A Note from the Editor
"I really don't understand why, in this social media aware time, anyone would send LinkedIn requests without at least one of the following:

A personal note
A photo on their profile
A job title that makes a modicum of sense

Is there any chance LinkedIn could add a "numpty" button to the yes/no options?"

What do you think? Join the conversation over on LinkedIn.

Alex Martin
UK Recruiter Newsletter Editor
Solutions for Removing the Stress from Your Work Day As a Recruiter
 
All workplaces have some stressful elements but recruitment is known for being high pressure and extremely demanding. Here are some solutions for conquering that stress and getting back to full productivity.
6 of the Best Opening Lines in Recruitment Sales
 
"Just picking up the phone and saying, 'Hi, just wondered if you're recruiting at the moment' is never going to cut it." Firefish has 6 suggestions to help you get through that opener and stand out from the competition.
Employers - Stop Hiring Mini-Mes!
 
It's not unusual for employers to subconciously hire someone similar to themselves meaning skills and experience take a back seat to personal characteristics.
Winning the recruitment talent war
 
In a candidate driven market, how can you always be the go-to for candidates when they’re looking for new positions?
3 Ways To Find the Missing Piece In Your Workforce
 
Competition for talent is fierce in all sectors and simple monetary compensation is rarely enough to attract the brightest and the best. There are many things you can do to beat the competition and attract the best and here we look at three key strategies.
The risks you run when forgoing a recruitment agency
 

You might be wondering why you should use a recruitment agency when you could adopt a ‘hands-on’ approach by recruiting directly through a jobs listing site or via headhunting. Here are some of the problems that can arise when you choose not to use an agency.
Video is coming to LinkedIn, are you prepared?
 
Why Customer Referrals Are So Important in Recruitment
 
Top 10 Recruiter Frustrations