The Year Ahead For Technology Recruitment

Towards the end of 2014 we saw demand for scarce technology talent in the UK continuing to rise, contractors stepping in to fill roles and salaries increasing.

Many of our clients have gone through growth phases this year and the highest demand has been for software and web developers and a focussed growth of digital marketing teams. This demand has increased as the year has gone on, and we are seeing the candidate market moving at an…

Manga is a Japanese word essentially meaning comic books, and refers to all of the awesome graphic novels that Japan produces. It seems like a natural progression or something that should go hand in hand: if you read comics you read Manga and vice versa. Perhaps it is a comfort thing; perhaps people are put off by the fact that most Manga is in black and white; perhaps it does just not know where to start.  Below are some of the reasons you should read Manga.…

With another year ending it’s only natural that all active recruiters are curious about the trends that might make the 2015 year market. So if you are one of those recruiters who like to be aware of the possible challenges that they may face then you have come to the right place.

Therefore here are the “Recruiting Trends of 2015 you should watch out…

It is early January so you may not yet have noticed any change to LinkedIn, but in the background there have been several key changes implemented for 2015. Two of these changes are very significant for recruiters and have the potential to force those that are currently getting by with the LinkedIn Basic account to upgrade to Premium.

The primary reason recruiters tell me that they don’t upgrade their LinkedIn account is that they get most of the functionality they need from…

If you are looking for something that will help you resolving different health issues then you should know that there are multiple things that will help you in the best way and the activated charcoal is one of them. If you want to know what are the benefits associated with this product then you should know that you can use it for whitening your teeth and you can always use it for other skin issues as it will help in removing the toxins from your body. If you are using it on your skin then…

Have you been trading in stocks and have come across any stock trading chart? In case you have seen these charts you might have noticed it going up and down. It is essential for you to know that they are self updating charts and possess Java script as the most important thing majority of the times.

The fact is that JavaScript charting is highly significant for all stock traders. Even if you are a trader you need to know of the fact that without having the right tools like…

A medical assistant is a person that completes clinical and administrative tasks in offices of health professionals. The duties of a medical assistant will vary based on the specialty, size, and location of the practice.

Typically the duties of a medical assistant will consist of:

• Taking down and recording personal information and history of the patient
• Taking vital signs of the patient
• Helping the physician perform patient…

We all know that there are plenty of natural food items that can help people to get rid of different problems. Every food item possesses some great characteristics that will help human body in some ways. If you are looking for some herbal remedies and you want to find something that you can use as a food item on the regular basis, then you are at the right place. We are going to share few things that will help you understand the basics very well, and you will be able to find the things that…

Website owners are well aware of the threats and risks present in the virtual environment and that is why site owners and developers are increasingly using and installing security software and applications to safeguard their servers from all possible threats. Denial of service attacks and other debilitating virtual and cyber-attacks on a site’s servers can be quite harmful and may result in loss of fame and repute as visitors are denied from accessing the website. VPS hosting and DDoS…

Recruiters are consistently pushed to shorten the time it takes to find and recruit new talent. In spite of such pressures, current average time-to-hire is the highest it’s been since 2009, and time-to-hire is only getting longer. The job market is better than it was 5 years ago. Even with more job openings, it still takes too long to bring on a new hire. What is the current …

As we prepared for an exciting new year at Great Rated!, my colleague Ed Frauenheim recently wrote this excellent article on our blog that I wanted to share with this community as well. – Kim Peters

The word of the year for 2014 was a hopeful one for workers.

Merriam-Webster recently announced…

The third installment in the TLS Continuum series is devoted to discovering who really matters in the global workplace. It is the basis of an ongoing debate, sometimes a volatile one at that. The debate is on one hand talking about shareholders and on the other talking about stakeholders.

Which one is more important to your organization?

I will…

There are probably several hundreds of locksmith in your locality and choosing the right one for the job is a challenge for you. Quality and financial reasons are also factors to decide for the correct service. Do consider below points while weighing your options to make the pick easier.

Recognize the problem

There are specialized locksmith to deal with different kind of issues and identifying your work area can help you filter out the…

Online psychic readers may have heard it all. However, there are certain things you should not ask, and there are things that you should. It is also helpful if you phrase your questions. That way, you will get the best from your psychic reading experience.

Things You Should Never Ask a Psychic Reader

Though you can ask anything to a psychic reader, you should not ask about your health. Although they…

2015 is the year of the Goat.  According to the Chinese Horoscope Calendar, this year will bring about further stabilization in the world economy and focus on growth, particularly here in Asia.  Many companies are making direct investments via setting up regional offices, and/or, aggressively seeking strategic alliances and companies to partner…

Bring the heart back to Staffing!!

I wrote this 3 years ago, and when I reread it I realized it applies now more than ever. 

So “The heart of Rock and Roll” as Huey Lewis sang, is still beating. The question is how is the heart of staffing? From the things I have seen, and heard I…

So, let's just say you have just put together an impeccable resume or created the ultimate cover letter that would impress Donald Trump, does that mean that your phone will be ringing off the hook with interview request? Or perhaps you have set up an interview with the CEO of Dream Jobs, Incorporated with the starting salary of $100,000 per year, would you be…

Retail. 

Manufacturing. 

Healthcare.

All industries that can be a constant struggle for recruiters to find great candidates.

So what’s the best way to reach job hunters in these and other industries traditionally underserved by LinkedIn’s business…

Due to the just-introduced Commercial Use Limit on Search, many LinkedIn members are hitting the search quota for the month in the first day or two of January 2015 - and have to wait another month to search again.…

Growing up, children often look up to their parents for guidance. However, that guidance doesn’t have to stop in professional adulthood. Kevin Systrom, Mark Zuckerberg, Reid Hoffman, and other technology all-stars all had mentors. What does each of these people have in common? Their businesses were successful with the help of mentors in the last 15 years.…