If you're thinking about setting up on your own but are worried about taking the plunge, one of our partners, ETZ, have launched a brand new back-office software package for start-ups that could help you to make the leap of faith and start your own business. They’ve published a White Paper entitled “6 opportunities your start-up recruitment agency can’t afford to ignore” which you can download for free. You can read all about it on our blog.

We also have our own Start-Up Centre which offers you all the guidance and advice you could possibly need. If you want to talk with a real person you can email Louise who is always happy to put you in touch with helpful people and point you in useful directions.

Biggest Recruitment Tech breakthrough in 15 years! Power your recruitment with the first fully Deep Learning powered CV parsing solution. Process applicants in one click, optimize candidate data quality and find the right talent faster. Read more.

Zoho Recruit is a One-Stop Online Recruitment Software and Applicant Tracking System for recruitment business across the globe. Its automated workflow streamlines the entire recruitment process.

Profile’s data intelligence means you no longer need to remember every call to make, email to send or which actions to take next. Profile works like an assistant, proactively guiding your team to make more placements and more profit. Take a closer look here.

"As the popularity of contracting hits an all-time high, recruiters are working around the clock to support, guide and provide the right person for the right job. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or you’re new on the scene, these do’s and don’ts will be sure to help you advance in your recruitment endeavours."

"Recruiting can be a challenging and lengthy process for corporate recruiters and HR professionals alike. But you can control how challenging and lengthy it really is by asking questions that will help make sure the process, expectations, timeline, and budget are in place before you get started."

"A typical recruiter’s day is like running a marathon...."

"Some adverts can be; vague, poorly written, brief or so lengthy it can make even the most qualified candidates hesitant to apply. ... However, there are more subtle and hidden reasons why a job advert isn’t working."

" To ensure you stand out as one of the best recruiters in the business, here are a few key questions you should always be primed to answer."

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RECex 2018

Tuesday 17th July, 12.30pm to 6pm
RECex brings the TED Talk format to recruitment, with 10 of the very best speakers in the HR and recruitment space. Join us now.

The #SocialRecruiting Show Ep. Ep. 95: Unconscious Bias & Interview Fails
Friday 20th July, 3pm. Online.
Katrina Collier, Social Recruiting Trainer & Keynote, and Audra Knight, Employer Branding Nerd, will be chatting to Sophie Theen, Head of HR & Talent at 11FS. After having mixed feelings about being asked to speak at an ethnicity summit, Sophie has been pondering the impact of unconscious bias and how it actually affects people,. She wonders why we don't ask more questions of the ones who fail at interviews about how that feels. Save your space.

The #SocialRecruiting Show Ep. 96: Video, What's Holding You Back?

Friday 27th July, 3pm. Online.

Katrina Collier, Social Recruiting Trainer & Keynote, and Audra Knight, Employer Branding Nerd, are chatting to video-embracing engineering recruiter and recruitment agency owner, Mark Hopkins. Mark doesn't understand why more recruiters aren't using video, especially agency side, because he's found it so beneficial. Not known for holding back, this is going to be a fun & informative way to finish your week! Save your space.