People often mistake the key terms ‘recruitment’ and ‘talent acquisition’ to mean the same thing: a lexicon used to describe the multitude of processes involved in the finding and hiring of candidates. Yet, there’s so much more to each process than this, and identifying the differences can help you hire top talent much better… [dt_highlight …
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By nurturing your relationships with candidates and using the following insights to identify talent, you’ll be all set-up for recruiting success… Stage 1: Discovery – the importance of showing your business in the best light Candidates in the discovery stage are aware of your organisation, but they aren’t thinking about job opportunities just yet. …
So you’ve mapped out prospective new clients by sector, role and location and made yourself presentable online. Now’s the time to reach out to your targeted candidate base. Here’s how… Cold calls – dedicating some time each day to contacting candidates will keep you focused and help you get your foot in the door. Keep …
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Here’s some of the new WhatsApp features that make the messenger app the perfect tool for recruiting! Just last month saw the launch of the new WhatsApp business app. Looking remarkably similar to the Facebook business page – not a great surprise considering FB owns WA too! – the new app gives businesses a chance …
Efficiency isn’t just measured by how quickly something is achieved. An optimal recruitment process, in graduate recruitment terms, should determine the scope and calibre of candidates. A successful recruitment strategy should deliver beyond the parameters of application, assessment and hiring. This can be achieved in three simple steps… Step one: expand your horizons beyond entry …
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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 2024, 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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