you’ve nailed by being assertive with your time and preparation), you’ve made it through…
Whether you’re a job seeker, a recruiter, or just looking for new business prospects; you should never underestimate the power of your LinkedIn network. The further you expand your network, the more active you are and the quality of your profile are all factors that contribute to your ranking on the platform. The higher you rank;…
If you want to find the best person for the job, then it is essential that your interviews are as thorough and well thought out as possible. Conducting an interview isn’t as simple as you may think and there are a number of things that you must consider before meeting any candidates, as well as…