Tweet your way to recruitment success – a fad or a revolution?

I am probably a bit of a luddite when it comes to technology at times but there is no doubting the impact websites like Friends Reunited, Facebook and now LinkedIn have had.

So what about Twitter on which I am blissfully poorly informed? It seems everyone is jumping on this bandwagon – and a lot of it will be inconsequential stuff where you wonder why anyone would bother posting it. Read more

4 ways to keep talent engaged in a recession

Historically business cull staff indiscriminately in a recession. They look to loss making divisions and sell, or shut them down.

This downturn is different. Business are making much smarter people choices and desperately trying to hold on to talent. This will make them stronger businesses in the upturn…but how do you keep high potentials engaged when growth opportunities are few and far between?

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How to answer tough questions – 8 easy tips

1. If you know the answer, answer the question promptly. A direct and quick response rarely harms the cause.

2. Don’t waffle. Get to the point. No one has time today for a lengthy presentation of any kind.

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More support for psychometric testing in small business and SME’s

The market is redefining itself and those out of work are looking to start-ups and SME’s for a new role. Long gone are the days of the ‘job for life’ and candidates are turning to small business for new opportunities.

So what do SME’s need to do to make sure they are ahead of the curve when recruiting talent that has been tossed aside by large business? Read more