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This is a very informative article. Thanks for sha...

2010-06-09T00:07:59.834+01:00

This is a very informative article. Thanks for sharing this one.

Thanks for your eagle-eyed spelling spot anonymous...

2010-04-09T10:59:34.919+01:00

Thanks for your eagle-eyed spelling spot anonymous. You will be glad to hear that our proofreader has since been banished to the broom cupboard for the rest of the day with only a dictionary for company!

Danny, I completely agree (with your second point!) - 2010 will be a pivotal year in terms of influencing the political debate and preparing for new regulations on the industry. The more recruiters that make their voice heard and start to get involved in making improvements within our sector, the better.

Well I think that a hung parliament is a good idea...

2010-04-09T10:38:32.328+01:00

Well I think that a hung parliament is a good idea. I would gladly pay good money to see them all hung!

Seriously though, I am in full support of REC's manifesto. It does not matter which party gets in, all the parties make big promises before the elections which are then 'modified' if elected. What does matter is that we have someone to speak up for recruiters and point out what needs to be done and the changes that need to be made, maybe this would also help to give us a better image?

who proof read your blog?

2010-04-08T15:46:12.303+01:00

who proof read your blog?

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2010-02-09T17:02:00.215Z

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I don't think the agency model will disappear, I k...

2010-01-11T15:35:36.849Z

I don't think the agency model will disappear, I know there are some organisations that have taken good recruiters in-house, but the big companies need people to do that sifting. There are some good agencies out there, that hunt around and actively look for the right people. What this highlights, however, is the need for us candidates to actually build relationships with the good agencies. I know its against some peoples natures to network, especially with some of the cowboy agents out there, but its something we must do to get that next role.

Excellent article! Captures the very essence of wh...

2010-01-10T21:51:09.590Z

Excellent article! Captures the very essence of what is going on in the recruitment market place. The recession has certainly focused the mind and forced recruitment businesses to adapt and embrace new ideas. Those businesses that remain complacent or fail to adapt sufficiently to match new market requirements are going to find it increasingly difficult to compete. There will be a shake-out in the market place for sure. Best wishes for 2010.

I have been using video in the recruitment process...

2009-11-17T16:09:26.896Z

I have been using video in the recruitment process for around 18 months with a large degree of success, particularly when placing candidates remotely.

One thing which should be clear for everyone though is that the video interview is really only useful when viewed alongside a traditional CV.

The video simply takes away the first impression.

How often do you interview someone who simply doesn't match up to their CV? Leaving you frustrated at having dedicated 40 minutes of your time, only to have your mind made up within the first 2 minutes?

This is where I find video interviews or video CVs work. (Clients who utilise my video interview facility typically hire 68% of people who they interview face to face on the back of the video CV.

Efficient for everyone. (At least I think so!)

Another strategy is to be the best friend of a rec...

2009-10-30T04:34:06.223Z

Another strategy is to be the best friend of a recruitment partner. Even if you found the job already you should share your blessings with the recruitment partner to establish a long-term partnership.

Nick, A lesson from the early days of Lean in phy...

2009-10-19T15:01:08.755+01:00

Nick,

A lesson from the early days of Lean in physical supply chains:

When Western companies started trying to copy Japanese firms in terms of lean supply chains they ran into big problems. They copied the physical attributes - like reducing duplicated inventory - but they didn't replicate the deep, trust-based relationships with suppliers. They kept the existing contractually driven "we're going to screw every penny out of you" ones.

As a result, when the inevitable early hiccups happened (such as running out of materials and needing suppliers to push through a rush order for them) their arms length suppliers didn't want to know and their processes ground to a halt.

Lean's not possible without strong relationships and the willingness to work for each other.

Ian

This echoes the world of consulting services where...

2009-10-08T08:59:39.166+01:00

This echoes the world of consulting services where top tier companies have been under-delivering for a long time. Better use of independent expertise re-vitalises customer focus.

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2009-10-07T16:13:24.136+01:00

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