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8 Skills Recruiters Should Have
By Morgan Hoogvelt
When I attend career fairs, hiring conferences, recruiting events, or through conversations with prospective candidates, I keep learning that the wrong people are attending these events and working as recruiters. As I walked the room at a recent career fair, prior to the event starting, I sought to introduce myself to some of the other company representatives. I was surprised that many of them were unable to communicate at a level that would properly represent their company. Continue reading
Social Media in Recruitment Isn't Working – Just Ask A Candidate
By Ian Harvey
Another week and another social media conference goes by. Another chance for the ever-increasing number of social media experts to tell recruiters how to attract and engage with candidates, create talent pools etc. Continue reading
ZiDCard.com – an innovation in recruitment
Is there a safe solution that allows individuals to draw the attention of recruiters without breaching the confidence of their employer or compromising the security of their personal information?
YES! – ZiDCard.com, managed by a team of experts in recruitment, is a site that allows people to be discovered by potential employers without having to publish a CV, or publicly disclosing any personal information. Candidates can also choose to be made aware of suitable jobs that match their skill sets. Continue reading
How to make the most of recruitment agencies
By TM International
Hiring is difficult for everyone concerned. The average job seeker sends their CV out in all directions, only to sit waiting for feedback. On the other side of the spectrum, Employers spend hours analysing mountains of CVs, struggling to find a good match for their position. It has been estimated that between 7 and 20% of the salary for a position can be spent trying to fill it and that this process tends to take around 30-45 days. Solving these problems is just where recruiters come in. Able to find out exactly what both employers and job seekers are looking for, recruitment agencies are in the position to hugely speed up the hiring process. So how can you really make the most of a recruitment agency? And what should you take into consideration before choosing one? Continue reading