When AI prompts expose fake empathy
Most of us have gotten the standard rejection email at some point in our careers. It's usually a polite, generic note thanking us for our time and wishing us luck. We accept it as part [...]
Voices Unheard: Confronting Workplace Harassment
While living and working in London in the early 2000s, I encountered a workplace that left a lasting impact on me – and not in a good way. On my first day, the employee I [...]
The Benefits of a Four-Day Work Week: My Personal Experience
A few years ago, I made a small note on my website declaring that 'Fridays are for study'. That lasted all of two weeks. It was really hard to set boundaries for my clients and [...]
Recruitment VS Recruitment Marketing
Recruitment and recruitment marketing are two different concepts used in talent acquisition. While they are related, they serve different purposes and have distinct strategies. Here is an explanation of how they differ: Recruitment Recruitment is [...]
Improve candidate experience
As someone who helps candidates with their personal branding and job search strategies, I frequently hear about their negative experiences with recruiters. To improve the candidate experience, I wanted to provide some tips and would [...]
5 New Trends and Tips for Recruitment Agencies on Social Media
Recruitment agencies are coming to terms with the fact that social media can no longer be ignored when it comes to their overall hiring strategy. With billions of people using social media platforms each day, it is [...]
Gender Pronouns in Recruitment
We all have the right to choose our gender pronouns. It’s important to be inclusive throughout your recruitment process and, if need be, make your clients aware of this too. Using the correct pronouns will [...]
The Sunday Times Skills Development Magazine – Make the most of Corporate Social Responsibility
I was interviewed by Tiisetso Tlelima for The Sunday Times Skills Development Magazine back in July on the subject of Corporate Social Responsibility. View eMagazine or read the full article here.
Your company in the digital space – are you attracting the best candidates?
It’s a well-known fact that employers and recruiters ‘Facebook stalk’ candidates online, but it goes both ways. Before a candidate clicks on the apply button, they Google your company name and even the person collecting [...]
How to find and be ready for the right job
Working in the recruitment industry, albeit creative Recruitment Advertising, I frequently receive emails and social media messages from job seekers asking if they can send me their CV. I always try to help where I [...]