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Boosting Recruitment Careers Through CPD
In the realm of recruitment, the concept of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) has never been more pertinent. As recruiters, the pursuit of CPD is not merely an addition to your CV, it’s a cornerstone of career progression. For those pondering how to add seminars to their CVs, it transcends the mere listing of these events. It’s about demonstrating the enrichment they bring to your professional capabilities and how they position you at the vanguard of industry innovation.
Recruitment Smarts #1109
We are excited to be running the Recruitment Marketing Congress again for 2024! The Congress is a virtual event that will help recruitment marketers focus their time, energy and resources on the activities that really make a difference – ready for 2024! We promise you innovative marketing experts and insightful marketing thought leaders to help you make more effective decisions, maximise opportunities, and more accurately measure success within your business. You can watch last year’s event here.
Unlock Revenue with Social Recruiting
On Recruitment Smarts Live last week, I was joined by Krisitn Molin of Adway chatting about Recruitment and staffing and how to unlock revenue with social recruiting.
Harnessing Ex-Military Talent: A Strategic and Tax-Efficient Approach to Addressing Skill Shortages in the UK Workforce
This is a guest post from Fleur Linkman, Director of Workforce Battalion, a specialised agency in Ex-Military Recruitment. Tapping into the diverse skill sets of ex-military personnel cannot be overstated. This article delves into the unique advantages that veterans bring to the UK workforce. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic landscapes, talent acquisition has become a critical challenge for businesses, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Strategies for Scaling Your Recruitment Agency
On Recruitment Smarts Live last week, I was joined by Gemma Powell and Vincent Seddon of Simplicity. We spoke about Unlocking Growth: Strategies for Scaling Your Recruitment Business & Maximising Profitability.
AI and Recruitment - Friend or Foe? - VIDEO Copy
On Recruitment Smarts Live last week, I was joined by Barny Ritchley of CV Library, discussing AI and Recruitment and is it your friend or foe?
If you only buy one mug for the recruiter in your life
After the success of my LinkedIn poll I’ve ordered a small batch of mugs. I’ve only got 10 from each design available so if you want one, move fast as this is a one-0ff festive special! They are £11 + postage, delivered in time for the big day. Pick the mug you want and send me an email so I can confirm the postage and what design you want – and then you’ll pay by Paypal. Delivery only to the UK I’m afraid. Designs available: I am not a robot Trust me I’m a recruiter F**king amazing recruiter Eat.
Recruitment Smarts #1106
Everyone is talking ChatGPT and Louise has the scoop on all the things recruiters need to know with this show on Wednesday: ChatGPT for Recruiters. Our partners at Access have a “black friday” deal offering zero implementation fees when you switch to Vincere, an Access company. They’re bundling in 500 minutes of video interviews a month, reduced timesheet processing fees or three months free for a new recruitment agency website.
Recruitment Experts Reveal How Companies Can Navigate The Festive Season And Keep Productivity and Morale High - UK Recruiter
As businesses enter the Christmas season, a time traditionally marked by celebrations and a winding down of work activities, Tiger Recruitment has put together essential strategies to maintain productivity and keep morale high. This guidance is especially crucial for businesses seeking to balance the festive cheer with ongoing business demands.
Insights into the contractor Market and off-payroll changes
On Recruitment Smarts Live this week, I was joined by Matthew Fryer, Managing Director of Brookson Group where he shares some fantastic insights into the Contractor Market and Off-Payroll Changes.
Economic security
On Recruitment Smarts Live this week, I was joined by Paul Sykes of CV-Library where he deep dives into Salary, Security and the side hustle: How UK workers are responding to economic security.
Increase quality applications to your jobs
On Recruitment Smarts Live this week, I was joined by Dave Jenkins, Founder of Wave. Are you tired of sifting through loads of applications to only find a handful that fit? Dave Jenkins shares with us how you can increase quality applications to your jobs – are you ready to save time with quality applications?
Appcast's acquisition of Bayard
On Recruitment Smarts Live this week, I was joined by Josh Abdelfatah, Head of Sales at Sonovate. Are you still feeling a bit anxious about automating your recruitment agency? Josh shares his expertise and knowledge on Automate or die: Hoe to leverage tech to differentiate and cut costs.
How Skills-Based Hiring is Changing the Way We Recruit
In a market characterised by labour shortages, where people are increasingly making career switches and university is not a viable option for a huge range of different people, skills-based hiring is becoming widespread – and for good reason. Wave’s Emily Buckley investigates what skills-based hiring is, the benefits of the model, and how to pivot your recruitment process to put it into practice.
7 Things Introverts Do Without Realising and How It Impacts Others
Life as an introvert in a world of extroverts isn’t easy. Do your friends get offended when you choose a good book over their company? Do people roll their eyes at you and your stay-at-home opinions? There are things introverts do that we may not realise may actually bother others — and give them the wrong impression! As an introvert, it may seem like the world is set up against you and your personality type.
