Aristotle wrote, “The truest knowledge of an art is achieved only by teaching that art”. As the manager conducts substantive, structured, formal skill improvement sessions, this will be found to be true. However, this benefit should not be limited only to the manager. The experienced search consultants too will gain markedly by preparing for and conducting such meetings.

In a firm with five or more experienced recruiters, the manager should eventually be conducting no more than 50% of the twice-a-week meetings. Every experienced recruiter has a skill in one or more of the facets of our complex business. Even if it is only playing a tape of a call and critiquing his own performance, he should be in charge of occasional skill improvement sessions.

The entire firm, but especially the meeting conductor will be the beneficiary.

- Developing Experienced Recruiters - Part One by Steve Finkel
- Four Steps to Make Each Day Count – Recruitment Training Tips by Nicky Coffin
- Top Tips for Finding Hidden Talent by Jo Gregory

Your software should be doing what you want it to, not the other way round. Switching to IQX allows you to be one step ahead in managing your database, giving you more time for face to face contact. We’re big on the personal approach ourselves, that’s why you’ll be guided through the system by one of the software’s creators. It’s the perfect partnership to make your business more efficient.

Put us to the test. Talk through your current system with us and we’ll tell you the difference IQX could make. Contact Viola 01344 393 581 or email us at sales@iqx.co.uk.

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REC/KPMG Report on Jobs: Permanent appointments increase for first time since May

The Report on Jobs, survey of 400 recruitment agencies across the UK, from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and KPMG shows increasing numbers of people who are finding work in both temporary and permanent positions. The jobs are also being filled at the fastest rate for nearly 18 months. Key points:

- Permanent appointments increase for first time since May 
- Growth of temp billings accelerates to 18-month high
- Sharpest rise in job vacancies since June 2011
- Nursing/Medical/Care staff remain most in-demand
- Further weak pay growth recorded
Full reports and historical data from the Report on Jobs are available by subscription. Please contact economics@markit.com

Personal Bests across All Metrics for CV-Library

CV-Library strikes personal bests across all metrics, receiving over one million job applications, 208,728 CV registrations (140,055 new CVs) and 2.2 million unique visitors in October alone; a great achievement for the independent job board. www.cv-library.co.uk

The Smart List and CVSeeMe to provide unique recruitment service

The fixed price recruitment service, www.TheSmartList.co.uk, will be teaming up with CVSeeMe to provide a unique recruitment experience for businesses and HR professionals across the country. Johnston Press will be launching an enhancement to their fixed price recruitment service whereby they will supply video profiles of shortlisted candidates to businesses filling job roles, in addition to advertising vacancies and screening applicants.