Recruitment

MG, the week that was: COVID19 & staying connected as a team

Dear MG Family These are extraordinary circumstances we now find ourselves in. Indeed, it was two weeks ago that we made the decision to work remotely to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, customers and suppliers. Since then, well, I don’t think any of us could have imagined the sheer scale of COVID19 …

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Together Stronger! Thanks to our partner company FESCO for personal protection during the pandemic

Dear MG Family, Firstly, happy World Password Day. Staying cyber-secure is more important than ever whilst working remotely. So when it comes to your password, keep it strong, keep it safe, and most importantly, ensure it’s difficult to decode! We’re urging all our employees to strengthen their security online through good practices to better protect …

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Living; Learning; Earning: we never tire for that perfect hire!

Dear MG Family, “If you wait long enough to make dinner, everyone will just eat cereal.” Not just a great quote, but also the perfect analogy for the unprecedented times we currently work in. We’re all about progression in procurement, after all, no one wants to be eating cereal for dinner!  Although the way we …

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Skilling me Softly! How to make your LinkedIn profile sparkle

LinkedIn is the primary tool that recruiters use for candidate sourcing – therefore, it’s important that your profile is reflective of your skills and relevant personal attributes! Here’s some handy tips on how to achieve this!  Firstly, pick a good photo that you want recruiters to see! Remember that your LinkedIn profile is your professional …

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Comfort in crisis: relaxation, recruiting & re-charging those batteries

Dear MG family,  This is a slightly shorter – but no less important – message to reflect on the shorter working week, which brings with it time for reflection and relaxation.  I know the sheer magnitude of what we’re all experiencing as a global community seems all encompassing and replete with unexpected plot twists. I’m …

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Staying connected, keeping fit, hitting those KPIs & why Communication is Key during COVID-19

Firstly, congratulations, you’ve made it through another week of unchartered territory. As outlined in last week’s message, we’ve been sent 4000 masks from our parent company FESCO in China. Many thanks to Zuni Gonzalez for organising the distribution to our team members that need them. As for the rest of the masks, we have some …

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AI Recruiting: Fad or the Future of Talent Acquisition?

Artificial Intelligence is the hottest trending topic in recruitment right now. The growing popularity of AI presents exciting opportunities for recruiters to enhance their capabilities, however there’s still lots of confusion about how best to leverage it. This article will analyse the pros and cons of using such methods, plus offer insight into how AI …

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5 reasons why mind beats machine when it comes to recruiting!

Artificial intelligence may be the hottest trending topic in recruitment right now but it’ll never beat the human touch. Here’s five reasons why… Personality Human recruiters take time to build relationships with their candidates, offering their opinion and expertise and building trust, while a computer’s lack of human judgement capabilities overlooks cultural fit. As for …

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What to look out for when shortlisting candidates for interview

Being tasked with deciding the most qualified, relevant and best matched employee for your organisation isn’t easy. Here’s some top tips to help pinpoint the correct candidate for your company, starting with their CV… Skills & Qualifications So you’ve written your job description and have your ideal candidate profile in mind. Be sure to take …

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