It’s no secret that the current state of the UK job market is forcing companies to be more proactive with their recruitment efforts. Hiring professionals can no longer sit back, relax and watch the applications roll in. Instead, you need to ensure you’re doing all you can to attract more candidates to your roles. Below, […]
4 Tips for crafting an effective job advert
Creating an effective job ad is an essential part of the hiring process. Writing a simple job ad is fairly straightforward and can be done in no time at all, however if you want to see real results it’s best to take extra time in the beginning to figure out what information will captivate a […]
3 Questions to ask yourself before sending a candidate CV
As a recruiter your credibility is consistently put to the test anytime you recommend a candidate. When you submit a candidate profile you entrust that it will accurately reflect yours and the candidates abilities and also promote future business from that client. To avoid spending excess time restructuring and editing CVs, as well as preventing […]
How you can improve candidate loyalty
It’s common knowledge that Recruitment is a candidate-led market and there are a number of good Agencies out there, so when you come across a top quality candidate in search of a new role, securing their buy-in should be your number one priority. If they’ve ever worked with Recruiters before, there’s a strong chance they’ll […]
5 Easy ways to boost your productivity
Recruiting can be stressful at the best of times. Juggling various candidate interviews, making multiple cold calls, marketing new vacancies and building client relationships are all part of a regular day, so we thought it would be useful for you to learn how you can boost your energy levels at work to help keep up […]
How to help your candidates deal with interview rejection
Even top quality candidates can get rejected after an interview. As a Recruiter it’s part of your job to help pick candidates back up and not let their confidence take a knock so the next interview you send them to is much more likely to be successful. Here are a few suggestions of things you […]
4 Tips for sending cold emails to candidates
Writing cold emails to candidates can be a tricky task. It’s hard to know just the right thing to say to capture their interest and get them excited about a potential role that you are trying to fill. Here are a few tips on how you can start improving your reply rates and make more […]
How texting will give you an edge in Recruiting
It’s official: texting is an essential tool to add to your recruitment strategy. When you want to contact a wide demographic of potential candidates, effective communication is key. Texting for the recruitment process will keep communication direct and speed it up overall. Most people in the work force are carrying around a cell phone capable […]
How your interviews are putting candidates off
Although the candidate is the one being interviewed it’s still important to make a good impression, as you are representing your employer brand and the role at hand. The best candidates will always have multiple offers so it’s as important to make a good impression on them if you want to make sure top talent […]
How to improve your recruiting calls with candidates
When screening candidates, the obvious approach is a phone call. They are a quick and easy way of establishing their suitability and generally yield immediate results. However, there are several points that every recruiter should consider prior to picking up the phone. Here are a few tips on how to improve your next phone call. […]
