Candidate Coaching Benefits The 3 Most Important People in The Recruitment Process

Candidate coaching is the practice of a recruiter taking the time to sit down with their candidate and fully preparing them for an upcoming interview. While this seems like a standard procedure of due diligence for some not all recruiters are in the habit of investing in candidate coaching.

Preparing your candidate for an interview has a whole host of benefits, we have distilled all the positives of candidate coaching and applied them to the three most important people in the process; the candidate, the client and the recruiter.

More information: https://www.socialtalent.co/blog/3-people-impress-investing-time-candidate-coaching

Sourcing Military Talent – Basic Training In Recruitment Do’s And Don’ts

Increasingly, organizations are committing to hire veterans, whether because it is the right thing to do, or because veterans are an invaluable source of talent or because, as a government contractor, they must comply with a 6.9% hiring benchmark. Or the effort to hire veterans may stem from a combination of all three of these reasons.

More information: https://www.eremedia.com/sourcecon/sourcing-military-talent-basic-training-in-recruitment-dos-and-donts/

The end of the in-house recruiter? #DiceTru #TruLondon

Recruitment is changing, there is no doubt about that, but there is a particular trend that seems to be gaining momentum that recruiters should be very conscious of because it could have a major impact on the role of the in-house recruiter. This could be the beginning of the end of in-house recruiters as we know them, or could be an evolution in to something completely different.

More information: http://www.recruitingunblog.com/the-end-of-the-in-house-recruiter-dicetru-trulondon/

Implications of Snap Election on U.K. Recruitment Industry

After David Cameron announced the referendum 14 months ago, the permanent jobs market stagnated. The uncertainty of the implications of a possible Brexit vote meant our clients were unsure of what lay ahead for their business operations, growth and hiring plans.

More information: http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/snap-election-uk-recruitment/

How To Set Up Recruitment Content Marketing For Free

What is the one thing every single recruiter will tell you they haven’t got enough of (not including good candidates that is)? Of course the answer is TIME. For many recruiters it even becomes a perpetual self destructing loop that they can’t seem to get out of: too little time to source, not enough time to write adverts, limited time to screen candidates properly, no time to do candidate outreach and certainly absolutely no time to be using social media for recruiting purposes!

More information: http://sironaconsulting.com/2016/07/how-to-set-up-recruitment-content-marketing-for-free/

Invest a Little in your Applicant Tracking System for Greater Benefits

There is nothing scarier for a recruiter than loosely-designed recruitment software. Screening candidates can be a nightmare if your applicant tracking system is not having all the important features that are in line with modern recruitment processes. An ATS is aimed at streamlining the process of hiring candidates for a recruiter and making the communication with the potential candidates easier.

More information: http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/invest-a-little-in-your-applicant-tracking-system-for-greater

HOW TO CONQUER RECRUITMENT MARKETING WITH GREAT CONTENT

Several researchers have concluded that more than 60% of candidates would not apply for a job in a company that has a bad reputation. Since the financial crisis in 2008, the talent pool has been constantly shrinking. Companies often need to go outside the regular recruitment process in order to attract the best candidates. Recruiters are taking the proven marketing approach when trying to attract top talents. This new trend is also called recruitment marketing.

More information: http://recruitmentjuice.com/blog/how-to-conquer-recruitment-marketing-with-great-content/

Yes, It’s Time To Add Snapchat To Your Recruitment Advertising Radar

Get off my lawn!

Snapchat’s recent IPO has me feeling crotchety and crusty. A company that exudes youthful optimism has unfortunately brought out my cynical side. “This stock will be trading at $12 in a year,” I said to anyone who would listen as the stock price climbed to $26 on opening day.

More information: https://www.eremedia.com/ere/snapchat-recruitment-advertising/

5 Reasons You Need A Recruitment And Selection Policy

A recruitment and selection policy is a statement of principles, outlining how your organisation should conduct its recruitment and selection process.

The aim of such a policy is to ensure that a transparent and unbiased recruitment and selection process is followed; one that results in the appointment of the best candidate, based solely on merit and best-fit with your organisational values, philosophy, and goals.

More information: http://recruitloop.com/blog/5-reasons-you-need-a-recruitment-and-selection-policy/

How to Set Up a Recruitment Agency Without an Office

For a new recruitment agency owner, the dream is a brand-new office, with city views, gleaming computer screens, an expensive barista style coffee machine, and big, comfy leather chairs. But, with remote working, cloud software, and the average cost of a single desk in London’s Zone 1 sitting at £790 per month, a physical office space might not be the best investment for an agency just starting out. The question then is: Can you set up a credible recruitment agency without an office? The answer is yes, you can. Here’s how you go about it.

More information: http://blog.firefishsoftware.com/how-to-set-up-a-recruitment-agency-without-an-office