A Note from the Editor

Fresh off the press, check out How Recruitment Businesses can Thrive in a Tough Economy, from Tom Cooksey, Managing Director of Elements on our blog.

Also, last week Louise ran a LinkedIn survey and found that nearly 70% of recruiters say the most significant challenge they face when choosing a new recruitment CRM is identifying the right fit. If this resonates with you join her on 13th September to talk about overcoming the challenges of selecting & implementing a new recruitment agency CRM.

While we’re here, if you are in the market for a new CRM check out Rectec Compare.

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10 Funny Candidate Experience Memes
I swear, here in the UK, we’ve just had the most miserable July, weather-wise, that I can remember so instead of piling a ton of learning on you*, here are some funny memes to hopefully put a smile on your face.
*ok, there might be a bit of learning in there.
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6 Job Description Examples — and What Makes Them Effective
“Here’s the bad news: 99% of job descriptions are painfully long and boring.
Here’s the good news: 99% of job descriptions are painfully long and boring.
Since so few companies invest time or effort in writing compelling job descriptions, you have an enormous opportunity to stand out.”
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Getting Ghosted by Talent? The Four Jobseeker Personas Recruiters Need to Know
The Undercover Recruiter looks at the four jobseeker personas Diligent/High-Volume Applicants, Sporadic/High-Volume Applicants, Diligent/Selective Applicants, Sporadic/Selective Applicants to help you get to the heart of what’s driving each applicant.
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