Docstoc provides useful tools in the form of professional, financial and legal documents and technology for establishing and nurturing small- and middle-sized business. Wikipedia describes it as an, “Electronic document repository and online store ….”

Docstoc was launched a month after its listing, as one of the first TechCrunch40 finalist, in the year 2007 by Jason…

Resume tips can vary in their degree of importance. For instance, it's no longer necessary to include the formerly obligatory "References available upon request" disclosure at the end. While this may not seem like a huge deal, there are other tips that loom a little larger in their importance. Did you know that it is considered industry best practice to keep your resume to…

You know your team better than anyone; after all, you personally recruited and hired every single one of them. The process is time-consuming and mentally taxing which is why corporations have hiring managers who are dedicated to onboard the chosen candidates. The formula for a great team is the …

LinkedIn recently posted an article that illustrated how certain skills are more commonly listed by LinkedIn users in certain cities throughout the US. For…

In response from requests from our recruiters to let our hair down a bit more, and participate a popular internet craze, we present …Being A Hiring Manager: 7 Reasons Why #TheStruggleIsReal.

Whilst stuck in a dead end role, have you ever dreamt of finding a dream job that lights your fires, motivates you and makes you want to get up and go in the morning? For some its a vocational calling, such as a doctor or teacher, for others its something they excelled at academically such as a chemist or an…

As time goes on, online learning courses become more and more popular as a way to further education levels. In the future it is likely that more students will opt to take at least one online course either as part of their degree program or simply as a way to stay educated when they are out in the working world. No matter what subject matter online learning courses cover, there are many benefits to learning on your own in this manner. Some of the benefits of online learning courses include…

If youare of the impression that Recruiting is the right field for you, you should probably invest time to gather information about the profession beginning with the desirable characteristics that a good Sourcer should possess.

Recruitment though being a popular career choice for most…

The push for diversity talent is a major initiative within corporations.  This is no easy task by any means.  You are dealing with a smaller candidate pool than normal.  The level of difficult is magnified and sometimes you are looking for diversity candidates who are minority within their own group!  

Diversity programs should exist on 3 fronts: Recruiting,…

New public sector staffing framework will save money and improve services across the UK

A new framework for procuring temporary workers will enable public sector organisations in the UK to adapt their workforce strategy to improve their service delivery and reduce costs.

The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has appointed de Poel, to manage and deliver temporary labour services  in a solution which is…

The British motor industry has been the jewel in the crown of our engineering heritage for the best part of a century. 50 years ago it was the world’s biggest outside America. But, having hit well-documented difficulties throughout the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s and really limping into this millennium, has the rest of the world, not to…

We all now recruit in candidate short markets, this means traditional digital sourcing tools such as job boards and LinkedIn are producing fewer results. To solve this problem recruiters are looking to new platforms to find candidates. For recruiters working in the IT industry, in particular those who are recruiting software developers, GitHub is a great tool. For anyone who is new to GitHub we have produced this video to show you how to use the site and also a couple of tips such as…

In a technology driven age knowledge about social media is absolutely essential for recruiters. It is the In thing with modern Sourcers today. So how can we obtain better results from our searches without equipping ourselves with the necessary tools to perform efficiently and effectively as recruiters?  So let’s find out which tools can speed up the entire process of…

So, I've been in recruiting for just about 5 years. Longer than some. Not as long as others. I've worked for an agency, a small startup, and now one of the biggest social media companies on the planet. During my time at these institutions, I've noticed one consistent theme when it comes to successfully building a quality team that…

Vulture considers Jennifer Lawrence to be the most valuable actress in Hollywood. Credit: Mingle Media TV, Wikipedia Commons

This week, Vulture released its annual list of the most valuable…

Hiring the right job candidate is like picking out an engagement ring. You know what the ideal ring looks like; you just have to find it. So you carefully browse a variety of cuts and colors until you discover the perfect gem. The process is, quite literally, a labor of love.

When done well, employee recruitment is the same way. You form relationships with…

Cloud filing systems help keep employee files secure, organized and accessible from anywhere, at anytime. 



Managing employee files can be a real challenge. Many HRIS do not offer a practical solution for employee file management. This forces a lot of companies to continue storing their employee files in paper format. Paper files can…

Robert Half recently released their 2015 Salary Guide. Their report shows that starting salaries for professional occupations are expected to grow about 3.8% on average in 2015. Technology salaries are projected to have the largest increase in the next year, up 5.7%. Accounting, finance, and creative starting salaries are expected to grow 3.5% on…