Kirstie Bend

Book your free recruitment MOT this month …. 10 free spaces up for grabs https://lnkd.in/eiDBq5Us   December is typically a quieter month in the recruitment world making it an ideal time to plan your strategy for 2025.   Book a free recruitment MOT this month, and our team will audit your entire recruitment process, and come back to you with buckets of actionable insights– so you can go into the new year with a strong recruitment strategy.   Your MOT will include: 🎄 Your Glassdoor and Indeed pages 🎅 How well your organisation attracts candidates 🎁 How inclusive your recruitment process is   You’ll come away with plenty of useful resources, ideas and insights to hit the ground running in January.

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***Recruitment Market Update*** Thankfully its going the same direction as the UK weather- key indicator for that: June Sales - 35% better than June sales in 2023 & our strongest month YTD July New Jobs - on course to be the highest number this year It bodes well for H2 & hopefully the confidence continues to build in the market. #Recruitment #Update #Indicators

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Roles out with every agency in the North West 🙄 Let's be real, looking for a new role can be an exhausting experience for candidates. Therefore, why make it even more exhausting by allowing job seekers to be spoken to about the same role by multiple agencies. When a candidate is presented an opportunity multiple times by different agencies it is always seen as a red flag. From the business's point of view, I can see it as an opportunity to spread the bets, however, in the long run it can end up diluting the opportunity It makes it even more important to build relationships with a couple of agencies that know the business well, can act as an extension and deliver.

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Do you use agency drivers in your operation? Already worried about getting one of these messages tomorrow morning? Give me a on 07572 241 202, and lets have a discussion about how we can help you.

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Hiring Managers! Want to stand out against your local competitors?... I recently wrote a quick note on how the team here at ApplauseIT are using valuable data from our partners at Recruiter Insider, to assist our existing clients in standing out in the market (e.g. what are competitors doing differently to appeal to the most in-demand talent) Take a look at the piece, featured on my profile page! :)

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S/O to all those recruitment business owners. All those recruitment business owners who just, well, do it 🙌🏻 You know? Running your own agency is by far, the hardest & trickiest thing you'll ever do in your career - give or take. & I don't think people give themselves enough credit for literally just doing 'the thing' 💯 Of course there's always more you can do, always more you can bill, always better ways you can do things - but that shouldn't detract from allowing yourself some time, from time to time to acknowledge the good job you're doing. Because part of the battle, at times, is just navigating through it all 🚦 Sounds unglamorous. But that's because, it is. #recruitmentstartup #recruitmentinvestment #recruitmentbusinesssupport #recruitmentbusinesssetup #businesstips #recruitmentstartuptips

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Is your website supporting your BD efforts? In this job market, it’s crucial that your recruitment website attracts not only candidates but also clients. Here are five strategies to help you achieve this: 1. Design Clear Pathways for Clients – Make it easy for potential clients to navigate your site with distinct visual cues and clear links to client-specific pages. 2. Create Employer-Focused Content – Share valuable content that demonstrates your expertise and understanding of the industry, attracting employers through SEO and social media. 3. Publish Testimonials and Case Studies – Showcase success stories and positive feedback from clients to build trust and credibility. 4. Use Client-Focused Keywords – Optimise your website with keywords that potential clients are searching for, ensuring you appear in relevant search results. 5. Beef Up Your About Us Section – Highlight your team, values, and expertise to make your agency more approachable and trustworthy.

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Adding more agencies to your PSL may not be the answer I spoke with two clients last week who are considering adding more recruiters to their PSL next year. Both either felt there was a lack of commitment from their recruitment partners or they simply were not getting the right candidates and hoped more agencies would improve results. ❌ Lack of focus. I completely understand the logic—having multiple agencies feels like you're spreading your odds. But in reality? It often has the opposite effect. You end up with 2-3 recruiters putting in half the effort, racing to fill the role. What’s the solution? ✅ Work with a good recruiter you trust to prioritise your roles and give them their full attention. How do you ensure that? 👉 Exclusivity or a retainer. This ensures your recruiter is fully invested, dedicating their time and energy to finding the best candidates for you. Quality beats quantity, every time. #recruitment #hiring #saassales #techsales #sales

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Anyone with a UK passport try to "verify" your LinkedIn Profile⁉️ The first step ask for the country of your passport and I can't find the UK ... Can anyone help? Or am I just not seeing it? and HAPPY MONDAY by the way! 📞  anytime on  0481818224 🫶🏽 Love what you do! 🫶🏽 Love Recruitment! 🫶🏽 #rec2rec #sydneyrecruitment #melbournereruitment #recruiterlife #recruitmentjobs #recruiterlife #recruitmentroles #agencyrecruitment #recruitmentboutique

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Are your agency recruitment fees too high? Why not give ZyndSelect a go? Get a better outcome and reduce your agency recruitment fees by up to 90%! Registation is free, there are no set up costs and we'll guide you all the way. #employers #SMEs #CEOs #COOs #CPOs #CFOs #TalentAcquisition #HRDirector #SaveonRecruitment #AgencyCosts #AgencyFees #SaveMoney #HighROI #Disruption #MarketDisruption #Zynd #ZyndClub #ZyndSelect

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Need Feedback What are your 3 main factors in selecting a new recruitment partner when looking for a recruitment agency? #Recruitmentagency #recruitment #vendor #IThiring #NonIThiring #feedback #elitemindz

