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…
We’ve all attended an interview in our lives, Dictionary.com defines an interview as a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person. To even get an interview request means that someone has decided that you might be suitable for their position, however, it doesn’t always go to plan! I’ve…
Recruiters sometimes sound like broken records. How many times have you heard a recruiter ask “so can I accept the job on your behalf”, “an hour and half commute isn’t really that long” and “it’s a small step back for a giant leap forward”? Here’s a great compilation of recruiter jargon, clichés and B-S from Betts Recruiting…
Think you have what it takes to be a crime scene investigator? Or would you be better suited for the medical field or computer technology? With so many career choices, it can be difficult to settle on just one. For about 50 years, people have been using the Myers-Briggs Personality Test to help them figure…
An education field offers you with a lot of opportunities, whereby, you can prove your potential, and serve the most interesting area you desire for. It can be administration, examination, teaching, assistance, or associated support functions. So, while applying for such jobs, you need to display your good academic records and research abilities, to prove…
“Sometimes I have believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” – Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass I like this quote because it is full of promise and unconventional wisdom. You might ask why bother with what might be impossible. Wouldn’t it be easier to go after what is possible, known and familiar?…
Sometimes to find the perfect candidate for your open position you have to think small. That’s what niche recruiting is all about. As job boards boom, recruiters are starting to realize that specialization is actually saving time and money. With current unemployment hovering around 8% in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,…