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Employer Branding

Do Employee Perks Translate into Employer ROI?

Let’s revisit a subject I haven’t heard much about in a while – the subject of employee perks. Incredible employee perks aren’t as incredible as they used to be. Not because companies have let up on what they offer, but on the contrary, because so many companies are offering amazing perks that the novelty has…

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Workplace

Top 10 Things to Bring to a Job Interview

So you’ve got the interview. You’ve got through the CV stage and you’re ready to go meet your possible future employer. You’ve decided what you’re going to wear, the questions you’re going to ask – but what should you take with you on the day? JobCluster has the answer with their infographic below – take…

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Employer Branding Talent Acquisition

Top 10 Questions You Should Ask a Headhunter – Part 1

So you have a critical hire to make, and you need to find someone from your industry and fast: You realize that advertising for the post won’t reach the right individuals you need from your competitors. The best people are happy and busy in their jobs hitting targets and achieving results so why would they…

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Employer Branding

What Do Employee Referrals and The Beatles Have in Common?

88% of employers say employee referrals are the #1 source of ‘above average candidates.” As the Beatles sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” To announce our new product at SmartRecruiters – you can find out what employee referrals and the Beatles have in common! Takeaways: Passive candidates are 120% more…

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Talent Acquisition

The Complete A to Z Guide to Smart Recruiting

We’ve had the complete A to Z guide for personal branding – it’s now time to welcome the complete guide to recruiting smart. As we become more digital, recruitment is changing even more – and all types of recruiters have to work to change with it. Are you able to hire the best talent at lower…

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Talent Acquisition Workplace

Why A Quitter is Not Necessarily a Failure

I am writing this blog having just returned from my kids’ school sports day where I got roped in…oops I mean I “volunteered” to enter the Mum’s sprint race. I agreed knowing that at least half a dozen mums are proper runners, as opposed to me trying to run twice a week for a couple…

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Workplace

6 Tips for Transitioning Into Your Perfect Career

If you’re feeling unhappy in your career, you’re not alone. According to Aon Hewitt’s 2013 Global Engagement Report, employee engagement levels have declined to their lowest levels since 2008. Unfortunately, many people who feel unhappy or unfulfilled in their career will long to make a change, but only a small percentage will actually act on that…

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Talent Acquisition

Why You Don’t Have to Be a Graduate to Be a Recruiter

One of the myths that perpetuates in the recruitment industry, is that you need to be a graduate to succeed in the field. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! While many recruiters do have degrees – particularly today – there are also a large proportion of highly successful big billers who took alternative…

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Talent Acquisition

10 Steps to Build an Effective Mobile Career Site

Mobile recruitment is on the rise – 27% of job seekers expect to be able to apply for a position via a mobile device. Here are my best practices for recruiters using mobile: 1) Prioritize seamless integration: To successfully engage with candidates your company’s mobile experience must fit seamlessly into your mobile recruiting process and across…