Creating candidate profiles, wasted time in recruitment Manual data entry and repetitive admin tasks sit at the top of most recruiter’s day-to-day frustrations. In a recent survey by Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance 63% of recruiters listed their ‘worst nightmare’ as spending too much time on administrative tasks1. A problem echoed
Through economic boom and bust, the creation of brand new sectors and major advances in technology, recruitment professionals remain an essential part of industry. In 2016, the age of social media, BIG data and increased competition what does it take to be a successful recruitment professional? Recruitment has evolved, today
Remote recruiting, essential purchases Advances in technology have made remote working a real alternative to the traditional office model. Pioneered by technical and digital companies, remote working is now on the rise in the recruitment industry. From reducing commuting time and increasing geographical reach to boosting productivity, remote working provides
Quick tips for staying motivated We’ve all been there, sat staring aimlessly at the computer screen, clock watching, taking a sneaky glance at Facebook or Twitter. There’s nothing worse than reaching a point of the day when we feel like time has stopped. We know we have deadlines to reach,
Practices that perpetuate the negative recruitment stereotype It only takes a few cowboys (and girls) to change people’s perceptions of a profession. Head over to Google, type: “recruiters are…” and take a second to look at the search predictions. The results don’t make for great reading (although recruitment is not alone).
Getting back into work mode, a recruiters post holiday checklist We’ve all been there, a blissful few days, maybe a week or two of R&R, some quiet time to enjoy as we please where we set off to pastures new or recharge the batteries at home. But then reality bites
4 qualities top recruitment professionals share Working in the recruitment and staffing sector for over 15 years, I’ve had my fair share of experience with all manner of recruiters. Through my own experience and running a team I have got to know what qualities help to make up a great
How to create a great job advert Job adverts play an important role in recruitment yet are often the most rushed, overlooked and neglected pieces of content published by recruitment professionals. Job adverts are not job descriptions. The role of a job advert is to engage prospect candidates whilst a job
What you need to set up your own recruitment agency Ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss? Or finally decided to give it a go and branch out on your own? When setting up on your own there are essential and desirable purchases. This blog
Tips for handling a difficult client | Recruitment Tips When it comes to recruitment you have to take the good with the bad and one of the biggest challenges you will face is a difficult client. Often clients issues boil down to a lack of or miscommunication, in this blog