The Impact of the Recession on Recruitment in South AfricaThe SA Recruiters Network recently conducted a survey amongst South African Recruitment agencies as well as Human Resources and Hiring Managers of Corporate South Africa to review the impact that the recession is having on recruitment.
How to Recruit Quality Staff in 2009Due to the current financial crisis there are a number of companies that are being forced into having to retrench staff. Companies will most likely retain those employees that add value to their organisation and will retrench those that do not. These job seekers can be found on most CV databases as they are actively in the job market.
Advertise your jobs if you want to find the best hidden skills.During the current financial crisis many companies are being forced to retrench staff; and it's in times like these that quality employees are holding onto their jobs. But these are exactly the types of skills that recruiters will need to hunt down if they want to ensure that they are hiring the best.
Attracting Talent from all over the Web.By applying specialised search techniques, online talent search specialists are able to uncover passive candidates in the shadowy Deep Web - wherever they gather to work and play.
Recruiters should build lasting relationships with their ClientsBuilding relationships with clients is important to master in any business. When creating lasting, long term relationships with clients, each business relationship is diversely different and offer unique dynamics that need to be nurtured. Included in this article there are simple habits to focus on that you, as a Recruiter, can apply to ensure that you continuously build sustainable relationships with your clients.
Anger management for RecruitersAnger in the workplace becomes a problem when emotions are heightened beyond the point of rational control and constructive direction. The biggest challenge faced when managing fury in the workplace, is keeping a level head about you and directing your anger positively. Here are some tips to practice when directing your anger, managing it and ensuring the best possible outcome is achieved in the most positive of ways.
How to Improve your Day at the OfficeEveryone is entitled to having a bad day at work. What is important for us all to remember is that we have the power and choice whether or not we are going to allow ourselves to throw a 'pity party' at our desks or not. There are certain ways to ensure that we have a terrific day at work and reverse the effects of being miserable. Here are some tips on how to improve a bad day at the office and turn your office frown upside down.
Questions not to Ask a Job SeekerAsking discriminatory job interview questions is a factor of recruitment intolerable to Job Seekers. As with any form of discrimination, posing prejudiced interrogation to candidates is questionable by law and certain to lead to penalty. Find a list of job interview questions explaining those that simply may never be asked and other job interview questions that may be addressed but with sensitivity, the correct wording and delivery.
Online Etiquette Tips for Job SeekersNetiquette is a term given to 'good manners' when interacting on the internet and is fundamental to finding a job online. Job Seekers need to familiarise themselves with basic online etiquette in order to make a good impression and ensure that the correct impression is being conveyed during the job hunting process. Find a list of Top Online Etiquette Tips to assist Job Seekers in making a terrific online impression over the internet.
The Pros of Internet RecruitmentThe pros of Recruiting on the internet exceed other resources available to recruitment agencies. Such advantages are beginning to leave a mark in the South African employment market and show signs of permanence as our technological experience expands. Benefits of online Recruitment and its positive impacts on recruitment strategies will enable Recruiters to employ each for its individual merit and
Solutions to Discrimination and Stereotyping at WorkFailing to notice diversity in the workplace and not approaching this with an open mind is a fundamental error we all make. Find five solutions to remove stereotyping and prejudice form the workplace and develop your personal relationships and networking skills in the workplace
How to Answer Common Job Interview QuestionsEvery job seeker should spend adequate time preparing for any job interview. It is vital that you have prepared answers for frequently asked questions that you may be asked to answer by the recruiter during the job interview. Answering common interview questions articulately takes practice and preparation. Jobs.co.za offers some suggestions on how to handle typical job interview questions.
Advertising Job Vacancies on the InternetRecruiters are reminded that Job Adverts should also be viewed as a Job Seeker marketing tool. The better equipped Recruiters are when writing a job ad, the more relevant the Job Seeker applications will be. In implementing an effective job advert it is best to break this complex form of marketing down into manageable parts allowing Recruiters to identify each element of the job advert and apply t
Asking For a Salary IncreaseAsking for a pay rise may seem intimidating. Knowing how to prepare to ask for a raise and understanding how to present your value and worth as an employee is essential in securing the desired increase in your remuneration. By reading through these salary increase tips, you will be well prepared with the necessary tools to get a salary increase in no time.
Appropriate Attire to get You the JobMany job seekers are concerned with what to wear to a job interview and how to make a professional impression on your recruiter during the job interview. Your dress code (job interview outfit / attire) plays a supportive role in creating a good first impression to the recruiter or employer at the job interview. Be sure to check out jobs.co.za Job Interview Fashion Guidelines for job interview succ
Tailor your CV for Each Job ApplicationYour CV is a marketing tool for your career, a brochure explaining why an employer should hire you or at least meet with you. By customising your resume' each time you apply to a unique job vacancy, this will assist in helping your CV talk to the recruiter in a language they understand and telling them exactly what they want to hear from your resume'. Here are some pointers in which to best custom
Answers to Complex Interview QuestionsDifficult interview questions are asked as an attempt to assess if a candidate is right for the available position or not. Most job Interview stress is associated with not knowing how to answer tricky job interview questions. Find ways to help you cope when answering high pressure questions.
Tips for Writing a Resignation LetterHand in your letter of resignation with respect and remember that the boss you resign from today may be a client you are trying to sign tomorrow. Follow these five steps to writing a resignation letter and be sure to leave your old job with a positive impression and future reference and terminate your employment with dignity.
Tips for better Job SearchWe need to continuously improve on the way we search for jobs. Running better online job searches on ojob portals ensures you are covering all of your job search bases. By improving your job searches, setting job alerts (search agents) and registering and advertising your CV on an online CV database or online job website you will find more job opportunities and increase your chances of being place
