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27 Feb
Why Job Hunting Is Just Like Dating
When you think about it, the job search experience is kind of like dating. The last one really wasn't satisfying you or making you feel valued, there was just no future. So you've made the tough decision to call it a day and find The One.
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23 Feb
REASONS BEING A RECRUITER ROCKS
The life of a recruitment agent is tough. It takes a steely determination, a thick skin and people skills you just don't find so easily in today's social media age. It's a role that truly gives out the good stuff based on what you put in. Put in peanuts, and well... we hope you like peanuts. Give it your all, and it's one of the coolest jobs there are.
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22 Feb
THE ANATOMY OF AN AWESOME ADVERT
It doesn't take the works of a wordsmith to create a compelling recruitment ad, though there are a number of elements that will give you the edge to ensure yours smacks impact and draws in a high quaility of talent.
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22 Feb
BANISH THE BURNOUT
Burnout comes in many forms. And rears it's head in many ways. We're all human, so when the pressure sets in, employee burnout is lurking just around the corner.
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22 Feb
Reward and Retain | Keeping Hold Of Top Talent
Once you've invested the time in recruiting top tier talent, you'll want to keep hold of them. Retention isn't just about job satisfaction. Sometimes a few perks are in order. We look at a few creative ways you can create workplace morale...
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22 Feb
#InstaFail | Social Media Etiquette For Job Seekers
Social media technology has given recruiters and hiring managers the ability to get to know a candidate before they even pick up the phone. So that perfectly polished CV can quickly make it's way to the bottom of the pile if that Instagram post makes it's way out into the world.
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19 Feb
Working With Us | Our Deal
We’ve recruited our fair share of sales powerhouses, retail innovators and digital masterminds into some of the UK's biggest brands . So when it comes to finding a rewarding career you'll love waking up to each morning, you can expect a lot from us.
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15 Feb
Recruitment Trends To Watch For 2018
For the year ahead, those that cut it in line with the ever-evolving recruitment trends will be those that help shape the game. So what's coming this year for recruiters and HR professionals?
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15 Feb
The 7 Most Annoying Interview Questions
We spoke to several candidates and penned some of the most annoying interview questions. For good measure, we've also outlined a few tips on how you might answer them...
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15 Feb
The Agent Anatomy
We’re looking for target-smashing Recruitment Agents to join our ranks. You’ll already be in the recruitment game, so you know how it works. You'll have an attitude that just won’t quit and a talent radar that spots a great candidate at a hundred paces. What's a winning agent made of? Well, mainly oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. Plus a few other essentials...
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15 Feb
The Benefits of Using A Recruitment Agency
Seeking the support of a recruitment agency does a lot more than simply save you valuable time. Finding the right people for your business takes a certain skill, a lot of experience and a few tools you may not currently have access to.
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15 Feb
How To Reject A Counter Offer
If you've been tempted by a counter offer that doesn't quite float your boat, acknowledge it gratefully, and decline with a professional approach. A few tips on saying 'no, but thanks very much' to a counter offer from your current employer.
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