Can recruiters or agencies give references or blacklist you?
As someone looking for a new job, you may be wondering whether a recruiter or recruitment agency could provide you with a reference or even blacklist you. As experts in recruitment here at Anne Corder Recruitment (ACR), we talk to candidates every day and are often asked whether an agency like ours could provide a […]
What should employers look for in a recruitment agency?
It can be difficult to know which recruitment agency to use if you’re an employer looking to hire staff. We outline here the key things you need to consider. With literally thousands of recruitment agencies out there, the choice of which agency to use can be overwhelming. Should you use a local agency or a […]
Are recruitment agencies regulated? Here’s the answer…
Ever wondered whether the recruitment industry is regulated and whether agencies advertising jobs have rules they need to stick to? Read the answer here. “Are recruitment agencies regulated?” It’s a very common question that is often asked about the recruitment sector and firms within it. Many people believe that anyone can set up a recruitment […]
How much do recruitment companies charge? We explain here.
What can you expect to pay a recruitment agency for finding you the perfect new staff for your business? As industry insiders, we provide the answer here. Have you ever considered using a recruitment agency to find new staff for your business but have been concerned about the costs? Maybe you’ve heard rumours that agencies […]
Do recruitment agencies work? An industry insider’s view.
Are recruitment agencies effective at what they do and can they always find the right staff for your business? As industry insiders, we’ll tell you the truth.
Are traditional references a thing of the past? Can candidates build their personal brands to secure job offers?
Requesting references for new hires from their current or most recent employer has been a standard practice in the hiring process for many years. However, as references have become less about how a person has performed in their role, and more about ticking boxes to confirm that ‘yes, they worked here between those dates, under […]
How to run a fair interview process
Every business wants to hire the best candidates on the market. However, a recruitment process that isn’t attracting a wide breadth of candidates or giving all interviewees a fair opportunity to present themselves properly could hinder your recruitment efforts and reflect poorly on your employer brand. In this post, we provide advice on how to run […]
Understanding your workplace non negotiables
On average, we spend one-third of our adult lives at work. However, if you take into consideration hours spent commuting to and from the office, travelling for business, or time that we spend talking or thinking about our working days the number significantly increases.
How to create a talent acquisition strategy
A talent acquisition strategy is a long-term plan for attracting high calibre candidates. It documents the ways that your business will identify and entice well-qualified, high performing individuals. As the recruitment arena becomes increasingly competitive, it’s crucial that businesses are focussed on keeping their talent pool well-stocked, as well as working hard to retain top […]
The power of temp-to-perm
Let’s be honest – hiring a new team member is a journey that can be risky. Whilst interviews and CVs give employers an insight into candidate experience and expertise, they can be one-dimensional. A temp-to-perm solution allows you to gain a deeper insight and comprehensive perspective through on-the-job observations. The result is that you can […]
