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How The Northern Powerhouse Is Likely To Affect Recruitment In The North West

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 2 minutes

One of the most prominent aspects of George Osborne’s 2015 Budget was the concept of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ and his plans to turn northern cities like Manchester and Liverpool, into economic hubs that rival London and the South East.

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Should Employers Embrace Flexible Working Practices?

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 4 minutes

In June 2014 the UK Government introduced new legislation that gives employees the legal right to ask for flexible working options. The Government said it wanted to abandon the “cultural assumption” that flexible working arrangements are confined to parents and carers, and ensure the practice applies to all.

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Graduate Recruitment Opportunities at a Ten-Year High in the UK

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 3 minutes

It’s great news for graduates. According to recent research, the first of the students that paid the higher tuition fees will graduate in the most lucrative recruitment market for more than a decade. The attractive graduate job market in the UK in 2015 includes an increase in the number of jobs available and better starting salaries at many of the country’s top employers.

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Stay One Step Ahead Of Competitors: Essential Recruitment Strategies For The New Year

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 2 minutes

With tinsel decoratively dangled across workstations, office gossip going into overdrive following the Christmas party and a general buzz around the workplace that only Christmas can create, there’s no denying the festive season is now in full swing.

As employees of all trades are looking forward to a well-earned break, 2015 is just round the corner and the savviest of recruiters and employers are formulating recruitment strategies for the forthcoming year.

We take a look at five recruitment strategies for 2015 that are likely to prove an invaluable asset in attracting the best candidates, staying ahead of competitors and generating company growth next year.

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Common Reasons An Employer Delays Post-interview Contact

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 4 minutes

Common reasons an employer delays post-interview contact

You got through to the interview stage, the interview went well and you felt confident you’d hear back soon with good news. The days quickly turn into weeks and before you know it a month has gone by and you’ve still not heard anything.

Candidates having to wait for prolonged periods to be informed of the outcome of an interview is a fair from ideal scenario and, unfortunately, a fairly common one.

While some organisations, as standard practice, send out rejection emails or letters, other take much longer to inform applicants of an interview outcome.

Being in the ‘unknown’ period can be agonising for a candidate. If you are in that position you might get some relief from the following fairly common reasons an employer delays post-interview contact.

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Boosting Your Employment Brand

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 4 minutes

Boosting your employment brand

Which are the most lucrative and desirable brands for graduates and hot new talent to feverishly want employment with? Google, Yahoo, the BBC perhaps? For almost every company, whether it spans a global reach and operates in multiple markets, or has just one base in one country, attracting the right workforce can be a major determinant of growth and ultimately profits.

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The hub of Britain’s IT sector: Why the North West is the land of opportunity for IT graduates and professionals.

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 3 minutes

The hub of Britain’s IT sector: Why the North West is the land of opportunity for IT graduates and professionals.

With the highest salaries, an internationally-recognised financial hub and a wealth of job opportunities, it’s understandable why many would assume London is the best place to land an IT job. But is it?

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How Your Company Can Attract The Best Job Seekers?

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 3 minutes

The job market is highly competitive for companies looking to hire people in the IT sector, especially .net developers. This is good news for IT professionals, who can pick and choose the best positions on offer, but not great news for companies who, after going through the lengthy recruitment process are finding that candidates are being offered other roles, or receiving counter offers from their current employers. Companies need to discover the motives of individuals looking to make their next job move and work harder to hire them.

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Technical Testing

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 5 minutes

We’re pleased to announce a new online tool we’re using to help assess and technically test job candidates. It’s a more than useful guide for Adria Solutions to judge the strengths and weaknesses of all the candidates on our books. The system allows us to build a unique IT test for any given role. We are able to select groups of questions from the comprehensive question bank organised by category and work skills.

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Useful Advice For Telephone Job Interviews

ByAdria Solutions Reading Time: 6 minutes

Many employers use the telephone to conduct initial job interviews, as it’s a quick and cost effective way to screen candidates and narrow down the number of applicants who’ll be invited to attend in-person interviews. Job seekers should remain prepared at all times for a phone interview as this could happen when least expected.

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