Earning a bachelor’s degree is the first step in pursuing a career in finance. Programs will typically focus on giving you a comprehensive understanding of financial management, technological expertise, interpersonal skills and professional insight.

A career in finance isn't all about money. For the business graduate, obtaining a degree is just the beginning.…

This is the day 1 Purple Squirrel  Tracks. These included; How to go From Average Joe to Sourcing Pro by Matt LeBlanc and Smart Recruiting by Amy Miller.

First up How to go From Average Joe to Sourcing Pro by Matt LeBlanc. SO first up a realization all sourcers need to know; “hiring managers could care less where food candidates come from.”…

Remember a while ago when companies talked about not posting jobs? How was that even a thing? There really is no reasonable argument for not posting jobs. Companies who post jobs are successful, those who do not, aren’t. Period. This is evident with all of the companies trying to persuade you to buy their recruiting marketing services.  If you are going to compete in the…

Finding the right mobile app development partner is a non-negotiable factor to the success of your app. There is no scarcity of mobile app developers or development companies, but finding the suitable candidate for your app, requires more than your usual hiring routine. You need a sound recruitment strategy and plan to find the perfect developer from the thousands of resumes now available at the click of a button. The right developer can build value in your app and add in more ways than just…

With new payment equality legislation firmly in place we thought we'd reprint a post we first published more than a year ago which seems more relevant now than it did then...

In modern times the laws are in place, but there still remains gender inequality across the workplace.

An interesting article by …

Keeping Healthy at Work

The world of recruiting and hiring is built on relationships and communication. Unfortunately, many companies forget that when they begin the search for a new hire.…

“Millennials=Serial Job hoppers”. Really? Not at all, in fact they are challengers.

A study says, six in 10 millennials are open to new job…

Working a regular job and still not making enough money to pay your rent, bills, and other expenses can be one of the most frustrating feelings in the world. Unfortunately, this is a situation that many people, especially those with only part-time or minimum wage jobs, find themselves in. Here are four creative ways you can make ends meet when your job just isn't…

While age is simply a number, being an older job seeker in the current job market can be a little frightening.  With advancements in technology, and the professional world constantly changing, you may find it hard to determine what employers are looking for.  Remember that with age comes experience, so to help bring those skills to a new…

Whether you are entering the job market for the first time, or starting over in a new career, you may find yourself looking for a job opportunity that will ensure a strong financial future.  While many jobs can require a lot of education, experience, or certification, below are five job opportunities that can lead to high salaries without as many…

Recruitment websites are as diverse as the clients who need them. Diversity is vital for survival. We’ve spoken at lengths about the importance of a diverse digital ecosystem, and the message should resonate with…

Top IT professionals have no shortage of employment options. They aren’t limited to a “fish or chicken” type of decision. In fact, surveys conducted by Indeed find that 86% of tech hiring managers and recruiters find it challenging to hire, find, and keep technical talent.…

An applicant tracking system, also called a candidate management system, is a software application designed to make recruitment process for enterprises easier and efficient.

An ATS should be able to handle the process of recruitment end to end. It can be used to do job posting, screen and filter job applications or resumes, place an interview request, hire and on-board an employee etc.

In short, an…

The Millionaires of YouTube

Four years ago my pre-school age daughter introduced me to one of the most influential YouTuber channels among the children's demographic. Candace, otherwise known as …

Recently, I quickly accepted the opportunity to attend a recruitment data insights conference with the in-house recruitment network in London. On the way to the conference, I was excited to see where the recruitment industry is going. Excited to learn how much progress we were making in using the data that we are creating.

So, First of All, Where are we Creating Recruitment Data?…

That’s right another joins in…the New York City Council has enacted legislation (effective in 180 days) prohibiting employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s “salary history.”   They are not the only ones.  There are several cities and states thinking about passing similar laws – some already have.  For example, Philadelphia passed…

There it is – a job offer you’ve been dreaming about for months or even years. Good working conditions, excellent hours, and a mind-blowing paycheck. It’s so good that you ask yourself could it actually be a scam? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true – good jobs are incredibly difficult to find, and jobs which offer getting rich overnight are most likely a scam. If you’re not sure about the job you’ve been offered, here’s what you should do to protect yourself from being…

Talent retention is important. Oxford Economics found that due to the loss of productivity, staff turnover can cost around £25,000 a year. This isn’t limited to big companies either; SMEs face this whopping cost if they fail to implement retention strategies too. But what can businesses do to combat employee turnover?



Firstly, we must shift our…