Live Event, Experiential and Brand Experience musings
Here you’ll find recruitment news, plus event and brand experience commentary
This is where I share my insights based on 20+ years observing and experiencing the sector’s recruitment challenges and opportunities.
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Disclaimer: I’m not the oracle, no one knows what’s really going on.
#warfortalent #tip 761
“Taking other people’s advice onboard is key to a successful hire.
Having someone whom the role will line manage, or the person leaving or moving roles in the interview is a recipe for disaster.
Impartiality is lost due to human nature & your candidate will feel awkward and not fully engaged”
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Is a testimonial worth the screen it’s written on?
You’re great. I’m great. We’re all fricking great Does anyone give a monkeys about referrals or testimonials in a time where the most powerful man in the world has invented the phrase #fakenews & we’re all going along with it. Call me old fashioned & an...
#warfortalent #tip 198
“One person is not an island, so please don’t think it’s a power move to interview possible future colleagues on your own.
It makes you look like you don’t care about the journey they’ve taken to get in front of you and on a practical level, how can you actively listen, talk and take notes all at the same time.
Spoiler alert, you can’t, so please choose an appropriate colleague to interview with you, and then you have someone to bounce off afterwards”
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If you’re not a recruiter, why are you trying to recruit?
It seems odd when you write it down, but this is in essence what companies do every day when they post a JD on a job board or some other social platform and try to do it themselves, as you know, recruitment, pfttp, it’s easy yeah? NO, IT’S NOT. Don’t get me wrong it’s...
#warfortalent #tip 921
“if your interview arrives and you’ve not booked a room or let reception know they’re coming in, don’t be surprised when they end up at your competitor”
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Job boards are the best & worst thing to happen to the recruitment sector.
Best as it’s a great way to initially source candidates Worst, as people think attracting candidates is recruitment, so won’t use an agency as they can do it themselves. I’ve wired a plug (I know, ark at me), yet I wouldn’t rewire a house. It’s the right analogy, as...
