1 – You have seven seconds The average time a candidate looks at an advert before clicking APPLY or CLOSE is less than seven seconds! Although this is an average – what it does tell us is that it’s vital to capture interest as quickly as possible and to avoid to lengthy paragraphs. 2 – […]
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The Full List of Michelin Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2023 On Monday 27th March, the prestigious Michelin Stars were unveiled at the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Great Britain & Ireland Guide 2023. What follows is a list of every Michelin Star restaurant in the guide…. Trending Score: 24,750 Vegan Activists Occupy […]
Do you recruit like Leonardo DiCaprio?
Well, you be aware that Leonardo DiCaprio hasn’t ever had a girlfriend over the age of 30 – so, the Oscar-winning actor clearly seems to have a specific criteria when searching for his significant other. Let’s be clear, recruitment and employment are regulated by discrimination laws that don’t apply to Mr DiCaprio’s love life. But… […]
Candidates from mysteriously ignoring you
1 • Start targeting the right candidates from the start One of the biggest factors of why a candidate will ignore you is because they are not aware that the job on offer ticks their boxes. I say aware; because in some cases the truth might be that it’s a great match for them, they […]
Finding your ‘True Hire Match’
Here are ways six you can be showing your team you love them… ❤️ Invest in your employees’ careers Support the progression steps that your employee would like to make, for example: fund any courses they wish to take on. ❤️ Be selective with management People don’t quit jobs they quit bad managers ❤️ Regular […]
Getting ahead of the January Hiring Game
Why this next week is key
People will be tucking into their leftover Turkey sandwiches, the thought of work comes into their head and that dread hangs over them suddenly… and… This is when… People decide to move jobs. From research most hiring managers are now putting off hiring until January, this means most people are missing the people that will […]
Tie up your shoes and get ready for the January blues
So how can you bring your A‑Game to the table? Tailor an outstanding advert with great perks/benefits and optimise using META keywords to gain high ranking points on Google and the job boards. Give yourself the best opportunity to attract as wide a pool of applications by posting on multiple job and social media platforms. Get […]
2022: Under New Management
This year has, undoubtedly, been a year of change
Level of Experimentation Whether they are a spring chicken ready to be promoted to their first management position, or are a more seasoned professional, one of the first things a candidate will want to know is the level of creative freedom they will get within the role. Is the business an independent restaurant keen to […]
What do recruiters look for in a CV?
5 ways to improve your CV
Here are 5 crucial things to consider when putting your CV forward for a job. 1) Update your CV! You would be amazed at the number of people who apply with out of date or incorrect contact information. It is absolutely essential to maintain an up-to-date CV when applying for roles. This should include all […]
Why your job offers get declined
Part one of two
1 • Lengthy hiring processes According to statistics, the average recruitment process for UK companies lasts 28 days. This time frame is in stark contrast to candidates expectations, which is to be interviewed and offered in a matter of days. Even if your role is their first-choice, it is unlikely they will risk holding out […]
How to Keep Your Middle Earners Happy
Part 3
Before the new NMW this seemed like a fairly premium salary in comparison to the base salaries of lower-earning employees. However, now, these employees may begin to question their worth to their employer as people in lower-responsibility positions are experiencing perks – and they are not! After all, more responsibility should come more perks shouldn’t […]
How to leverage The NMW to make the best hires for your business
Part Two
The new NMW increase does need to be considered within your hiring strategy Why? Because candidates at this pay level will be applying for multiple jobs of the same ilk and these jobs all will be at the new minimum wage. And those businesses who haven’t factored in how to leverage the new NMW to […]