Taken at face value, there’s no shortage of people that you can employ. Headlines regularly bombard unsuspecting readers with statistics that suggest the UK is facing high unemployment rates and you would be forgiven for thinking that this means employers can very easily pick and chose who they recruit with very little effort. I’ve seen…
Foursquare is a firm favourite here at the Undercover Recruiter. I’ve already shown you how to use Foursquare for recruitment, and I wanted to fight in defence of the app after recent criticisms. Takeaways Gamification: Foursquare is a great example of gamification – with points and mayorships. Safe: Foursquare is not stalkerish and is safe – as you…
Your online reputation is crucial now-a-days, as searching you will most likely be the first thing people do after hearing your name. This infographic (from Avalaunch Media) gives you the ultimate guide to monitoring your online reputation. Takeaways If you’re a company – monitor your business name, CEO’s name and product’s name and if you’re an…
Are you obsessed with social media? Do you suffer from social network overload? This infographic (from My Life) tells some interesting statistics. Takeaways: 2 out of 3 people are worried about missing something important if they don’t keep an eye on social networks. 38% of 18-34 year olds log on to social networks as they…
My name is Adam Bolton, and until recently I worked for a recruitment agency – I’d been there for almost 8 years, but I wanted something more. I wanted to be able to provide more for my children (both in monetary and daddy time!) and decided that the best way for me to do that…
What’s the best way to send a LinkedIn to invite to somebody you don’t know? Whenever I do LinkedIn training or talk to people about LinkedIn, I get a few recurring questions. One of these is by business developers who want to connect with new potential customers, partners, and investors. Although I believe LinkedIn is…
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How to Succeed in any Job Interview
Did you know the average employer may receive upwards of 100 applications per job opening? In addition, even if an applicant does land an interview, it can be difficult to navigate through the process since every interviewer is different. So, how can job seekers ensure they are reading each situation correctly. This infographic, compiled by interviewsuccessformula.com illustrates…
LinkedIn Endorsements – you either love them or hate them. Over 1 billion have now been given, and this infographic (courtesy of LinkedIn themselves) shows the breakdown. Takeaways: Since the launch of the feature, members have given over 50 million endorsements per week. More than 18 million people have endorsed other users, and over 58…
Many recruiters like a good poke! A quick “want a job?” nudge which statistically is unlikely to result in a responsive candidate is usual, acceptable activity for the many a recruiter. They see it as a great way of attracting attention. Imagine if you did this face to face? You’re at a conference, you sidle…