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Part I: Preparation, Preparation, Preparation

This article is specifically focused at professionals presenting to their clients, new and old. Getting prepared to pitch for new business, to meet a new client, or make a formal presentation can be a very daunting concept to many people.

Selling can feel unnatural

Being the one selling can feel very unnatural for the majority of professionals, who would much prefer to be on the receiving side of the desk. However, as business becomes harder to get and more and more competitive, the ability to present well has become complete necessity. 

The better prepared we are for any task, the easier and more enjoyable we find it. It’s human nature to feel comfortable with things we fully understand and good preparation provides us with this understanding and hence comfort. So, here are some things to think about when preparing to present:

An effective presentation must be: 

• Persuasive 
• Relevant 
• Entertaining, and 
• Structured

If you enjoyed this article by James Nathan why not check out two others he recently wrote about Big Fat Networking Mistakes - the 5 most common things NOT to do! and Overcoming the fear of Selling - Market yourself and your firm more effectively.

You may also be interested in a very popular article on Effective Candidate Management by Jo Gregory.

If you're looking to change your recruitment software, then you'll be looking to incorporate the latest ways of working.

Microdec have worked with recruitment companies all around the world, so call to see how we can help.

- Start-Ups, SME or Large/International 

- Executive Search, Permanent, Contract, Temp & Volume workflows

- In-house or Cloud based options

Tel: 01277 227778 or Email: sales@microdec-profile.com or Web: www.microdec-profile.com

• Red Bull, International Talent Management Opportunity, Salzburg, Austria
• Deloitte, Resourcing Manager (6 month FTC/Secondment to Perm), London
• EC Harris, Recruitment Advisor, Aberdeen

UK Recruiter has two special introductory offers for new clients wishing to advertise on Changeboard, the UK’s leading specialist HR job site (www.changeboard.com).  Receive either 50% off a featured job posting or 50% off an HTML targeted email.  To find out more, please contact Joe Birtwell at Changeboard on 0208 675 8851 or email joe@changeboard.com quoting “UK Recruiter”.

Logic Melon is based on the most recent improvements in technology for the multi-posting and applicant tracking market. Our aim is to supply an easy-to-use solution whilst making the recruitment process quick, easy and cost effective.

Logic Melon suits the recruitment need for business in Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising Agencies, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Companies and Direct Employers.

Logic Melon's technology not only provides an easy way to advertise your vacancies online, but records the source of every application resulting in valuable management information whereby our clients are able to calculate return on investment (ROI) and cost per hire. Creating an understanding of your cost per hire and recruitment process can be achieved with minimal effort.

We focus on supplying great customer service throughout your agreement with us, so by signing with Logic Melon you will not be left on your own. Training and support are part of you package so there are no unexpected costs to look out for, with refreshers available at any time for new starters.

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The annual oil and gas industry salary survey is now open

"Oil and Gas professionals are asked to contribute to the largest and most comprehensive salary guide to date. Oil and Gas Job Search and Hays Oil & Gas will combine their resources once again to establish their annual salary guide as the largest and most comprehensive in the industry. Now in its fourth year, the Salary Guide aims to improve on the 14,000 respondents who contributed information and opinions for the 2012 report. The salary guide gathers information on over 20 disciplines in over 50 countries. The scope of data gathered offers recruiters and professionals a real insight into the way the industry is heading. Oil and Gas Job Search and Hays Oil & Gas have already started to compile the data, the deadline to participate in the survey is 31 October 2012. To take part in the survey, pre-register to be one of the first to receive a copy of the 2013 salary guide and chance to win one of three £200 Amazon vouchers prizes click here: www.oilandgasjobsearch.com/survey2013"

Bubble launch Digital Career Portal and team up with Broadbean in same month

"Online digital jobs board Bubble Jobs are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new Digital Career Portal. Designed to help young people realise their digital potential, the career portal features useful career development advice articles, digital industry guides and digital career finder tools which cleverly match job seekers up to the most fitting jobs in the online sector based on their skills and qualifications. Aimed at school leavers, college leavers, graduates and any industry professionals who have an interest in the digital sector, the Bubble Digital Career Portal is completely not for profit and has been designed specifically to cut through the jargon and fancy job titles that make the digital industry seem overwhelming and to appeal to those who have no former knowledge of the industry. At the same time the portal is also designed to appeal to experienced digital professionals offering advice and useful resources for their ongoing career development"

Revenue up 58% for Dillistone Group Plc

"Dillistone Group Plc, the AIM quoted supplier of recruitment software, is pleased to announce its unaudited Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2012. Highlights from the period include:

• Revenue up 58% to £3.6m; recurring revenues up 63% to £2.3m and non-recurring revenues (including third party sales) up 51% to £1.3m
• Operating profits before exceptional items up 51% to £0.8m and after exceptional items up 30% to £0.7m
• Basic EPS pre-exceptional items up 42% to 3.33p and after exceptional items up 24% to 2.91p
• Dillistone continues to be debt free; cash of £1.6m at 30 June 2012 (2011: £2.1m)
• Increase in subscription based sales - offering increased confidence and visibility of future

www.dillistonegroup.com"