So, how are your goals progressing? Like most of us, probably – some are going well, and others just don’t seem to have got airborne! Sound familiar? Also, if we are totally honest with ourselves, what has got in the way most of all is – ourselves! And, if we want to have a real…
It might seem like a fanciful comparison, but there are actually some interesting comparisons between recruiters and top Hollywood actors (and not simply the fact that some recruiters believe that they deserve the red carpet treatment!) Whether you are new to the recruiting game or a top billing superstar, you can take enjoyment from the…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard some variation of the phrase: “I majored in _______, therefore I feel my career options are limited.” That statement is not only illogical, but it couldn’t be further from reality. Regardless of what it says on your degree, you could and should still relentlessly pursue your…
There’s no doubt that when it comes to sourcing online, LinkedIn is a paradise for recruiters. Boasting over 500 million members, LinkedIn has cornered the market as the social network of choice for professionals around the world. However in the last few years, there has been an increase in the number of niche professional networking sites…
We have all had one of these emails in our recruitment lives. So how do you deal with one? It happened today. First day back from my holidays and the night before you return, you drop all your placed candidates and pending starters a lovely text to say “Hi! I am back, how are things?…
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Top 5 Marketing Trends For Job Seekers
The job search is one of the toughest sales jobs you’ll ever have. Why not take a look at what businesses are doing today to promote and market themselves and lift some pages from their playbook? What are the main parallels between marketing and the job search? Companies have a product or service to sell.…
You’ve made it to the interview, and you’ve prepared for all the questions they are supposedly going to ask you. You go in confident, chest up, and smiling for what feels like forever. They start asking you questions about your background and life stories to illustrate your unique character. You dabble into your past work…
Social media is becoming an increasingly important medium for recruiters to source talent and promote themselves, and equally importantly, staying in your contacts’ peripheral vision. However, too many recruiters leave their strategy down to guesswork. They push out some content and leave it there hoping that will attract attention and create a vibrant online community.…
Hiring ‘capable, self-motivated’ employees is usually a top priority for growing companies, yet general recruitment practices have evolved little in the age of the social internet. This is the first instalment of a 3 part series that will examine the major trends that are shaping the future of successful hiring practice. Sales and marketing departments…