Hi! Happy new year, or if you are reading this in June, What’s the world like then? Did we survive April’s energy price raises? 2023, following on from what I call, 2022 – The hard year for recruitment. Is, and will probably be no different to 2022. There I said it, it’s sadly the fact of… Read More
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I like to think recruitment should be straightforward. You find a strong candidate, or you work with a solid company, and it largely sells itself. But that’s not always the reality. Finding good people today takes time, energy, and money. Some roles are easy to fill. Others are, frankly, a nightmare. A few simple ways to… Read More
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This is an older video I put together, but it’s come back around again recently. A few weeks ago, I had a response from an SME after reading one of my mailers on improving recruitment. The question was simple: “Mark, how do we get the applications we want?” They’re a good business. Solid people. But they… Read More
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A job specification and a job advert have different jobs. Treating them as the same document is one reason an advert can contain plenty of words and still give a good candidate very little reason to apply. Whether you recruit directly or use an agency, you need a clear brief. An agency can help you challenge… Read More
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Many years ago we used to be able to pop a little advert in the local newspaper to find the right staff. Over time and with Technology increasing in our daily lives – the adverts in the local newspaper of decreased. I remember it being a good 6-8 pages of Jobs – now more like 1-2… Read More
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I usually get the call when a business already needs someone yesterday. The advert has been written, applications have disappointed and the team is feeling the pressure. Then an agency gets involved and starts asking questions that should have been answered at the beginning. That is not a criticism of busy managers. Recruitment is often another… Read More
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Every Month, I am going to try and review what the world of recruitment has been, is doing, and probably come up with some thoughts on what it looks like, and maybe some ideas on how to navigate it. This month is an easy one, January. Have a watch. Feel free to head over to Youtube… Read More
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The Hidden Cost of Unfilled Engineering Vacancies There’s a question I think more manufacturing businesses should be asking themselves. How much is that empty chair costing you? I’m not talking about recruitment agency fees, the price of a job advert, or the salary you’re going to pay the person when they eventually join. I’m talking about… Read More
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