I am currently trialling a piece of technology that is set to become the next big thing in sourcing candidates for roles. The technology is effectively a CV aggregator that works in parallel with the online job ads you're all...Read More
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The next big thing in online recruitment - miss this and you'll miss out
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Don't become a social pariah!
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All of us here on the totaljobs blog have talked about the importance of utilising social media to get seen by possible employers. Undoubtedly most of us use social media in our day-to-day lives whether it's updating your profile on...Read More
Why the X Factor can influence job interviews
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If you get invited to a job interview by a prospective employer, it may be worth checking how many candidates they are seeing and where you fall on the list.Why? Because an intriguing new study by researchers at Cambridge University's...Read More
Telephone interviews - are you prepared?
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'Dear Career Doctor. I recently had a telephone interview for a job. I was expecting a call to be invited to a face to face interview, but the recruiter wanted me to answer questions then and there! Have you got...Read More
Should I write a thank you email after my interview?
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YES! I love it when I receive a thank you email. I probably only receive one for every 15 interviews that take place, so this is a chance to standout and shine. It shows me that a candidate genuinely wants...Read More
Interview tips for candidates! Take your clothes off for a start....
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A fellow recruiter that I know recently had a fantastic interview with a great candidate. There was only one snag: the candidate sat with their coat on throughout the whole of the interview. The candidate was obviously very nervous, but...Read More
Find your calling
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Currently my recruitment team is experiencing the highest level of applications any of us have ever seen. Across most vacancies we regularly see in excess of 70+ applications per role. Obviously this is happening because of the unprecedented times we find...Read More
We're all prejudiced and should admit it
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I found my colleague Rebecca's last post about age discrimination at work and during the recruitment process fascinating. The topic is something we at Personnel Today magazine have been writing about for some time now, and all the anecdotal evidence...Read More
What recruiters want to see in a CV
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I am getting a lot of feedback regarding interviews, and as we have established so far, it's tough out there right now. Being relaxed (but not overly relaxed), working out transferable skills and putting together portfolios. Dressing appropriately and asking...Read More
Do you agree with these new rules of work?
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I've just received a press release promoting a book called The New Rules of Work, written by recruitment expert Michael Dauncey.He says we need new rules because the recession has created a "seismic shift" in the jobs market. He thinks...Read More
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