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We 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.
Continue ReadingRecruit the Right Talent (for small businesses) - part 1
by Richard Hayden
Apr 08, 2015 / Employers
Recruiting the right person can make the difference between success and failure in a small company.
Continue ReadingGraduate vacancies are set rise, despite skills shortages
by Richard Hayden
Feb 02, 2015 / Candidates, Employers
Employers predict an 11.
Continue ReadingStarting salaries for permanent roles continue to rise
by Richard Hayden
Jan 14, 2015 / Candidates, Employers
Almost a quarter (24%) of employers surveyed in the Report on Jobs said they were now awarding higher salaries for permanent positions than in November 2014, compared to just 2% who were paying lower salaries.
Continue ReadingAdvertised vacancies outnumber jobseekers for first time since recession
by Richard Hayden
Nov 26, 2014 / Candidates
The number of advertised roles in the UK jumped above the number of active jobseekers in October for the first time since the recession, according to the Adzuna UK Job Market Report.
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