Ten Recruitment buzzwords to be avoided at all costs – and my favourite isn’t even in the top ten! A hobby horse of mine seems to be gathering some momentum these days. Humans have limitless qualities – so why, when penning a CV, do the same words constantly appear regardless of the individual? Are people copying the CVs of others? The words and phrases that keep coming up are so trite and meaningless that it is Read More

According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, conducted online by Harris Poll, 50% of employers have made an internal decision about a candidate within the first five minutes – a one per cent increase on last year’s results. So what are the influences shaping these quick-fire decisions? The survey collated the most memorable job interview mistakes employers have witnessed throughout the years; from body language faux pas to Read More

Growth in permanent staff placements softens slightly... Recruitment consultants signalled a further increase in permanent staff placements during December, though the rate of growth softened slightly from November’s nine-month peak. ...as temp billings rise at faster rate At the same time, temp billings increased at a sharp and accelerated pace that was the fastest seen since April. Softer decline in candidate Read More