How can you reduce the number of inappropriate job applications?

April 3, 2013 9:52 AM written by  Louise Triance · 23 Comments

Do you suffer from too many unqualified job seekers wasting your time by applying for vacancies they’d never be considered for?

This isn’t a new problem (ie, post-arrival of the internet) but it’s certainly one that “one-click” application buttons on job boards hasn’t helped.

Adapting to rapid change as an Independent Recruiter

March 22, 2013 11:42 AM written by  Dave Hume · 29 Comments

I’m dreaming big over here in Seriously Connected Towers (or my home office to be more specific) and why shouldn’t I? I’m an experienced recruiter-turned-entrepreneur and I believe that the best is yet to come for the recruitment industry.

Obsessed by candidate attraction and social media?

February 26, 2013 2:28 PM written by  Louise Triance · 3 Comments

Recruitment is a three step process; you attract, you engage and then you hire… Yes, you can use social media for all these elements but you need to understand the basics before you start just chatting willynilly with “passive candidates” on your Facebook page.

Has Agency Use Of LinkedIn Peaked?

February 26, 2013 2:22 PM written by  Philip Marks · 2 Comments

LinkedIn is undoubtedly an excellent tool to search for potential hires. Recruitment consultants and in-house talent teams amongst others use it extensively.

Start Searching For Candidates on Google

February 7, 2013 3:30 PM written by  Katharine Robinson · 4 Comments

The idea of using a Search Engine to find information about people is natural to some recruiters and a totally new idea to others. Search Engines like Google and Bing can be a valuable addition to your candidate sourcing toolbox.

A Business partner isn’t just for Xmas!

February 1, 2013 11:04 AM written by  Rhys Jones · 2 Comments

What are the Best Methods for Candidate Attraction? By James Caan

November 19, 2012 4:15 PM written by  James Caan · 4 Comments

Attracting the Best Consultants to your Start-Up Recruitment Business – by James Caan

October 9, 2012 2:13 PM written by  James Caan · 6 Comments

Since this is my first answer on the IOR site I thought I would choose a question that focuses on one of the biggest challenges for a startup recruitment business – its staff.

Recruiting for your own business? Don’t make these mistakes!

July 31, 2012 9:46 AM written by  Guest Blog · 2 Comments

One of the biggest challenges facing recruitment business owners is the attraction and selection of top talent for their own businesses.

There is no such thing as a ‘passive candidate’

July 25, 2012 6:30 PM written by  Greg Savage · 7 Comments

I have to admit I am sick and tired of hearing talk of ‘active’ and ‘passive’ candidates. Even though I admit to freely using the terms myself… until very recently.

Is Everyone Mobile?

July 25, 2012 2:44 PM written by  Lee Biggins · 1 Comment

I’m a firm believer that the mobile will not replace the desktop computer until candidates are educated, after all, it took a while to persuade job seekers to use job boards rather than newspapers when job hunting.

Agencies – Personalise your Website

June 29, 2012 2:58 PM written by  Stephen O'Donnell · 3 Comments

Contrary to popular belief, this is one of the best ways to resist headhunters pursuing your recruiters, by showing just how important they are to your company, and by enabling to do their job better.

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