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A Note from the Editor

Just one month to go until The Recruitment Conference 2019.

You can see a video of last year’s event here. Sadly we don’t have the fun (slightly dodgy) nightclub venue for 2019 – but at least we’ll have wifi and daylight!

The speakers and agenda can be seen here.

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Recruitment Technology: All the Tools You Need

“Recruitment technology: what is it? By this term, we indicate a group of tools and platforms that can help recruiters and HR specialists in their pursuit of better results.”  In this article, Starred list some of the best tools and platforms on the market and why they will be more and more important to your career.  (…read more)

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How recruitment firms can build their online reputation

“Have you tried googling yourself before? That’s one of the first things I got told to do in my journalism class, and it’s stayed useful throughout my career. It’s also something that I recommend every business do too.”  (.. read more

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How can we remove unconscious bias from the hiring process?

“Research has … repeatedly shown that well-managed, diverse teams are the most productive – their diversity means that they tend to be more agile and better problem-solvers. To achieve an equal workforce, companies need to hire diverse candidates – but what if many of the decisions in their hiring process are affected by unconscious bias?”  (.. read more)

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Contingent vs Retained Recruitment

“When engaging in a contingency recruitment process, try to put yourself in the shoes of the recruiter. What level of service would you be able to give your client if there was a high chance you wouldn’t be paid at all for the work you did on that role(s)?” (.. read more)

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Upcoming Events

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