A note from the editor
Whilst trawling the recruitment web this week for interesting stories to share with you I came across a handy sounding webinar being run by Lisa Jones. The theme of the webinar is around getting the most out of your investment in Twitter. You can register for the webinar here.

Very unintentionally (given our Recruitment Technology Showcase event is on this week), we have a technology heavy set of articles this week. They're well worth a read, it's interesting to think how different the recruitment industry could be today without technology. Have a look at the articles and do let us know what you think.

Talking of technology we may have mentioned that our event is coming up this week (not often, I know!) but I thought I'd take a second to mention that it's not all about meeting with new suppliers. We also have a fantastic opening presentation by Dan Macguire from Cube 19 talking about what recruiters should be looking for in technology, what you need to know and do to make your business successful in this changing market and he may also give a few tips on how to build a million pound organisation. In the afternoon, we have several brilliant workshop sessions such as, "Back door placements (aka Clients Stealing Candidates!)" hosted by Lisa Jones and "Employer branding; what place does it have in agency recruitment?" hosted by Ravi Edwards from Glassdoor. You can find out more information on the workshops here. The event is this Thursday in London and best of all it's free*! Register here.


Alex Martin
UK Recruiter Newsletter Editor

*(there's a £20 deposit fully refundable if you attend)
The Shape of Recruitment to Come - The tech, the trends, the human touch.
 
The first of a two-parter, this article looks at how technology and recruitment go hand in hand, how it helps and what the future is....
The evolution of technology in the recruitment industry
 
Recruitment has evolved into a multi million pound industry with technology playing a hugely important part in this growth. This article looks at how the evolution of technology has shaped the landscape of today's recruitment industry.
26 Crazily Creative Recruitment Ads You Need to See
 
I do love these. Number five is my favourite, closely followed by eight (not that I am able to solve it!). Which one is yours?
Treat Your Candidates Like Customers – with Respect
 
Six steps to treating your candidates with respect and improving your overall hire rate and quality.
The Complete Guide to Lead Generation
 
Breaks down Lead Generation into bite size chunks and guides you through each section showing you how to get the best out of each area.
7 Inspiring Quotes About What It Takes To Be a Modern Recruiter
 
Still struggling to get back into things after the summer break? Finding it hard to get motivated in the miserable weather? Here are seven quotes to reinvigorate and inspire you and remind you why it's great to be a recuiter!
Stats - CV Library London Job Market Report Sept 2014
London enjoys 52% more job openings as local candidates commit to finding work after summer holidays

Job numbers
The number of jobs posted or renewed in the London area has increased by 52% over the last year, with a 20% boost in the last month alone.

Job applications
In line with the increase in job opportunities, London job hunters have been applying to even more jobs, with a 6% increase between August-September and a 3% increase year on year, highlighting their commitment to finding work.

The sectors which attracted the most candidate activity in September were:
  • Administration (20% of total applications)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Accounting/Financial/Insurance (8%)

The sectors which have experienced the fastest growth in candidate activity are:
Construction (+8% August-September 2014, +22% September 2013-2014)
Accounting/Financial/Insurance (+6%, +7%)
Administration (+1%, +2%)

For more job market reports please see CV Library's Media Centre.
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