There are lots of reasons passive candidates appeal as prospective new hires: they have a proven track record of working in a similar environment – meaning they are more likely to be up-to-date with the latest industry developments, plus, as they’re already employed, they are more likely to be honest in their self-promotion and less-likely …
When searching for top talent, every recruiter prefers an informed candidate. Here’s how to spot one… Definition: An informed candidate is a person who is engaged with your company from the beginning of the recruitment process, which increases the chances of them becoming the right fit for your company and exhibit a greater degree of …
People are now recognised as one of the most valuable assets within any successful business. Companies know they must recruit the best talent in order to achieve the best results and maintain the best chance for commercial success. By becoming a recruitment consultant you take on the role of agent / broker of this valuable …
Diversity is the top trending topic affecting the future of hiring in 2023, according to a new global recruiting trends report published by LinkedIn. 8,815 hiring managers were surveyed and diversity was considered very or extremely important, beating new interviewing tools (56%), data (50%), and artificial intelligence (35%). Diversity, the popular phrase of the 1980s, …
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First things first – set those expectations You may be clear on what qualifications, aptitude and experience are needed, however there are several other questions you should consider before beginning the hiring process. Here’s six for starters… Why is this position so difficult to fill and what were the reasons for the previous employee leaving? …
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Choosing the perfect employee is the key to a successful business. If done properly, cold calling enhances the potential to recruit the right candidate for the job. The process may have gotten easier thanks to sites like LinkedIn and Xing but there’s still a place for recruitment cold calls. Below are five tips for strengthening your …
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So, you’ve got a lot of new applicants and you need to narrow the field quickly. At the interview stage you can assess if your candidate is the right person for the job, until then it’s all about their CV. A resume can tell you a lot about a prospective employee – provided you read …
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