We all know that recruiters often get bad press. Every client and candidate we speak to has had a bad experience or got a recruitment horror story to tell! But is all the bad press justified? And how can you make sure the recruiter representing you has got your best interests at heart? After all [...]
The National Careers Service have created a great infographic titled “The History of the CV”, showing how the CV has evolved since it’s birth in 1482, when the great Leonardo Da Vinci created the first recording CV document. The National Careers Service is the UK’s leading careers, skills and training resource for anyone aged 13+ [...]
In today’s online world it’s never been easier to apply for a job. There is an ever growing number of internet job boards with recruiters advertising jobs in the thousands. Even just logging in to LinkedIn will tell you the jobs you might be interested in! In a couple [...]
The difficulties with 3 month notice periods Recruiting in the Information Management industry we’ve noticed an increasing number of candidates are on a 3 month notice period. By the time we speak to them they are looking for a new job and are concerned about the impact this will have. Will it be off-putting [...]
If you missed the webinar we hosted on behalf of DAMA UK you can listen to the recording here. Mark Dexter shares his advice on how to structure your Information Management career path and how to ensure you land the best opportunities.
There’s no doubt that social media has become an essential part of a recruiter’s tool box for finding and assessing relevant candidates. But this is not just an instrument of recruitment agencies – many employers, both big and small, are now implementing social strategies to find the best talent. A recent survey by Eurocom Worldwide [...]
Master data management and data governance are among the most widely adopted IT strategies in recent years. This is due to the fact that both are critical for vital business outcomes such as 360-degree views of customers/products/suppliers, regulatory reporting and compliance, and in general treating data as an enterprise asset. MDM is no longer a [...]
1. Join a number of groups that are relevant to your areas of expertise and industry. If you share a group with someone it is a great ice breaker and a genuine reason for asking them to connect. 2. Keep an eye out for people who start or contribute to discussions as this may give you good [...]
Well, you finally bit the bullet and handed your notice in. It’s getting more and more common for employers to simply view this as a negotiating tactic and then start trying to woo you back. In my experience, counter-offers are often counter-productive and there are many good reasons why you should step away. Your current [...]
So your LinkedIn profile is up to date and hopefully people will get in touch with you about relevant jobs but you can increase your chances of finding something by: Use the “who’s viewed my profile” on your home page. A recruiter has checked you out? Don’t be afraid to send them a message asking [...]
If you’ve reached the point where you’re ready to resign, it is important to try and leave on good terms and with a positive impression. Your current employer may be contacted for a reference and it is also important to protect your own reputation within your industry. Here are our tips on how to resign [...]
Many companies and recruiters now use Twitter to tweet about job opportunities. If you are on Twitter there are a few things you can do to look for them. Set up # tag searches based on keywords that would be used on job postings eg if you are a Business Intelligence consultant looking for a [...]
The hiring process often moves at lightning speed, leaving hiring managers no time for casual phone calls. That makes the phone screen a serious first interview. If applicants don’t treat it as such, it could be “one and done.” Here are some tips on how to win a phone interview. Take it seriously When you [...]
LinkedIn is probably the most important social networking tool for job hunting professionals looking for a new position or hoping to be found for one! Companies actively use LinkedIn as part of their internal recruitment process and most recruiters proactively use the network to seek out potential candidates. So if you don’t already have a [...]
In this article Forrester Reseach evaluate the current market leaders in the the BI product market. In this they rate 12 leading product vendors on their current offering, their strategy and their market presence. They break these areas down into subsections and give each area a weighting to arrive at a final score. It looks [...]
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