Are you doing anything tonight..?

When I first started my boss described recruitment as like setting two of your good friends up on a blind date. You don’t want to let either side down. Therefore you only suggest a date if you think they will be a perfect match for each other. The best and only way to understand the needs and interests of your candidates and clients is to build strong relationships with them, initially in person and preferably over coffee! Relationships are what make recruitment go round.

You have a new connection on LinkedIn!

LinkedIn is used extensively by recruiters to find and connect with potential candidates. I myself have been using LinkedIn for a while but I am amazed at how hard it is for me to find and connect with my classmates because the majority are not actively using LinkedIn. Some of my classmates and I have worked closely together on successful group projects or else have been valuable tutors and I would like to remain connected with them in a professional context when the semester ends. Having observed how important LinkedIn is to recruiters I now understand that students who are not using LinkedIn are limiting themselves and their opportunities.

The importance of a good C.V.

Now that I have had the opportunity to read C.Vs other than my own I can appreciate the wisdom behind the tired cliché of ‘making your C.V. stand out’. A well thought through and well-designed C.V is impressive and excites recruiters! It shows that you are serious about your application, that you have attention to detail and more importantly that you care about how you are presented to others. Your C.V. should be the best version of yourself, take some time and make sure yours is.

I’m sure others of you have different experiences, or can speak from further down the track. Go on tell me what it’s like… or what I can expect to come!