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Do you want to save money on freelancers? Do you want to avoid in country tax complications?? Do you want to remain 100% in control of the work??? We have a solution for you! ✔Huge talent pool ✔70% reduction in cost ✔ANY SKILL SET/ TECH STACK ✔Ideal freelancer sourced for each role (no bench) ✔Works CET or GMT hours ✔Remotely integrate into existing team ✔Directly managed by YOU ✔In country self-employment legislation is non applicable  ✔Long term and scalable solution   iOFFSHORE is getting very popular- client testimonials available on request!! Message me for a run through.   #remote #offshore #freelancers

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What a month!! 🎊🌟 6 x Vacancies filled across 6 x New Clients in September alone for Skill Spot UK 🍾 5 out of the 6 vacancies were filled by submitting just ONE candidate 🤯 We don't spam our clients with CVs of candidates who 'kinda' fit the bill We listen to your needs, take them on board and only submit an applicant if we're sure that they tick every box ✅ We understand that if you had time to be interviewing countless 'kinda' suitable candidates, then you wouldn't have any need to use an agency in the first place. If you're an ITP or an EPAO/AO with a vacancy that you've been struggling to fill for some time - give us a try! We're passionate about what we do and we pride ourselves on getting it right first time. Reasonably priced too 😉 And if we don't find your ideal hire, you don't pay a penny - So what is there to lose? Reach out for a non-committal chat now 🤝 📧 [email protected] 📞 07538 123 242 Or DM me directly here on Linkedin! 📩 #Hiring #OpenToWork #Apprenticeships #Awarding #SkillSpot

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Are you #OpentoWork ? Have you been put off having the "Open to Work" banner on your profile because of what pseudo experts, that have never worked in recruitment, said in a post? I have seen a number of posts and reposts of so called experts creating click bait by saying the Open to Work banner is desperate. The Open to Work Banner was created by LinkedIn to help people that want a job to be seen, the same as #Hiring is used by employers to let people know they are hiring. Recruiters want to be able to find the people that are open to a new job. If you don't use the Open to Work Banner, our clients struggle to fill their vacancies and you struggle to get that great job we want to talk to you about. #LinkedIn was originally created to help people find a job through online networking, don't be put off by Social Media Guru that don't have a clue about recruitment. If you are unsure about your job search, talk to a recruiter, we are the experts after all.

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This November, we’re making recruitment magic even sweeter. Load one job spec on Crystal, and we’ll give you another one for free. That’s right—Buy One Job Spec, Get One Free. Because when it comes to talent, more is always better.   Here’s how it works: 💎 Load a job spec for Crystal to source her brilliance on. 🤩 Get your next job spec completely free.   Crystal doesn’t mess around when it comes to finding the perfect fit. She’s out there hustling, sourcing top talent faster than you can say “where have you been all my life?” Now’s your chance to give her two jobs to crush for the price of one.   🚨 But hurry—this deal disappears faster than good candidates. Offer ends 30 November 2024. 🚨   Don’t miss out on this crystal-clear opportunity to build your dream team faster and smarter. Talent is calling—Crystal’s got the answer.   P.S. If you’re not doubling down on this deal, your competitors might. Just sayin’. Need to set up a meeting with Louise --> Meet with Louise Cox (hubspot.com)

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This November, we’re making recruitment magic even sweeter. Load one job spec on Crystal, and we’ll give you another one for free. That’s right—Buy One Job Spec, Get One Free. Because when it comes to talent, more is always better. Here’s how it works: 💎 Load a job spec for Crystal to source her brilliance on. 🤩 Get your next job spec completely free. Crystal doesn’t mess around when it comes to finding the perfect fit. She’s out there hustling, sourcing top talent faster than you can say “where have you been all my life?” Now’s your chance to give her two jobs to crush for the price of one. 🚨 But hurry—this deal disappears faster than good candidates. Offer ends 30 November 2024. 🚨 Don’t miss out on this crystal-clear opportunity to build your dream team faster and smarter. Talent is calling—Crystal’s got the answer. P.S. If you’re not doubling down on this deal, your competitors might. Just sayin’. Need to set up a meeting with Louise --> Meet with Louise Cox (hubspot.com)

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Whether you're hiring or looking to retain your best employees, it’s essential to ensure your salaries are aligned with market standards. Download our 2025 Salary Guide for Marketing, providing insights into salary benchmarking across the UK, hiring trends and timelines, and exclusive insights into the candidate sentiment in 2025. #MPSalaryGuide2025

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If you’re still using multiple recruitment agencies – DON’T | NO NO | DO NOT What a headache (paracetamols at the ready) - Duplicate CVs | Race against time to get CVs = Quantity, not Quality | Candidates not being qualified/screened properly | Candidates being contacted multiple times = poor candidate journey, negatively impacting your company's reputation as an employer of choice | CV to interview and placement ratio low | Relationships not being built | your time wasted While engaging multiple recruitment agencies may provide access to a broader pool of candidates, it's essential for you to carefully consider the potential drawbacks and develop strategies to help them effectively. Building strong relationships with a reputable agency that understands your company's needs and culture will lead to more successful hiring outcomes in the long run. You want your agency to become an extension of your team, working closely to achieve shared goals No headache (put them paracetamols away) Focussed search effort = Quality, not Quantity | Streamlined communication | Deeper understanding of your culture and values = great candidate journey | Efficient candidate screening and selection = better ratio from interview to placement | Stronger relationships being built = trust and collaboration TRUST ME; I'M A RECRUITER 😁

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