Articles regarding Recruitment from the HireScores.com website http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog.php 15-04-2011 17:45:32 http://hirescores.com en There's plenty of advice available online talking about how to write a good CV: what to do, what to include, how to write it. But what shouldn't you do? What makes a bad CV, a CV that could potentially put recruiters off? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=2055 22.03.2011 2011 has got off to a flying start for me. I've been out of the office more than I've been in it, and have met more employers in January than the whole of November and December 2010 combined. The first thing that this has shown me, is that the jobs market is improving. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1998 04.02.2011 We all make mistakes, but it does perplex me that so many companies rollout new ways to recruit, or save money on recruitment costs, or 'refine the process' and all other manner of phrases I hear. Do these companies actually speak to their suppliers prior to doing this? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1994 19.01.2011 I read with interest the other day in Recruitment Consultant that Adecco revealed that 61% of HR professionals did not know the implementation date for the EU's Agency Workers Regulations (AMR) also referred to as Agency Workers Directive (AWD). http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1993 19.01.2011 The majority of employees will spend their time reflecting on their job when they are spending time away from it; mainly during periods of annual leave. Therefore it is important that employers are ensuring their employees are leaving with a positive outlook. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1956 29.10.2010 As an employer it can be a minefield when you have made the important recruitment decision, 'I need to recruit a person for my team'. I would like to give you my take on this; I hope you find this advice useful. Top tips: How do you ensure the most efficient recruitment practice? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1950 28.10.2010 We all know only too well that the past few years have been immensely difficult for us all. Construction and the recruitment industry are well documented to have been two of the hardest hit industries in the UK. Many companies have gone out of business, many have had to make redundancies, many of you may have been out of work http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1947 27.10.2010 As an employer it can be a minefield when you have made the important decision, I need to recruit a person for my team. I would like to give you my take on this; I hope you find this advice useful. Top Tips: What can you do to ensure you stand out above your competitors? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1942 21.10.2010 As summer draws to a close many industries are feeling the effects of economic recovery. Employers are dusting off their mass recruiting strategies and are beginning to gear up for what may well become a fierce battle for talent acquisition and retention. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1941 21.10.2010 As an employer it can be a minefield when you have made the important decision, I need to recruit a person for my team. I would like to give you my take on this; I hope you find this advice useful. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1940 21.10.2010 I was recently contacted (June 2010) by Colin Cottell and Vanessa Townsend of Recruiter Magazine to give my thoughts on where the recruitment function should sit within a business. My thoughts on this were http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1879 03.09.2010 I am often asked by friends and family, who know that I work in recruitment, for my advice in finding work online and I find myself thinking back to my time as a job seeker, the mistakes I made and the things I would do differently knowing what I know now. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1878 03.09.2010 Having worked in recruitment since 1996, I have seen many changes in the recruitment industry, many changes in how employers recruit. Let's start with technology, the internet did not exist for a start and neither did email. Recruitment was all done via telephone, email and fax. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1877 03.09.2010 Number one: A CV should be targeted either to meet the requirements of an advertised vacancy or, if you're making a speculative approach, to appeal to a particular employer. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=577 26.02.2009 The UK government needs to help stimulate the UK construction industry, which has haemorrhaged construction jobs during the 2008-2010 recession. The industry suffered more than most, seeing people leave the industry in droves, people emigrating to find jobs, companies going into administration or bankruptcy. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=575 26.02.2009 Job boards. Whether you love or hate them they're here to stay and are considered by many to be a vital tool for the modern job seeker. With most job boards you can browse a job vacancy database, which will have hundreds, maybe thousands of job vacancies, apply search filters to make sure that you only see the job vacancies that are right for you http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=676 30.03.2009 Your CV is the first impression a new employer is likely to make a judgement on; it must sell you & your capabilities. Here I offer some tips to assist you create the best quality CV. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=1842 18.08.2010 Many people use search engines when looking for jobs, particularly when trying to find those that are relevant to their career and in their desired or current location. This is when we had the idea to create a customisable search query to assist job hunters in finding those vacancies that are hidden away http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=885 23.06.2009 The fabulous job that you wanted now has put an offer on your table. Accepting a new job offer can be exciting, invigorating, it makes us all feel good and valued doesnt it. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=657 21.03.2009 It is far easier negotiating a salary when you are being offered a job, compared to trying to get a salary increase in an existing job, however the negotiations should follow rather the same rules of thumb, or rather the same process. