Author: Timothy Myres

How to Spot a Bad Recruitment Agency

During the tough times of an economic downturn, when unemployment numbers skyrocket, job seekers need all the support and guidance they can get. Unfortunately, it is a fertile period for bad recruitment agencies to ply their unethical tricks. However, there are some indicators of bad recruiting practice which, when known, will help you spot and avoid unscrupulous recruitment agencies with poor performance standards.

More information: http://recruiterbox.com/blog/how-to-spot-a-bad-recruitment-agency/

Are You Using These Recruiter Training Tips To Optimize Your Hiring Team?

Filling a position can be a tough task. You have to find the right talent, but you don’t want just anyone to sit at that desk. You need fresh talent that is going to take your company to new heights, and be a great asset to your team.

More information: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/blog/are-you-using-these-recruiter-training-tips-to-optimize-your-hiring-team/

Our five tips for managing stress at work

Recruitment is fast-paced, exciting and a real roller-coaster ride. You have to balance delivering tangible results with being a consultative expert on the jobs market. Finding people jobs, while managing multiple relationships can be a challenge.

More information: https://iloverecruitment.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/our-five-tips-for-managing-stress-at-work/

How employers can avoid drop offs in recruitment

The growth of a company is directly impacted by the talent it hires. As top talent is highly coveted and most sought after, it is likely to face stiff competition in hiring them. Recruitment is a long process and requires a considerable amount of effort and resources.

More information: http://blog.hackerearth.com/2016/03/tips-employers-avoid-drop-offs-recruitment.html

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Recruiters

In the field of hiring and recruitment, a well-developed character is just as important as methods and approaches to finding and acquiring potential talent. Constantly practicing and developing positive habits are very important in becoming a most effective recruiter.

More information: http://blog.hirerabbit.com/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-recruiters/

How Richard Branson Plans to Make Over $7 Million a Year From … Recruiting?

Recruitment is a cost to every business right? Virgin Media plan to make it a revenue stream by radically changing their candidate experience.

Brands with world-class customer service could be victims of their own success. Failing to provide the same experience for candidates, and the disparity between the two, is losing some brands millions of dollars each year.

More information: http://www.inc.com/bryan-adams/how-virgin-media-plans-to-make-over-7-million-a-year-from-recruiting.html

RECRUITERS — HOW TO TAKE CONTROL OF WORRYING

There are many things in recruitment that can worry us, so what can you do to take control of your worries?

In recruitment some worrying is normal and part of the job, whether you are worrying about finding the right candidate or getting that big new client. However sometimes worrying can stop you performing your role effectively and get in the way of your success.

More information: http://recruitmentjuice.com/blog/recruiters-how-to-take-control-of-worrying/

4 Things About Skill Shortages

In a recent blog, I looked at some of the research and narrative around skill shortages.

We have the necessary numbers of graduates from most of the disciplines* where shortages are reported, but a lack of those with relevant work experience. I won’t repeat the previous blog except to round up that some of the main reasons for shortages seem to be:

More information: https://blog.shrm.org/blog/4-things-about-skill-shortages