Around 80% of the workforce is considered passive (ie open to talking, always looking or maybe available to talk) – the other 20% is happy with their job. This infographic, courtesy of Marinated and Entelo, explains the mentality of passive candidates and when to contact them for a job opportunity. Takeaways: There are 4 factors…
Gamification: the art (and sometimes science) of attracting users and keeping them. Gamification works by encouraging users to engage in game-like behaviours, in non-game contexts. Having heard a lot about it this year I predict gamification’s role in the industry will act as a game changer (pun intended), so if you’re not already thinking about how you can apply…
It’s no secret that your tweets and Facebook profile can come back to haunt you during your job hunt. Whatever you type on the internet should be considered as carefully as the words that come out of your mouth. One poorly considered remark can literally cost you your job, and maybe your career — just…
I do not like confrontation. I do not feel that anything can be solved by yelling and accusations and mean faces. I believe in discussions, dialogue and deal making. I know that negotiation will bring resolution even if everyone walks away unsatisfied. In the 15 years I have been a head hunter, I have noticed that the most…
Recruitment marketing has reached an apex of sorts. More than one person has mentioned the shift from search to predictive sourcing in the last few months and I happen to think they are right on the money. Today large companies are focusing their talent acquisition budgets in content marketing, and candidate research and nurturing. That…
LinkedIn has compiled a list of the top 10 overused buzzwords on their profiles, and when compared to last year’s report – it shows some interesting results. At the end of 2011, LinkedIn was home to 135 million members. Now, this number has reached over 187 million worldwide (with over 10 million in the UK alone),…
LinkedIn has become a main networking location to connect with other job seekers, hiring managers, recruiters, business owners and others you feel will benefit you. But, as with everything, there is a certain protocol or etiquette to connecting and building a business relationship. These rules make sense whether you’re a job seeker, or a business…
Pinterest is the 3rd most popular social network (after Facebook and Twitter), and this infographic from Epreneur shows you 10 ways to optimize your page. Takeaways: Use a well-lit personal photo, and make sure to fill out the ‘About’ section (using your best SEO keywords) – plus add your location as local search will become…
It is easy to have a casual attitude towards interviews, particularly if you have attended many in the past. However, you may find this isn’t working anymore. Why? The jobs market has changed drastically since the recession forcing recruitment to take a new form. Of course, CVs are still the backbone of any job application,…