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Not so long ago at the peak of the recession, hundreds of candidates would be battling for the limited job supply in the UK. However, the tides have now changed for Britain’s recruitment landscape, which now boasts an increasingly buoyant employment market.
Britain’s economy continues to recover and consequently businesses of a diverse range of sectors are increasing their recruitment intake.
So you’re in the market for a job. From perfecting your CV to honing your interview skills, there’s plenty job-seekers can do to keep themselves busy and improve their chances of securing their dream job.
In January this year, newly released figures from Eurostat showed that 11,000 people were returning to work in the UK each week. With the employment rate returning to pre-recession levels, the Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said Britain’s job creation was “the envy of Europe.”
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.
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.
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.
Web developers, software analysts, IT project managers, security administrators, support technicians, just about every strand of the IT profession you can care to imagine is in huge demand. What’s more, due to a significant shortage in relevant skills, IT professionals are witnessing a nationwide rise in salaries.
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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.
While all industries evolve and experience change, the IT industry is driven by relentless revolution. Operating within an industry of unwavering evolvement, both employers and employees need to stay up-to-date with fresh trends and practices in order to keep IT companies in-tune and conversant.
Similar to the fashion industry, interior design and even real estate, the jobs market is subject to fluctuations and trends. With technology advancing at prolific speeds, drifts in the recruitment sector are particular prevailing in the IT industry.
Specialist recruitment consultants are becoming increasingly essential in helping companies fulfil their long-term business goals. In finding suitable candidates for permanent and temporary positions, expert agencies are able to offer great value to clients, augmenting the capabilities, proficiency and reputation of a business.
With a growing number of businesses relying on qualified consultants to find the right staff, thus saving them time and money, the demand for specialised recruitment consultants is steadily increasing.
In fact earlier this year, the news spotlight was focused on how recruiting the wrong person can have a detrimental effect on a business. With stories of ineffectual employees withering the productivity and reputation of a company hitting the headlines, the demand for quality recruitment consultants has never been so high.
But what exactly makes a recruitment consultant considered quality, proficient and effective?
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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