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How to make goals and stick to them
So it’s January; a time of year well known for “New Year Resolutions” and goals for the future. But how many of us actually accomplish them? A poll of 2,000 British people, published by Bupa, found that, half of those who made a resolution for 2017 were not confident they would stick to it. So how can you make goals and stick to them? Here are our top tips! Be realistic It’s ok to be ambitious but make sure you can achieve your goal! It should be challenging enough to be motivating but not so unattainable that you can't reach it without losing focus. Setting a realistic timeline for achieving your goal is vital. Define the goal Specify details if you can. Setting deadlines for projects can be a great motivator. Write them down or create a mood board if you’re more visual. The act of doing this can really help you to remember them and want to stick to them more. Make sure your goal is specific. For example don’t just say you want to lose weight. Say what your target weight to be. Tell people you’re doing it It’s surprising just who much it can convince you to stick to your resolution, knowing that others will know if you don’t succeed. It is engrained in our psyche to want to appear as successful as possible. Remind yourself why Before you start, write a list of reasons why you want to achieve this particular goal. When you feel as though you might fail, it can be great to read them and remind yourself why you’re doing it. Don’t worry if you stumble Ok, we all know that sticking to your goal is important but if you smoke once or have an eating cheat day, don’t let it derail you. So often people say assume that they should just give up entirely if they trip up once. This doesn’t have to be the case. No one is perfect but it doesn’t have to stop you achieving your dreams and goals.
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4 top recruitment tips for businesses in 2018
As we leave behind 2017 and say hello to 2018 it’s no secret that New Year is a busy time for the recruitment world. If you search “best time to find a job” you’ll probably understand why! So how can you be sure to make your recruitment in 2020 is successful? Here are four top tips: Start the recruitment process early January is an extremely popular time for job seekers. It is vital to start advertising roles as soon as possible to make sure you get the opportunity to snap up the best candidates before someone else does. You should also interview as soon as possible to avoid losing out on the best candidates. It’s very common for people hiring to wait too long to make decisions and miss out in what is a candidate driven marketing. Hire a specialist recruiter Not only is this going to save you time as won’t have to do the advertising and sifting through potential candidates but they can also use their knowledge and talent pool to give you excellent candidates that you may never have found otherwise. Be flexible throughout the hiring process There may be a candidate that doesn’t have a specific qualification you have asked for but could be perfect otherwise that you can consider training. Most good candidates will have demanding schedules including work and other interviews, so try to be flexible and offer more than one day to interview on. Be competitive Don’t forget that candidates generally look for a new role because they are looking for progression in their career. Make sure you are offering a competitive package. Make sure that your hiring manager or recruiter knows all the information about your company culture and the lifestyle working for your company can offer so they can be sure to really sell it to candidates. If you’re looking to hire a specialist recruiter, check out our Branch Locator to speak to your local team.
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Why jobseekers need to make THIS their New Year’s resolution!
New Year is a time to make promises and resolutions, and for job seekers they often think “New Year, New Career”. So what is the best resolution for job seekers to make in 2017? “Never stop Networking” In a world that has become social media focused it is easy to forget how you can use this to your advantage when job hunting. Did you know that 93% of Companies use social media in their Hiring process? So how can you maximise your chances of being spotted amongst the thousands of other social media users? Freshen up your LinkedIn profile ensure all your details are up to date, provide a number in your profile for recruiters to call, publish articles and share content that shows you are passionate about your career. Attend seminars, classes and networking events relevant to your sector or businesses you work in You never know who you will meet there and the skills you learn can be hugely beneficial to put on your CV. A great example of a class you could attend would be the free sessions run by Zoe Cairns and ZC Social Media - http://zcsocialmedia.com/all-events/ - A huge variety of businesses attend these and teach your skills which are sure to help you with using social media. If you aren’t local to Kent, there should be an agency running similar events near you! Let people know you’re job hunting Obviously, if you already have a job it might be worth keeping it quiet from work colleagues but you can definitely tell people you trust. You never know who might know someone that can help you. Be pro-active Don’t just sit and wait for roles, search for specialist recruiters and companies you may like to work for. Reach out to them and let them know you are job seeking and interested. Don’t pin your hopes on one role Although it’s good to feel confident, make sure you apply for a number of suitable roles and keep yourself open to looking until you have an offer. Good luck with your Job Search!
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How to stay on your client’s nice list this Christmas!
Just like the children who are being well behaved so that they stay on Santa’s nice list, everyone wants to be on their client’s good side, throughout the year. So here are a few top tips on how your office elves can make your clients feel valued during the festive period. Give thanks! Your clients have a number of other options when it comes to where they can spend their money; make sure to thank your clients for working with you and show them they’re valued. Recognise their achievements If they have won a company or individual award that year, or did something amazing, try to mention it in their Christmas card. For example “Dear Client, Thank you so much for another amazing year working with us. We just wanted to say how impressed we were with the amount of money you raised for ---- charity this year and congratulate you on being shortlisted for the ----award. Wishing you very Merry Christmas from our team to yours.” Give them great savings Christmas is an expensive time of year and everyone appreciate a good deal. Shops are well known for offering Boxing Day sales. If it suits your business you could offer an end of year sale or percentage off price for current customers as a loyalty incentive and thanks for working with your business. End of year round up If you’ve ever heard of a round robin then you’ll have a good idea of where to start. A good way to show your industry knowledge is to put together a newsletter type piece which showcases the biggest news in the industry you offer expertise in, as well as any big company news from you that year. Go and visit them Whether it’s with a Christmas card or with a Christmas gift, it’s good to visit your clients and show that you offer a personal touch when it comes to clients. So there are a few simple ways you can keep your clients happy this time of year. Can you think of any others? Comment below!
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4 reasons recruiters are like Olympic athletes!
With the Rio Olympic 2016 opening ceremony taking place tonight, it's hardly surprising we all have sports on the brain. The discussions about athletes have been buzzing around the office today and this has got us thinking. What do recruiters and Olympic athletes have in common? Quite a few things as it turns out! They are driven Top athletes just will not give up and this is a quality found in all good recruiters! A relentless work ethic and passion for what they are doing makes a brilliant combination. Just like the athletes, they bubble with energy, spending their time perfecting their technique to make sure they perform perfectly when they need to. Determined to win Whether it's closing a deal or crossing the finish line, they have an insatiable desire to be the best. The focus and competitiveness of an athlete can only be rivalled by recruiters placing candidates and aiming for top biller. Team Player Not every sport involves playing with a team but there is almost always a team behind them, working together to help them achieve. Recruiters are very similar. Working as a team, like relay race runners, they play to one another’s strengths and break jobs into smaller pieces to get them done quickly and to the best of their abilities. Go for gold Just like an athlete, recruiters always have their eyes on the prize. They are determined to provide a gold (medal!) standard of care to their clients and get their candidates their dream role. Can you think of any qualities or attributes of Olympic athletes you could apply to your own job role?
