Naked Baby
At Jonothan Bosworth, we try to ‘keep it real’, but… ‘social conformity’, ‘modern day etiquette’, ‘unwritten rules’ and the obligation of ‘acting like a grown up’ have somewhat eroded that quality… …However, we do aim to remain ‘real’ – viewing every man and woman as a ‘naked child’ with no airs, no graces… This ‘default […]
Your ‘Social’ Self
It’s Called ‘Social’ For A Reason… Did you know that what job seekers post on their social networking profiles can be both a blessing and a curse for their chances of finding employment, according to a recent survey from CareerBuilder.co.uk? Research conducted by CareerBuilder.co.uk of over 400 employers tells us that over 50% of employers […]
Time For A Change?
As the long Bank Holiday weekend gets set to start, maybe it’s time to think about your future career options, and / or your current recruitment suppliers… “The true definition of ‘insanity’ is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” Albert Einstein SALARY vs PROSPECTS As an employee, if you […]
Man Or Mouse?
The Mice / Milk / Mentality Story A school teacher tells the story about 2 mice that fell into a bowl of milk (presumably belonging to a cat) on a hot summers day… …One mouse kicked and paddled for his life, whilst the other one gave up and drowned…. The one that ‘swam for his life’ […]
Has ‘Technology’ Affected The Way Recruiters Recruit?
‘Old school’ recruiters will tell you that ‘back in our day‘ we didn’t even have email and we still made it happen! The modern recruiter will swear by the likes of ‘Linked In’ and ‘Google+’ as tools that massively enhance their ability to engage with candidates and clients that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to […]
Is The Cover Letter Dead?
Is the Cover Letter dead? Now this is a topic and a half, but we’ll aim to address it in as few words as possible. The answer in our opinion is; ‘yes’ and ‘no’. Let us explain… As most recruiters will testify, we simply don’t have the time to read covering letters from every […]
Linked In Hide & Seek
As recruiters, we always want people (clients, candidates, referrals) to know that we’ve viewed their profile. At the very least, using LinkedIn alongside other social networks, isn’t about being bashful with our digital presence, it’s about making sure our target markets are aware of our existence… That’s essentially how a ‘recruitment network’ is built. So why […]
The Secret Thoughts Of JobSeekers & Employers
Recruiting for today’s current in-demand positions gives everyone involved with the process the ‘heebee jeebees’. Jobseekers suffer from spam, recruiters hate pestering people for a living, and ever-more-desperate employers wish they could just talk to some serious, intelligent people who know how to get the job done. These are just a couple of the secret […]
Recruitment vs World Cup
Recruitment vs World Cup Check out our latest jobs here; https://vacancies.jonothanbosworth.co.uk/jobs/ ..As the nation gets ready to enjoy the spectacle of the World Cup, I can’t help but compare recruitment to this great tournament… Warm up games are very much like the preparatory work that we do as recruiters, when we’re thinking about which […]
12 Things Not To Put On Your Resume (CV), Right Here;
12 Things Not To Put On Your Resume (CV), Right Here; http://www.businessinsider.com/12-resume-red-flags-to-watch-out-for-2014-4?IR=T