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=656 21.03.2009 Preparing for job interviews is something that you may not think too important, but most of us get to our first interview, the first in years perhaps, and lack of planning becomes fairly obvious. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=655 21.03.2009 If you are currently in the market for a new job then the chances are you will find out about newly available roles through mediums like newspapers, magazines and websites. Once you have received the particulars of the job, employers will most likely be rather specific when asking people to apply. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=654 21.03.2009 Working is something we do for so much of our time so discovering new job opportunities should be hard work in itself. What do you want to do, and how do you discover your dream career options outside the UK? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=653 21.03.2009 Having decided to begin your search for a new job, you should ensure that you are covering all areas when you approach recruitment media such as the internet, newspapers, journals and local recruitment agencies. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=652 21.03.2009 Most jobseekers that are currently active in finding a job on the internet make the mistake of signing up to recruitment websites, and then go no further with their job search. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=651 21.03.2009 For most of us when conducting job searches we look to explore and consider jobs that we would like to do and not necessarily what we are qualified or experienced enough to do. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=650 21.03.2009 Before you start your job search, its advisable to look at your job history and note down what you think you are able to offer your potential employers. We have added below a few practical tips which we hope assists you when you launch your job hunt. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=649 21.03.2009 Planning your approach to job search saves time and increases your chance of successfully finding the right job for you. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=648 21.03.2009 Feedback is a crucial part of the recruitment process. It helps guide job seekers, whether they will be working for you or not, and the benefits for you, the recruiter, are there to be taken into future recruitment situations. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=591 26.02.2009 Create incentives and make people aware of them. Be they employees offering recomendations, direct advertising to job hunters or via a recruitment agency, an incentive scheme can only aid your recruitment success as a company. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=590 26.02.2009 Targets are a key to a successfully streamlined recruitment process. Not only will they provide healthy employee motivation but equally a structure for job applicants to work within and understand. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=589 26.02.2009 Its vital that you the recruiter and eventual employer keep everybody informed with whats happenening when seeking to recruit. Job candidates and recruitment agencies must be kept in the loop and in doing so you will help the recruitment process run even smoother. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=588 26.02.2009 Clearly define job descriptions at all stages of the recruitment process. This is crucial not only to the applicant and potential employee but also to you and your ongoing recruitment practice. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=587 26.02.2009 Finding a job can be hard but will never be honestly aided by painting a false impression of yourself as the perfect job candidate. An employer wants to know the real you so be honest at every step of the recruitment process. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=586 26.02.2009 If you are concerned about your recent job history the best thing to do at an interview is to be up front and honest with the interviewer. What you perceive to be a negative situation may not be received that way by a recruiter or employer. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=585 26.02.2009 Asking questions of an employer shows that you have really considered the job for which you are applying and a certain level of professionalism too. Recruiters will be attracted to you as a potential employee in part based on the level of interest you yourself show for the position. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=584 26.02.2009 Professionalism is paramount to getting you that new career and into the new place of work. Recruiters, from either a job agency or a full time employer, will always want to see this in any and every job candidate. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=583 26.02.2009 You wouldnt want to blow your chances of securing work and getting that job simply by failing to communicate professionalism to a recruiter or employer by wearing the wrong kinds of clothes. Job applications and the recruitment process can be arduous so do everything you can to succeed. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=582 26.02.2009 As a job candidate you will want to have all the tools at your disposal when entering an interview with an employer, recruiter or job agency. Preparation may sound obvious but is a vital part of getting you the work or career you want. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=581 26.02.2009 Researching the organisation you want to work for doesnt have to take long but will go a long way in a job interview. It will also suitably impress an employer or recruiter and help you to get that position of employment. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=580 26.02.2009 Recruiters and employers interview many people and in you they are looking for that individual spark that not only will suit the job but also shows an openness and willingness to learn from past experiences. Theres a great strength in a work candidate who can turn weaknesses into career opportunities. