What is a job advertisement?

A job advertisement, also known as a job advert, job vacancy or job post, is a notice that a company or organisation has an open position and is looking for someone to fill it. Job advertisements usually include information about

Writing Job Adverts

How To Write An Effective And Optimised Job Advert

Successfully recruiting new candidates for a job is a challenging task. The first step is to write a compelling job advert that entices potential employees to apply, feel interested in your business and want to join your company in a

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What is direct recruitment and how can it help your business?

Direct recruitment involves using websites and adverts to advertise your available jobs directly to prospective candidates, rather than using an agency or business partner to fill the role for you. While it may seem like a simple concept, there are

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4 ways to reduce your recruitment costs​

A recent Monster survey reports the average cost per hire in the UK is up to £4,500. With HR professionals busier than ever, it’s no surprise that many companies are turning to recruitment agents as a first resort and paying

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17 Best Interview Questions To Ask Candidates

Interviewing candidates for a job vacancy is crucial to the recruitment process. First, you advertise your vacancy and shortlist the most suitable people. The interview comes next, in which you question your potential employees about their professional experience and background.

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How to Write and Structure an Effective Job Advert

How to Write and Structure an Effective Job Advert   Writing an effective job advert is much more than a basic description. There is an art to creating a successful advert that attracts great people to your role. In the

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Online Recruitment or Traditional Agencies?

As we all know, recruiting new staff can be an expensive and time-consuming task for businesses. The following blog will explore the benefits of using online recruitment services instead of working with a traditional agency…   If you are using a recruitment agency, you will

Social Recruiting

Social Recruiting: Everything You Need To Know

What is social recruiting? It refers to the process of hiring new staff using social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.    More people than ever are interacting online, so it is quickly becoming an essential space for businesses to reach

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Does Candidate Testing Work For Recruitment?

How many times have you hired new staff from their CV and interview alone and then it hasn’t gone to plan? Perhaps the candidates previous work experience was perfect, but they didn’t fit your company culture? When you are recruiting, ultimately you want to know which candidate is most suitable for the vacancy, but who will also be the best