Screening candidates is an effective way to shortlist and assess applicants that reduces time and effort, especially at the top of the funnel, to decide which candidates proceed to the next stage or interview. There are many options to consider in screening methods to identify potential talent, often determined by the type of role or
Hiring the right person for a role is complicated, but also essential. Your employees are the heart of your business, spelling the difference between maximising potential and dwindling behind the competition. This is particularly true when you consider the high costs associated with recruitment, which can start from £10,000 when all costs are considered. In
JUMPING FOR JOY: Students celebrate their exam results Andrew Jenkins IN the last few weeks, thousands of students will have collected the results of the exams they sat just a few months ago. Whether it’s A-Level, GCSE or other, months and years of preparation will have gone in, with next steps and future career plans
Has the ‘Great Resignation’ provided the push that companies need to rethink starting salaries? It might just be the starting point for drastically improving employee wellbeing and securing loyalty to supercharge the lifecycle of a company Recruitment is expensive. Not only do hiring managers have to find the time to prepare the role profile and
How AI Helps Filter Job Applicants In an increasingly volatile and competitive job market, recruiters are looking for any edge they can get to help make the recruitment process faster, less expensive, and ultimately more effective. For nearly 70% of recruiters surveyed on LinkedIn, AI has been a significant help to them in achieving their
The fear of not getting a job Applying for jobs and not getting one can be exhausting and you may feel like there’s no end to this job-hunting phase. Here are our top tips to overcome your fears. Applying for jobs can be exhausting and after the fourth or fifth rejection, it’s hard to see
Working as a freelancer can be a difficult and wonderful thing to do. It can bring freedom and hardship in equal measures, but the most important thing to know about freelance work is that it is not for everyone. This article aims to highlight some fantastic freelance careers that exist and explain the fundamentals of
The 6 Core Values to Attract Applicants It’s no secret that UK firms across multiple sectors are struggling to find the right candidates. There are many reasons for this, including long-term skills shortages, but something that firms can do to stand out from their hiring competition is to understand what motivates candidates and make
How Can Job Seekers Make Themselves More Attractive to Recruiters? Just as the labor market changes quickly and unexpectedly, so too does the recruiting industry. As the workforce rebounds from COVID-19 and unemployment rates continue to drop, job seekers have more options from which to choose, making hiring increasingly difficult for employers, and sourcing
This Daily Comment piece takes a look at best practice around job interviews. It includes: A look at the purpose of job interviews Insight into some of the best questions to ask candidates – and why Detail on why it’s important to give candidates the chance to ask questions too. This piece is exclusive to
