In a previous article, I wrote how it doesn’t take much to call yourself an agency recruiter. Ask anyone within industry experience and they will tell you the same thing: a phone and access to a resume database and you can start selling yourself as an agency recruiter. Unfortunately it takes a lot more than that…
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Freelancing: A Graduate’s Guide
So, you’re a graduate, you’re looking for a job, but where are you going to find your perfect position? Have you tried freelancing? This infographic by Freelance Advisor is your perfect guide. Takeaways: 57% of freelancers earned more in 2012 than 2011. Freelancing is a business not a hobby! Create an online portfolio to start…
Yes, you read that right. Hire more drinkers! Oh, wait, slight typo… I mean, you have got to hire more D.R.I.N.C.K.A.E’s If I were building new recruitment company today, the only people I would hire would be D.R.I.N.C.K.A.E’s. And I am pretty sure this is valid across all businesses in the modern age – certainly those selling a service, or…
We are at a point where we have left the discussion whether or not social media is going to be a serious employer branding tool far behind. We are beyond the hype. And we are happy about it. It is about time to measure the ever-changing social media landscape and to find out how the…
The process of screening applicants is useful for an incredible number of reasons and should be carried out before recruiting for any position in a company. No matter how senior the position, using a thorough screening process will give any employer an advantage and prepare them for the interviews ahead. Here we take a look…
You’ve got the interview, but you’re nervous. How can you ace it and secure that job? This infographic by Mint can help you further. Takeaways: Make sure you have the right attire, and do your research before you go to the interview. Don’t be late, be nice and have a good strong handshake. Ensure you…
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How to Become a Morning Person
You’ve tried going home before the bar’s last call, setting your alarm to blare heavy metal, and downing a cup of coffee even before you pull back the sheets. Becoming a morning person is more than just forcing yourself to rise with the sun. What about you; are you a morning person or do you…
When you are preparing for a job interview, everyone knows that you don’t just need to prepare yourself mentally; you also have to prepare yourself physically. You want to make a good impression, right from the first moment your interviewer lays his or her eyes on you. Naturally, you will want to look spiffy, smart…
So you employ a group of guys who you proudly call your ‘team’ which you are the manager and leader of, and you are confident that they respect you as their boss – but is ‘managing’ a team, the same as ‘leading’ a team? And will you get different outcomes from either approach? No doubt…