The Advantages Gamification

The following are a couple of nice examples of apps which use gamification so that you might get a feel of how it's used in practice. When you have more than that which you require, it means you will need to search longer for what it is that you are looking for, which then means less time for being productive. Let's look at some ideas which make sense. No stuff on earth will make you happy. Men and women play games…

You think you've done all the hard work. The role profile has been written, the search has been conducted, the CVs have been sifted, the interviews have taken place, the personality profiling has been done, the screening is complete, and the start date has been arranged.

Your new employee is set to join in three months’ time. Now all you have…

Wellness in the workplace is something of a hot topic at the moment. More employers than ever are realising the importance of taking good care of their staff. With most people spending around a third of their lives at work, it’s paramount that employers take their employees’ wellness…

Much has been written about the millennial generation and its impact on the workplace in general.  

But what, specifically, can you do as a law firm to engage with this demographic group?

And what changes can you make to ensure you're recruiting and retaining the very best of Generation Y?

What is a…

Over the last few years, recruiting is driven by innovative technologies and strategies. Recruiters have become eager to improve efficiency by doing more in fewer efforts.  Hence, artificial intelligence has been introduced to automate and streamline the recruitment process. Diverse and unbiased recruitment plays a vital role in building a talent pipeline. Thus, these objectives are on the priority list of recruiters or HR professionals.

Diverse…

As the famous figure of speech goes, ‘Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None’, it basically is referred to the type of people who have dabbled themselves in many skills but somehow failed to achieve expertise in any one. The phrase was originated in the form of just ‘jack of all trades’ by Robert Greene in 1592 to dismiss William Shakespeare, who was…

The asset management industry in Scotland – and the rest of the UK, for that matter – is grappling with a problem that cuts to the very heart of its existence. No, it’s not the pressure on fees. Nor is it investors growing love affair with passively-managed funds. 

Fund managers are suffering from a dearth of fund managers. If not…

How to source on the lesser known sites!!SourceForge!

SourceForge is a Web-based service that offers software developers a centralized online location to control and manage free and open-source software projects. Not a lot of recruiters try to source there. The…

No one has infinite time and resources to spend on social media, so it makes sense to go deeper, not wider. Find out what I mean and how to adopt the 'dive deep' strategy in my video. 

How to source on the lesser known sites!!Dreamincode.net!

Dreamincode is a Web Development and Programming Help Community. Browse forums, snippets, and tutorials.  Not a lot of recruiters try to source there. The reason is simple they do not know how.…

Infographic:  HRSG, creators of the leading job description software offers our top 8 tips to building effective job descriptions. What do you think? Leave your comments below the infographic to tell us if this aligns with your experience in building job descriptions!…

How to Get the Most Out of Working with a Recruiter

Working with a recruiter can be both a rewarding and beneficial process — recruiters can be a tremendous resource for your company. In addition to having the knowledge and expertise for delivering top talent, an experienced and reliable individual or firm will have a clear understanding of what to look for (and…

Competency-based interviews can be uncomfortable experiences for many candidates. Questions which begin ‘Tell me about a time when…’ can instil fear in the most experienced and self-assured of applicants. 

These types of questions are pretty common these days, particularly within the financial sector. But a little preparation and…

Carmine Gallo, the author who documented the success of Apple and Steve Jobs over 3 books, developed seven key business tips which contributed to Apple’s achievements.  

1. Passion

“Do what you love.” Passion is vital in committing to any goal, and especially within a…

Your LinkedIn profile is a quick and essential way to let recruiters know you’re available for new opportunities. 

Here are 10 ways to give your LinkedIn profile a makeover and boost your chances of finding your dream job:

1. Name and contact

Make sure your LinkedIn information, including your name,…

Womens Techmakers is a great site dedicated to Women in Technology. It is a Google-run site and organization that can provide a lot of stuff. Not a lot of recruiters try to source there. The reason is simple they do not know how. Well to do this without worry you need go no further than into your bag of tricks and pull out an old tried and…

In 2009, The Academy of Management Journal published a study of “entrepreneur passion” and the effects it has on the funding decisions of venture capitalists.  The inherent challenge of entrepreneurial endeavors is the reliance on “selling” the vision. However, out of the multitude of factors considered, the most persuasive…

Receiving a job offer can be an exciting event in your career. But in order to make the right decision it's important to take a calm and measured approach.

This is especially true if the initial offer results in a counter bid from your existing employer, or you’re involved in an additional process with a second organisation.

First of all,…