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=579 26.02.2009 Interviews can be, and lets face it usually are nerve wracking, so dont let the fact that the recruiter or employer interviewing you for the job you want has seen other people that day. You want to work for them so be focussed and calm and get that new career. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=578 26.02.2009 We all want the jobs we apply for or we wouldnt bother filling out the application form, but thinking about winning that new career at any cost just isnt worth the trouble. Recruiters, job agencies and potential employers see many CVs and lying on yours is a waste of time. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=576 26.02.2009 Typos and grammatical errors will stand out a mile to a professional job agency, recruitment consultancy or employer so dont put yourself out of the running for a job interview by forgetting to check your CV for simple mistakes. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=574 26.02.2009 Job agencies, recruitment consultants and employers when looking to recruit workers see many CVs so if you can make a few versions of yours emphasizing different aspects of your employment and work history it can only help your cause. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=573 26.02.2009 Personality and connection through a CV can make the difference between a recruiter, employer or job agency short listing you for interview or not. Job selection and employee candidate selection can be arduous so dont overlook this vital need. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=572 26.02.2009 The chronology of a CV is a crucial part to get right. Recruitment best practice and careers advice will always say the ordering of information can make the difference to an employer or job agency and help get you an interview. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=571 26.02.2009 Efficiency is the key when putting together a CV for a recruitment agency or employer. Finding a job is your aim so whether its temporary recruitment, full time employment or a new career you are seeking make your CV as precise and attractive to the eye as possible. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=570 26.02.2009 There is a fine art to the CV process. As a job hunter you want to get ahead of the game and get that new career so the length of your CV is paramount. Recruiters and employers see many so keep yours short. But not too short. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=569 26.02.2009 Presentation and appearance is everything when going through the initial process of applying for a job. Work is the crucial thing, the recruiter has it and you want it so make getting a job your job. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=568 26.02.2009 A recruiter, be they a business employer or recruitment agency, will see many CVs so style is what will make yours stand out from the job hunting crowd and help get you that new career or into that place of work. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=567 26.02.2009 Job hunting and securing work can be hard and one of your strongest tools is your CV. Recruitment agencies and potential employers see many so getting yours as precise and clear as possible is a crucial step in getting you that job. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=566 26.02.2009 Everybody knows that recruiting employees for vacant job roles can be a time consuming and expensive process. Consider your current work force and perhaps somebody who already works for you is ready for a job change. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=565 25.02.2009 Gambling on job candidates and potential employees wont always be a winning move. Recruiting staff for vacant jobs is a difficult business and often the safest bet when it comes to somebody who wants to work for you is the best option. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=564 25.02.2009 There are many different avenues of opportunity at your disposal when recruiting employees and filling vacant jobs. You want the best candidates to work for you so use all the tools at your disposal. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=563 25.02.2009 Best recruitment practice is to understand the important distinction between in work training programmes and hiring the right job candidate with a particular temperament for the position they have applied for. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=562 25.02.2009 When recruiting new employees remember that money isnt everything. Job hunters are interested in much more than simply their salaries when looking for a new career or place of work. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=561 25.02.2009 When recruiting, any ads you place should draw on your strengths as an employer. Also make sure that third party recruiters, consultants and agencies are taking advantage of these strengths when searching for workers for you. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=560 25.02.2009 When recruiting and advertising jobs online dont overlook the importance of your own business website. Job applicants and potential employees will usually look at your site when seeking to apply so why not make the most of this and dont miss a trick when aiming for excellent online recruiting skills. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=559 25.02.2009 A way to increase your online recruitment effectiveness is to understand filters. This can greatly reduce unwanted job applications and in doing so help you find the best employees to fill your vacant job vacancies. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=558 25.02.2009 There are many job boards out there which range from general employment to the very niche. Advertising your work vacancies in the right way on job boards will improve your recruitment potential and help assist in finding you the best employees. Use of online job boards for recruitment is increasing. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=557 25.02.2009 For better and stronger recruitment potential when advertising online consider commercial websites. This will aid your chances of finding the best job candidates and employees to work for you. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=556 25.02.2009 When recruiting or advertising vacant jobs you will want to reach as wide an audience as possible. Newspaper websites reach a variety of job hunters and potential employees and will be a helpful tool to aid your recruitment potential. