It's hard being a job seeker. No doubt! However, it's even harder around Christmas. Besides the fact that you're searching for work, you're also busy juggling buying a multitude of presents and parties you feel obliged to attend. In the hectic days and weeks surrounding Christmas, it can be very tempting to take a break from your job search until the New Year, but don't d...
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Why you shouldn’t stop your job hunt over the holiday season
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How a recruitment agency can help in a “candidate short” market
over 2 years agoOur experience has taught us that companies are only as good as their people. There is no question that in an ideal world, job vacancies would be filled by individuals whose skills and experience provide a perfect match to the requirement of the role. Instead, companies have focused on recruiting ‘best fit’ candidates, and the labour market has for many years provided the r...
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What does a ’’candidate short’’ market mean for job seekers?
over 2 years agoThe term "candidate short" market refers to a point in time where there are fewer job seekers than there are available positions. But what does this mean for you? The beauty of a candidate short market is that you’ll most likely be competing against fewer applicants for any given role. It would be best if you still did everything in your power to impress, but in a smaller ...
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What does a "candidate short" market mean for employers?
over 2 years agoMost businesses don't enjoy recruiting; it's often viewed as time-consuming, stressful, and overwhelming. In most cases, if a company is hiring, it's because someone has left, leaving a position vacant. There is now the challenge of finding the perfect candidate for the job and filling the predecessor’s shoes- an impossible task at times!It's hard enough to recruit at any t...
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Benefits of recruiting before Christmas
over 2 years ago2021 is coming to an end, Christmas shoppers’ mass hysteria of last-minute bargains, jobseekers have finished perfecting their CV’s ahead of a relaxing holiday season, and employers brace themselves for the mad hiring spree that the new year will bring…Many employers strategically plan out their hiring schedules and choose January to begin this process with gusto and renewe...
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Skills and competencies that have emerged since the pandemic
over 2 years agoThe workplace and job market have evolved rapidly over the past year due to the pandemic. Of course, the job market is always evolving, but the pandemic has caused it to change more quickly than before. While on the hunt for a job in this new landscape, you are bound to come across the words “skills” and “competencies”. While they may seem interchangeable, believe it or no...
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Boosting your Productivity while Working from Home
almost 3 years ago by Erin SmythProductivity has always been a challenge that most of us struggle with, but the pandemic adds another layer of complexity for those of us who are working from home. In the beginning, we saw a multitude of advantages of working from home; no time wasted on commuting, a chance to work uninterrupted on projects, and a change of environment. However as working from home guidan...
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Are you on the hunt for a new position? Here are some tips to avoid burnout
almost 3 years ago by Erin SmythSearching for a new position is a physically, mentally and emotionally consuming journey. Whether you are currently employed and looking for a better opportunity or you have left a previous position and need a new job, the hunt can require a considerable amount of time and energy. It can sometimes feel discouraging and draining.How will you continue to stay motivated and e...
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The end (of the recruitment drought) is nigh!
almost 3 years ago by Erin SmythAs governments across the world outline their next steps, market confidence is beginning to grow in many regions. Vaccine rollouts and falling infection rates are putting the world at ease once again, and Personnel Today has reported the sharpest rise in permanent appointments in six years, as well as the temporary market growing at the fastest rate since 2017.The market re...
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Reserve your resources with RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)
almost 3 years ago by Erin SmythAs we start to see signs of improved outlook for hiring plans in 2021, finding the right talent for your business will become more crucial than ever as competition ramps up.Is your current internal talent acquisition team ready to handle the onslaught of hiring challenges coming their way and do they have the resources on hand to support your organisation’s talent needs? I...
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The war for talent has begun! How do you win candidates over your competition as the market recovers?
almost 3 years ago by Erin SmythAs the market starts to recover, we are seeing the hunt for talent becoming more competitive than ever before. The market is shifting to being very candidate-driven, meaning candidates will now have multiple opportunities readily available.Candidates now have the upper hand in determining which opportunity is best for them. How do you ensure that you find and acquire the b...
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