The Automation of Legal Services in Recruitment - VIDEO Copy
On Recruitment Smarts Live, I was joined by Barry Cullen, Co-founder of RecLaw. How do you feel about the automation of legal services? Barry shares his expertise and thoughts on this topic. Some of the questions I asked Barry included: • Can you explain the title to us? Automating anything is a buzz word at the moment but can you expand in the legal area? • What fears do you have around the automation of legal services and what benefits are there for recs?
Decoding Pricing Plans for Job Boards: Finding the Right Fit for Your Recruitment Needs
In today’s highly competitive job market, employers and recruiters are constantly on the lookout for effective and efficient ways to attract top talent. Job boards have become an essential tool for connecting employers with job seekers, offering a wide range of features and services. However, choosing the right pricing plan for your job board can be a daunting task.
Contract Workers and Technology: the solution to talent shortages and acquisition
The UK’s talent shortage has been well documented. Between October 2021 and November 2022, the percentage of businesses experiencing a shortage of workers fluctuated between 12.9% and 16.8%. And there’s little reason to believe that 2023 has brought any significant degree of improvement.
The Automation of Legal Services in Recruitment
On Recruitment Smarts Live, I was joined by Barry Cullen, Co-founder of RecLaw. How do you feel about the automation of legal services? Barry shares his expertise and thoughts on this topic. powered by Crowdcast Some of the questions I asked Barry included: Can you explain the title to us? Automating anything is a buzz word at the moment but can you expand in the legal area? What fears do you have around the automation of legal services and what benefits are there for recs?
Be Among the First Recruitment Consultants to Join RecFest 2023
I’m delighted that Jamie Leonard and The Recruitment Events Co team have asked me to spread the word! For the first time ever, RecFest, the largest TA event on the planet, is opening its doors to recruitment consultants. There are 100 invites awaiting the first to respond.
Why you should tailor your job ads
We’re experiencing a long-term skills shortage and a one size fits all job advert won’t help you find the candidates you need. Wave‘s Emily Buckley explains why you need to tailor your job ads to the candidate, the role and the organisation you’re recruiting for and gives you tips on how to do it. As a recruiter, you’ve probably advised your candidates to tailor their CV to the job they’re applying for but do you tailor your job adverts to the industry and the role you’re advertising?
Tough times don't last but tough agencies do!
On Recruitment Smarts Live, I was joined by Jovan Pavlicevic, Co-founder of Granite BPO. How will the best recruiters grow their business in challenging times? An episode you definitely want to listen to, Jovan shares his thoughts on ‘Tough times don’t last but tough agencies do!’ powered by Crowdcast Some of the questions I asked Jovan included: In your experience, what differentiates the best recruiters when it comes to thriving in challenging times?
Recruitment Smarts #1081
Rectec have announced an improvement to their already excellent award winning recruitment technology comparison service. Quick Access significantly improves the speed at which recruitment agencies can access the service. Following a quick and easy registration, this new feature presents you with an asynchronous video screening solution, instantly submitting the details required for Rectec to create the account.
Unlock your Business Potential with CRM Automation > VIDEO Copy
On Recruitment Smarts Live, I was joined by Sean Hopkins, Product Marketing Manager at Cloudcall, where we talked about reducing the manual processes by using automation. Could this be the key to unlocking your businesses unlimited potential? You can watch the replay on the RecruiterZone Crowdcast channel or right here: powered by Crowdcast Some of the questions I asked Sean included: What are some of the key benefits of CRM Automation for recruiters?
Documenting The Hiring Process: 7 Tools And Tips
With the expanding job market and a rising number of new graduates and job hunters, it is important to efficiently manage the documentation involved in the hiring process. This can be a daunting task, and without proper organization of applicant records, it can grow even more complicated. Therefore, implementing tactics and utilizing tools that simplify the process and pinpoint exceptional candidates is vital for a smooth and orderly recruitment experience.
Quantity vs Quality: Why job board application volume isn’t the metric to focus on
What is your priority when it comes to application response – quantity or quality? Wave‘s Emily Buckley looks at why job boards promising high volumes of applications won’t necessarily bring you more quality applications and details how you can be more targeted in both your job board choices and your job ads. Quantity versus quality.
Unlock your Business Potential with CRM Automation > VIDEO
On Recruitment Smarts Live, I was joined by Sean Hopkins, Product Marketing Manager at Cloudcall, where we talked about reducing the manual processes by using automation. Could this be the key to unlocking your businesses unlimited potential? You can watch the replay on the RecruiterZone Crowdcast channel or right here: powered by Crowdcast Some of the questions I asked Sean included: What are some of the key benefits of CRM Automation for recruiters?
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