Role of Social Media and Your Career

Role of Social Media

“Researching candidates via social media and other online sources has transformed from an emerging trend to a staple for online recruitment.” ~ Rosemary Haefner, Chief HR Office for Career Builder It is no secret that social media has changed our lives in far reaching ways.  We all know the benefits and I am guessing that […]

“Researching candidates via social media and other online sources has transformed from an emerging trend to a staple for online recruitment.” ~ Rosemary Haefner, Chief HR Office for Career Builder It is no secret that social media has changed our lives in far reaching ways.  We all know the benefits and I am guessing that […]

Search like a Search Firm

Search like a Search Firm

My new clients often tell me “there is no one out there” for their tough searches. This is usually after they’ve tried to find candidates themselves, and become exhausted and frustrated in the process. I disagree with the statement – there is ALWAYS someone available (whether they know it at first or not), and they […]

My new clients often tell me “there is no one out there” for their tough searches. This is usually after they’ve tried to find candidates themselves, and become exhausted and frustrated in the process. I disagree with the statement – there is ALWAYS someone available (whether they know it at first or not), and they […]

Summer Recruitment Slow Down? or is it state of mind

Summer Recruitment Slow Down? or is it state of mind

As the weather gets warmer, the sunshine gets longer and the days grow long, we believe employment cycles slow down… Is this an urban myth or the truth? We do believe many managers start taking their vacations in the summer (it is high season after all) and recruiters and candidates cant seem to get any […]

As the weather gets warmer, the sunshine gets longer and the days grow long, we believe employment cycles slow down… Is this an urban myth or the truth? We do believe many managers start taking their vacations in the summer (it is high season after all) and recruiters and candidates cant seem to get any […]

How will job automation effect recruiters?

How will job automation effect recruiters?

More and more we come across articles on the automation of jobs. They seem to give a semi-coordinated warning signal that some jobs lost during the economic downturn may never re-appear. Despite the fact that we have had some recent economic back-wind, these jobs are facing a new threat. The Economist published an article in […]

More and more we come across articles on the automation of jobs. They seem to give a semi-coordinated warning signal that some jobs lost during the economic downturn may never re-appear. Despite the fact that we have had some recent economic back-wind, these jobs are facing a new threat. The Economist published an article in […]

Treat Your Staff As Your Kids

Treat Your Staff As Your Kids

I am very aware that I am going to be scoffed at for making a statement like managers who aspire to be leaders should treat their staff (direct and indirect reports) as they would treat their kids. So, let me explain what I mean: Difficult circumstances arise at work all the time, and some of […]

I am very aware that I am going to be scoffed at for making a statement like managers who aspire to be leaders should treat their staff (direct and indirect reports) as they would treat their kids. So, let me explain what I mean: Difficult circumstances arise at work all the time, and some of […]

Five Key Money Principles for Retirement

Five Key Money Principles for Retirement

This post will conclude the “Five Key Money Principles” series. Fourth Key Money Principle: Develop multiple streams of income. The more streams of income you have, the more likely you will be contented in retirement. Creating multiple streams of income during your working career is a great benefit and provides a great sense of security. […]

This post will conclude the “Five Key Money Principles” series. Fourth Key Money Principle: Develop multiple streams of income. The more streams of income you have, the more likely you will be contented in retirement. Creating multiple streams of income during your working career is a great benefit and provides a great sense of security. […]

The Hidden Illegal Job Interview Question is Most Damaging of All

Hidden Illegal Job Interview Question

Much more frequent than the Illegal question is the Hidden Illegal Job Interview Question. Savvy interviewers and recruiters already know not to ask questions about: Race Nationality or national origin Marital Status Plans to have children Disabilities Age Birthplace Ancestry Religion Citizenship Arrests Political affiliation Health conditions or diseases Naturalization of your parents, spouse, or […]

Much more frequent than the Illegal question is the Hidden Illegal Job Interview Question. Savvy interviewers and recruiters already know not to ask questions about: Race Nationality or national origin Marital Status Plans to have children Disabilities Age Birthplace Ancestry Religion Citizenship Arrests Political affiliation Health conditions or diseases Naturalization of your parents, spouse, or […]

A Simple Framework For Online Recruitment Copywriting Success

A Simple Framework For Online Recruitment Copywriting Success

We have been running a very successful online copy writing course for recruitment teams and I thought it might be helpful to share some of our best practice tips on writing great copy. Following some fantastic feedback from our delegates and results achieved by clients including Compare the market, Spec savers and Virgin Money, the […]

We have been running a very successful online copy writing course for recruitment teams and I thought it might be helpful to share some of our best practice tips on writing great copy. Following some fantastic feedback from our delegates and results achieved by clients including Compare the market, Spec savers and Virgin Money, the […]

Seeking Work? Hiring? Keep These Phrases Put

Seeking Work? Hiring? Keep These Phrases Put

There are a lot of annoying things that happen when people are looking for a job, and there are a lot of equally annoying things that happen when people are hiring. Here is a list of phrases to keep out of any type of job search conversation, be it a call to a company, a […]

There are a lot of annoying things that happen when people are looking for a job, and there are a lot of equally annoying things that happen when people are hiring. Here is a list of phrases to keep out of any type of job search conversation, be it a call to a company, a […]

Is Social Media a Replacement of Traditional Recruitment Instruments?

Is Social Media a Replacement of Traditional Recruitment Instruments?

Social Media is a supplement, not a replacement of traditional instruments of recruitment. Any time that companies can make the recruitment process more effective and efficient, it adds huge value to the organization. And indeed, Social Media is able to provide this. Without any doubt, the interviewees clarified that social networking sites become more and […]

Social Media is a supplement, not a replacement of traditional instruments of recruitment. Any time that companies can make the recruitment process more effective and efficient, it adds huge value to the organization. And indeed, Social Media is able to provide this. Without any doubt, the interviewees clarified that social networking sites become more and […]

Switching to a New Career

Switching to a New Career

People always think to change their career for variety of reason and most people switch their career several times in their lifetime. They may think they have no growth in their current job, they are bored and current job is not suitable, there is good chance you are ready for change your career.  Before you […]

People always think to change their career for variety of reason and most people switch their career several times in their lifetime. They may think they have no growth in their current job, they are bored and current job is not suitable, there is good chance you are ready for change your career.  Before you […]

Hiring the Best Candidate

Hiring the Best Candidate

Hiring the best candidate for particular position is critical for any business. Selection of wrong candidates is not only negatively effect on your other employees and the business but also it is wastage of money and valuable time at the same time. The interview process went efficiently then started a problem. We found that new […]

Hiring the best candidate for particular position is critical for any business. Selection of wrong candidates is not only negatively effect on your other employees and the business but also it is wastage of money and valuable time at the same time. The interview process went efficiently then started a problem. We found that new […]

How to reject a Candidate professionally?

How to reject a Candidate professionally?

There’s a lot to consider about when you’re employing a new employee. You cautiously think through how you’ll screen applications, what queries you’ll inquire in the interview, and how you’ll structure the offer in light of salary requirements. On the other hand, even if that course goes efficiently and your dream candidate signs on, your […]

There’s a lot to consider about when you’re employing a new employee. You cautiously think through how you’ll screen applications, what queries you’ll inquire in the interview, and how you’ll structure the offer in light of salary requirements. On the other hand, even if that course goes efficiently and your dream candidate signs on, your […]