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by Richard Hayden
Sep 03, 2015 / Employers
Written by Pete ScotcherI recently came back from holiday and felt overwhelmed by the tasks I needed to do.
Continue ReadingJob Application Blunders
by Richard Hayden
Aug 24, 2015 / Candidates, Employers
More than half of employers (56%) have caught a candidate lying on their CV according to research from recruitment software provider Careerbuilder.
Continue ReadingEmployee referrals can work well, but don’t miss out on the best candidates
by Richard Hayden
Aug 19, 2015 / Employers
According to research from employment review website Glassdoor, sourcing candidates through employee referrals can lead to a successful job match, but this method will not always lead to the best talentThe research found that employee referrals boost the odds of this by between 2.
Continue ReadingRecruiting the right people for your business
by Richard Hayden
Aug 12, 2015 / Employers
For any business – recruitment is no exception – maintaining values and standards consistently in an office can be a difficult task.
Continue ReadingWe know what it's like to be a candidate
by Richard Hayden
Aug 04, 2015 / Candidates
HR has forgotten what it’s like to be a candidate, former head of talent and resourcing at TalkTalk Jo Taylor has said after she was speaking on a panel at the REC’s Talent, Recruitment and Employment Conference 2015.
Continue ReadingByron uses 'speed dating' to recruit
by Richard Hayden
Jul 29, 2015 / Employers
High-end hamburger chain Byron has adopted a ‘speed dating’ approach to recruitment.
Continue ReadingQualifications are not everything, it seems.
by Richard Hayden
Jul 22, 2015 / Candidates
Skills, work experience and personal attributes on a CV are more important to managers than qualifications, according to research by Conference Genie.
Continue ReadingEmployer branding is everything, it seems.
by Richard Hayden
Jul 01, 2015 / Employers
No amount of money could tempt half of UK workers (53%) to consider taking a role at a company with a poor employer brand, according to research from LinkedIn.
Continue ReadingKey Careers - Stand out with a Great CV!
by Richard Hayden
May 25, 2015 / Candidates
Having a CV is the basic requirement in the job application process.
Continue ReadingRecruit the Right Talent (for small businesses) - part 2
by Richard Hayden
Apr 15, 2015 / Employers
Recruiting the right person can make the difference between success and failure of a small company.
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