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=555 25.02.2009 All colleges and universities have websites so when recruiting aim to reach as wide an audience of potential employees as you can. This will not only help you find strong job candidates but also make sure your work will be undertaken by the best possible candidates. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=554 25.02.2009 If you have specialist job roles to recruit for seek the help of online professional associations. The kind of employees you are looking for will probably be registered with such sites and therefore may be working for you soon. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=553 25.02.2009 When looking to recruit new workers lets look at the use of online recruitment sites that will not only save you time but also help find the best job candidates from the widest pool of talent. You will benefit by having great new employees. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=545 24.02.2009 Work can be hard to find and there are a variety of different tools job hunters use. As a recruiter its vital to the success of your recruitment strategy that you extend your reach and use all the methods possible to find and attract suitable candidates. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=550 24.02.2009 It is important to understand and know your competitors when recruiting and filling job vacancies. What puts you ahead of them as an employer? Why would somebody want to work for you rather than them? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=548 24.02.2009 Its important to know your obligations as an employer when recruiting and filling vacant jobs, there is a personal element in the recruitment process but some questions are inappropriate and even illegal to ask. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=549 24.02.2009 Lets look at the need before or during the recruitment process to determine what is required by the new job vacancies, who the new employees will be working with and how they will fit in. This is key to recruiting the best candidates. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=546 24.02.2009 Many face the prospect of redundancy and many more are uncertain about the impact of the ongoing financial crisis on their jobs and livelihoods. Even those whose jobs are relatively secure are worried about rising living costs. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=636 19.03.2009 As an employer, whether large or small, seek out a highly rated recruitment agency who will understand your job requirements and find job candidates accordingly. This partnership can lead to better recruitment. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=547 24.02.2009 With the economy in difficulties, redundancies are in the news every day. But even when times are better redundancies happen when firms reorganise or get taken over. This leaflet explains your rights if you are threatened with redundancy and offers some tips for the newly unemployed. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=634 18.03.2009 In this tip to improve your business recruitment process and to help you get the most out of recruitment consultants we look at recruiting in line with your business values. Your workers and employees are the heart of what you do and its essential that when filling vacant jobs you bear this in mind. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=544 24.02.2009 Lets look at the importance of really learning from the feedback a recruiter or employer gives you the job hunter after an interview. Whether you will be working for them or not its vital that you concentrate on the positive and embrace the advice. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=541 20.02.2009 Looking for work isnt easy and if you get to the interview stage with a recruitment agency or employer and dont get the job try to avoid being defensive when receiving feedback. Maintaining a positive recruitment relationship underpins future recruitment success. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=540 20.02.2009 Lets look at the need to keep calm when receiving feedback as a job hunter from a recruiter or employer after a job interview. Seeking work can be difficult so when hearing what may have gone wrong try to remain calm and focussed. This will lead to a better recruitment experience. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=539 20.02.2009 Lets look at the need to be realistic as a job seeker when getting feedback and dont expect the world from a recruiter or employer. Take all recruitment advice and recruitment interview feedback in a measured way and you will find work faster. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=538 20.02.2009 Whether you are looking for temporary work or a permanent job, with a recruitment agency or employer seeking feedback will only help you. If you have been successful you will be able to understand why you got the job and if unsuccessful you will be able to take the lessons learned into your next job interview. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=537 20.02.2009 Here we look at the importance of a recruiter or employer being firm and precise when giving feedback to a job candidate. It will only help them in their future search for work. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=536 20.02.2009 Lets look at the importance for a recruiter or employer to focus on the positive when offering feedback to a job candidate as part of the recruitment process. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=535 20.02.2009 With regards to an employer or a recruitment agency offering feedback to a job candidate as part of the recruitment process, we will look at the timing aspect of this important part of recruitment and the overall job applicant recruitment experience. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=534 20.02.2009 Lets look at the need for the recruitment industry and employers to offer feedback to a job candidate. This feedback needs to be offered by the recruiter or employer and not imposed which will increase the quality of their recruitment experience. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=533 20.02.2009 Lets look at the important task for employers and the recruitment sector of giving feedback to job candidates as you fill work vacancies. Here we talk about the need for specific points rather than generalizations and platitudes. