Are internships a worthwhile endeavour or not for college students? Most people would say it is, at least if the internship is paid. Some interesting facts uncovered by OnlineColleges.net: In 2011, over half of US internships were paid (approximated at 52%). A college freshman intern makes $13.91 per hour on average. In 2011, 61.2% of…
Making a job application is a time consuming activity these days. To stand out in this employers market when there’s lots of competition requires research, time and commitment. So deciding whether to apply for a role is a serious consideration. Usually people looking for a promotion or a new role examine the person specifications and…
As a recruiter, have you ever considered what your online influence is? What do clients and candidates think of your online presence? This very hot topic was address at the most recent Social Media Meetup entitled “How to boost your social media influence” with Andrew Grill, CEO of Kred the open standard for measurable influence,…
A common misconception with the job application and recruitment process is that the procedure is (1) advert, (2) application and CV, (3) interview, (4) when can you start. While in the majority of cases this is in fact the process down to a tee, some employers may look to have a telephone conversation or even…
A job interview can be a nerve wracking experience. At interviews you are not only being appraised for what you say or for what you can do, but also you are being examined on the way you present yourself, on whether you will fit within the company’s corporate philosophy, and on your general demeanour. In…
Congratulations; you’re hiring! Now it’s time to write the perfect job post, wade through scores of unqualified applicants and spend valuable time on in-person interviews with the wrong people. There are many different tools you can use to simplify the hiring process but they can be time-consuming and costly. How do you minimize the hassle,…
Using jargon in job adverts can harm the hiring process for several reasons. Firstly, jargon can confuse potential candidates, especially those new to the industry or profession. This can result in qualified candidates being deterred from applying for the position, resulting in a smaller pool of candidates. Secondly, using jargon can give the impression that…
Recruiters spend on average 5-7 seconds looking at a CV…. It’s stats like these that are scary for jobseekers but you forget that the recruiter has a very trained eye and know exactly what they are looking for. In this infographic from our friends at BeHiring, we learn the following: First applications are received 200…
79% of working professionals around the world are considered passive candidates. The other 21% are actively seeking a new job. In which group do you think the better talent is? LinkedIn’s research shows that on balance, passive candidates care disproportionately more or less about certain factors than their actively job-seeking counterparts. Through that research, five…