Jeremy Lennard – Managing Director – JS3 Recruitment. Early in my Recruitment career, in the “good old days”, there’s a phrase that I heard from many clients after a good interview with a candiate: “Let’s…
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How Far is Too Far (Or Too Long) To Commute?
Robert Samuels – JS3 Recruitment I was speaking to a candidate yesterday and a situation arose that reminded me of something I learned early in recruitment career. In my opinion the candidate was ideal for…
“Computer Says No” when a good Recruiter might say yes!
By Sami Rose – Consultant – JS3 Recruitment Computers now play a huge part in every business, and we all see the value in them. It would be virtually impossible to find a business that…
More Spam In My Inbox Than In The Canned Meat Aisle
Let me start by saying that I have never (knowingly) eaten Spam. I’m not sure what it is or what purpose it serves in the diet of an average person. I believe it may have…
Dealing with rejection in Sales
Robert Samuels – JS3 Recruitment (robertsamuels@js3recruitment.com) Sales rejection isn’t a case of if, but when. It’s simply a natural part of working in sales. There’d be something wrong with the world if every time you…
Square Pegs in Round Holes
How Businesses Can Find Talent during a UK Skills Shortage and What Has Caused it? Sami Rose – Consultant – JS3 Recruitment (samirose@js3recruitment.com) The UK is currently facing a skills shortage that is estimated to…
The Power of Your Network
So, it’s fair to say that I have spent many years telling my team (and anyone else who will listen) how important it is to create a network of people that trust you to act…
“Recruitment has changed; it is now a candidate’s market.” – A bold statement?
Whilst my week has progressed I came across an interesting Recruitment Leader who felt that the market is no longer a place where having the most prestigious clients and vacancies is what gives you the…
New Recruits !!
New Recruits !! According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the average direct cost of recruiting a replacement member of staff is £5,000 for senior managers and directors and £2,000 for other employees. If you’re…
Leaving your work nest …The right way
Leaving your work nest …The right way Eureka!! You have managed to get yourself the dream offer. Surely that’s the hard work over and done with right?! Wrong – The next part is often the…