Flat-fee recruitment: good news or a cheap trick?
From political speeches to national newspaper headlines, the word ‘austerity’ has become a frequent feature in our day-to-day lives. And despite some indications that job creation is slowly creeping into positive rather than negative figures, there’s still a distinct mood of employers tightening their belts. In the same way that the economic climate has led […]
Read More →Man who changed name on CV claiming racial discrimination
A man is claiming racial discrimination against the airline Virgin Atlantic after he says he was rejected for a job interview because of his unusual name and ethnic origin. Max Kpakio, who was born in Liberia, was not invited to interview for a call centre role by recruiters until he changed his name to ‘Craig […]
Read More →Mid-sized businesses driving job creation
Medium-sized businesses are leading the charge in terms of job creation, according to a survey of more than 700 businesses by Barclays. The Barclays Job Creation Index found that 71% of mid-sized businesses (with a turnover of between £5m and £100m) are creating new roles this year, up from 65% of mid-sized businesses in 2012. […]
Read More →CV still carries more weight than LinkedIn, says survey
A recent survey by TipTopJob.com, a network of jobsites, has found that more than half of respondents still think a CV to be more important than an applicant’s LinkedIn profile. When asked, ‘Is Linkedin more important to you than having an up-to-date CV?’, 53% of respondents said the CV held more weight. Those who considered […]
Read More →Want to win clients? Tell a story
Ever wondered how your competitors get those elusive last few marks on a tender question? The answer is that they provide evidence, evidence and more evidence – and one way of doing that is to tell your potential client a story, says Fiona Brunton. Theoretical answers are fine – by all means tell the evaluator […]
Read More →Growth slow, but beware of skills shortages, warns REC
Jobs growth is at its slowest for seven months, according to the latest round of figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. The REC/KPMG Report on Jobs for March found that permanent placements and temp billings increased, but at a weaker pace. Skills shortages appear to be on the rise, with figures showing the availability […]
Read More →Candidates with higher apprenticeships most employable
Employers in England believe candidates with higher-level apprenticeships are more employable than those with other qualifications, according to a survey of hiring companies by ICM research. Asked to rate the employability of people with different qualifications on a scale of 1 to 10, people with a higher-level apprenticeship – equivalent to degree-level – were rated […]
Read More →Recruiters submit their views on Conduct Regulations
This Thursday sees the deadline for recruiters to submit their views on the proposed changes to the regulatory framework of the industry. The Government launched its first consultation on the industry’s key legislative framework (namely the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations, and the Employment Agencies Act) back in January. The Department for […]
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Read More →Where can agencies add value for in-house recruiters?
In-house recruiters are doing more and more direct hiring, but they will always need to develop and nurture relationships with agencies. Only a very small number of organisations have the option to eliminate agencies from their recruitment processes. But how can agencies work more closely with in-house recruiters and add value to their business, asks […]
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Jul 19Via @recmembers on Twitter Google for Jobs launched today in the UK – in case you missed it, here’s REC marketing manager Michael Oliver's blog on how agencies can take advantage > https://t.co/1dHnR9P4Dl Read More
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