Boring tasks, difficult colleagues and an endless pit of meaningless work. Sound familiar? Many of us are unhappy in our jobs and are holding out for something better in order to make us happier. In fact, roughly 60% of the UK workforce is unhappy, according to Investors In People (IIP). This dissatisfaction, combined with our perception of…
Let’s face it, finding good recruitment consultants is a challenge we all have to front up to. Some agencies go down the rec-to-rec route and throw money at the problem, with mixed results. Some rely on a referral scheme and many others rely on direct advertising to attract the right individual. The thing is, is…
This post is sponsored by Lever, a new breed of applicant tracking system that emphasizes speed, collaboration and building candidate relationships. Forget chalk and cheese; females in technology are forces to be reckoned with. We know that women are underrepresented in many areas of the workforce. Tech is definitely one of them, with some reports…
Understanding how to best use a recruitment consultant as part of your job search will not only cut your paranoia and stress levels down a lot, but will also accelerate your journey to that dream role. So, let’s talk about recruiters. They’re often criticised and regularly despised by both job hunters and employers alike. For every candidate…
Recruiters and recruitment marketers want talent. They want it quick and they want it to stick. The same can be said for great, easy-to-convert leads… To help with this, I have a trusty hack which I call “feeders”. They are great for recruiters who want to improve speed of attraction and conversion, as well as for recruitment…