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=526 19.02.2009 Feedback is a crucial part of the recruitment process. Giving constructive feedback is often difficult, for good candidates and for bad. Whether you are a recruitment agency or an employer, telling successful applicants what they did wrong and failed applicants what they did right, is important but can be delicate. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=525 19.02.2009 Lets look at the importance of being prepared for all outcomes and eventualities when attending a job interview. Recruitment agencies and employers interview lots of candidates when filling jobs so be prepared for good and bad news. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=524 19.02.2009 Here we look at the important task of connecting with your potential employer, be that full time or through a recruitment agency. As a candidate for a job you want to show them what it will be like to have you around. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=293 09.10.2008 Lets look at the importance of being realistic when thinking about your long term employment goals and ideals. The world of employment and recruitment has changed and does not work the same way today that it did thirty years ago. Jobs for life in this day and age are rare and hard to find. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=235 03.07.2008 Honesty really is the best policy when looking for work. Paint an accurate picture of yourself when putting your resume together for a prospective employer or indeed attending a job interview. A recruiter wants to see the real you and what you have to offer. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=160 24.04.2008 Lets look at the importance of wearing a suit to a job interview. A recruiter or potential employer is more likely to want you to work for them if you look like you want to work for them. First impressions do count. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=172 07.05.2008 Recruitment agencies and employers interview many people but dont let this unnerve you. Prepare for the expected and the unexpected when attending an interview and remember at all times be confident. They want YOU for the job vacancy you just have to show them this. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=180 09.05.2008 Its a great idea to research the company you want to work for as part of the job application process. It will hold you in good stead if you have a certain amount of knowledge and a potential employer will always pay attention to a candidate who has done some homework. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=182 12.05.2008 In this blog we will look at the benefits of making and adapting your resume to the job for which you are applying. Recruitment agencies and employers see many CVs when looking to fill job vacancies so make a few different resumes to best suit the application you are making. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=186 15.05.2008 Lets look at the need for a great resume. Its crucial to aide you in your job search that when sending out a resume to a potential employer or recruitment agency that its well put together. It needs to be concise, complete and free of mistakes. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=189 20.05.2008 Set limits when applying for jobs, do not apply for positions for which you are over or under qualified since the employer or recruiter is unlikely to follow up on your job application or retain your CV. This blog focuses on how best to persuade a recruiter or potential employer to invite you for an interview http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=515 18.02.2009 Its vital when applying for a job and sending your resume to potential employers that it contains no mistakes. No recruiter in their right mind will want to interview a candidate who appears not to be able to spell, or even use a spell check or seems to care so little that they have not checked over their application. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=253 16.07.2008 In this blog we look at the personal information you put in your resume, why its so important to employers and why, it just may get you the job you want. Recruiters dont want a robot with all the correct experiential boxes ticked but also a friendly, genuine and approachable candidate. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=250 14.07.2008 When putting together your resume it might be helpful to make a few different versions. This will greatly enhance your recruitment success and highlight your specific experience in the field in which you are applying. An employer is looking for relevant history in the field in which the job vacancy is in. Play to those strengths and get that job. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=248 11.07.2008 Here we look at the important role a covering letter plays in a job search and the recruitment process. Always include a job application cover letter when sending out a resume as it will give a recruiter and potential employer a first impression of you and what kind of employee you will be. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=245 09.07.2008 Recruiters and potential employers see many resumes when looking to fill job vacancies so making yours as attractive to the eye, clear and precise is of paramount importance in getting you ahead of the game and into your desired workplace. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=240 07.07.2008 Job hunting and finding a job can be tough so when applying for a job dont be tempted to embellish your resume. A recruiter or employer may well catch you out and its not worth the trouble this may cause. Candidates who are honest are more likely to get the job of their dreams. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=238 04.07.2008 Here we look at the crucial role of laying out your resume in reverse order. Recruiters and employees are most interested in your recent work history so doing this will help you reach the interview process and hopefully, in part, get you the job you want. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=236 03.07.2008 Lets look at the need for less is more when it comes to your job experience and why you would be the right person to recruit. The key for all job seekers is to provide that information in a very concise and unique way. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=232 01.07.2008 Potential employers and the recruitment sector see many resumes for vacant jobs so presentation is vital in terms of getting your job application ahead of those other job seekers http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=230 30.06.2008 A clearly written resume will help to improve your recruitment chances. It is also much more likely to grab the attention of the recruiter or potential employer and increase your chances of being selected for interview and thus finding a job. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=228 27.06.2008 Reward employee referrals, even with cash bonuses. Here we cover the benefits of encouraging employees to be on the lookout for potential candidates for job openings within your company. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=217 18.06.2008 Paying attention to word-of-mouth recommendations can be key to finding a solid-gold candidate. Employees who may not be actively job hunting can often be recruited through informal recruitment channels. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=213 16.06.2008 Tapping into industry networks. You must not underestimate the importance of creating relationships with connected industries as part of building your recruitment pipeline. Taking a longer term view of recruitment leads to better recruitment. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=211 13.06.2008 Defining jobs accurately. Here we cover the importance of creating job descriptions and efficient recruitment advertising. This ensures effective targeting of job seekers and better recruitment. It also helps your recruitment agency.. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=208 09.06.2008 Developing relationships which have the potential to aid recruitment before you need to find a candidate. This is about making contacts now that may be useful later should you be looking to either recruit or be recruited. Here you will find some great recruitment tips. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=204 05.06.2008 Apple's retail store recruiters are reaching out to employees of other companies, and handing them an enticement card. This is an innovative recruitment idea which could boost recruitment success and will certainly create a buzz in the workplace. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=206 06.06.2008 Tips on CV writing best practice plus advice on job applications, CVs and Cover letters http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=129 04.12.2007 Another area that we are often asked about is student and graduate recruitment. In this market the main challenges are finding, identifying and attracting the best talent. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=21 20.06.2007 Some simple productivity tips http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=32 07.07.2007 Step 12: it is so easy to underestimate the benefits of a proper induction but the benefits can be measured in both financial and human terms. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=87 13.10.2007 Step 13: you are almost there! All you have to do now is make sure you did a good job and capture learning for the future. Hiring someone into your team or your company is one of the most expensive decisions you make - so make sure you do it well. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=88 13.10.2007 Step Ten: Holding your nerve is critical during the appointment phase and it really helps to be prepared. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=85 13.10.2007 Step Eleven: Feedback. Plan up front how you intend to do this so that you keep the correct notes and set your candidates expectations accordingly http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=86 13.10.2007 Step Eight: this step, or rather the ommission of this step, has been a topic of much press reporting. Stories of how even the most senior positions can be filled with scant regard to reference checking abound. And given how easy it is to arrange these http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=83 13.10.2007 Step Nine: Undertaking a pre employement medical is a sensible precaution but one that requires professional medical expertise http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=84 13.10.2007 Step Six: recruitment and selection is all about making decisions on who to hire - first finding enough people to decide on and then collecting enough information to make that decision http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=81 13.10.2007 Step Seven: Making the right decision means the difference between a poor outcome, and acceptable one and a really great one. This is the time for focused, analytical thinking, balancing the pros and cons, considering the big picture; and also thinking a http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=82 13.10.2007 Step Four: using analytical thinking and imagination together is what gets you the best candidate pool. One of the tricks it to track down sources of candidates that your competition have overlooked http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=79 13.10.2007 Step Five: this is the stage in the process where you start to evaluate quality and filter the applications down to a manageable size http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=80 13.10.2007 'What should I wear?' is a question we often ask ourselves and those around us. ndt it is never more important than at an interview. Not only is it important that we look the part but we also do not want to feel at a disadvantage. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=90 18.10.2007 Step Two: defining the job that needs to be done provides a strong foundation to a successful process. This article looks at key questions and recommended practice http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=77 13.10.2007 Step Three: this step focuses on the requirements of the job - what will you be looking for in your ideal candidate? It is important to focus on real requirements and also to separate out the essential and the desireable - it helps you when you get to de http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=78 13.10.2007 Behavioural interviewing techniques are increasingly being incorporated (and quite rightly too!) into the interview - sometimes as a dedicated interview but often just in terms of the style and type of questions asked http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=74 13.10.2007 Step One: establishing the type and number of vacancies. Clearly the foundation step - and not always quite as obvious as it might at first seem http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=75 13.10.2007 In the fifth of our series we are looking at the question Why do you want to leave your current job/employer? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=14 19.06.2007 In this blog we are looking at the question What do you like most about your current job? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=18 19.06.2007 This commentary explores the opporutunities and pitfalls of interview questions that ask you about your interests and hobbies http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=71 13.10.2007 Using the STAR approach to inteview questions will make you a Star! http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=72 13.10.2007 Very few interviewers manage to resist the urge to ask the question about you - the strenghts and weaknesses question. Be prepared for it - waffling or staring blankly at the interviewer when asked a question like this does not get you 'top marks' http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=73 13.10.2007 A new addition to our Knowledge Centre - how to market yourself during job search http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=69 02.10.2007 HireScores.com survey has discovered that 70% of people asked who had looked for work through an agency felt they had been lied to. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=59 24.08.2007 I was recently asked to answer some questions for a magazine article and thought I would put them in here as well. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=48 03.08.2007 I was recently asked to answer some questions for a magazine article and thought I would put them in here as well. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=49 03.08.2007 The increasing popularity of social networking sites is jeopardising the career prospects of individuals, warns leading employee screening company BackgroundChecking.com. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=46 02.08.2007 Here are some interesting statistics from Golightly about CV and References checking http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=47 02.08.2007 Who's job is it to promote your business? http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=30 07.07.2007 I recently attended an event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce that focused on staff training. Although I'd never given it any specific thought, an interesting point was raised about some of the potential downsides to providing training for staff. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=31 07.07.2007 Got a big interview for that perfect job? Preparation is vital. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=33 07.07.2007 Just a bit of fun with these CV bloopers http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=34 07.07.2007 Any marketing consultant worth his or her salt will tell you that everything is marketing - not only is it a neat way to increase their billable hours but its also very true. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=35 07.07.2007 In a previous post I discussed some of the pros and cons of using freelance and contract staff to solve staffing problems. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=36 07.07.2007 We all know how essential creativity and creative thinking is to business success. Being creative is not always coming up with new or niche ideas it is also about positing old ideas in a new way, or finding a solution to a problem that makes you faster, http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=37 07.07.2007 The first in a series of blogs for employers about different elements of the recruitment process http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=38 07.07.2007 How your connections and networking can help you in the job market. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=24 01.07.2007 The jury is still out on video CVs. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=25 01.07.2007 Using freelance and contract staff can be a useful option for many businesses in search of short term, flexible solutions to staffing requirements or specific skills needs. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=26 01.07.2007 A recent poll on HireScores.com suggests that half of those that answered the question thought that personal contacts and networking was the best way to find a job. This article gives some tips for job seeking through socila networking sites and forums. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=22 26.06.2007 Entrepreneur Magazine suggests that the average income for independent consultants is twice the average salary of their employed equivalent. http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=23 26.06.2007 I am often asked about how small companies can recruit effectively and find talent. Whilst the specific quest will be different they all share at least one challenge - namely how to find really good people at a cost they can afford. This article explores http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=20 20.06.2007 In the first of our series on interview questions we look at general background questions and the question 'tell me about your career to date' http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=9 19.06.2007 In the second in our series of interview questions we look at general background questions and the question 'what made you decide that you wanted to be an ...' http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=5 19.06.2007 In the forth of our interview series we look at general background questions and the question 'how many other jobs have you applied for' http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=11 19.06.2007 In the third in our interview questions series we look at general background questions and the question 'why did you apply for this job' http://www.hirescores.com/hirescores-blog-article.php?newsid=12 19.06.2007