I think Andrew Banks is brilliant. I had heard tons about him already, but after attending one of his presentations, my fandom was sealed. Banks is a real asset to the recruitment industry. And I was thrilled to of been in attendance at a wonderful lunch In this post, I want to share some valuable tidbits from that presentation – I’m sure Banks won’t mind that... Read More
Have you scoured our job boards lately? I probably wouldn’t blame you if you have no interest, you’d be sharing the same view as jobseekers. Why might I say this…? Well they are as boring as Bat$%#%. This topic has been on my mind for a while, and when I saw a tweet on twitter from Katie McNab (Pepsi Co Recruitment Manager) I decided it was time... Read More
To write a great CV (or a resume, as many refer to it), you don’t need to be William Shakespeare. In fact, writing your CV is far from a literary act. It should be clean and clear, with engaging language that presents you in a professional manner. There are some things that will make you look good, and other things that will make you look... Read More
Giving a reference could get you sued Although providing references is a normal step in the recruitment process, previous employers should be careful what they write, warns Harmers Workplace Lawyers. Peter Ferraro, Senior Associate, said providing references could lead to a number of issues, such as misrepresentation and defamation claims as well as invasion of privacy. “Reference checking provides a potential employer with valuable information when it comes... Read More
Why recruitment agencies remain top dog: 1. Time-saver If speed-of-response is what’s required, you can forget social media.Few employers have a forward-thinking hiring strategy, so when the need for new staff arises the demand is immediate. Unless the employer has generated its own talent community only recruitment agencies with their established connections – or ‘talent pools’ – can access the right people quickly. Building communities around networks such... Read More