On 26th February the first Twitter reports began to surface claiming Ukraine had shot down two Russian IL-76 military transport planes. Later reports claimed that two US intel sources confirmed the downing of two aircraft in the area of Bila Tserkva and Vasilki, killing all crew (with 132 paratroopers KIA in both airplanes). The planes were supposedly on it’s way to the airport of Hostomel, where Russian VDV paratroopers had established control of the runway. According to intel reports, the plan was to establish an airbridge for other forces to join in the offensive and seize the capital of Uk ..read more

For most companies actively hiring in a tight job market, LinkedIn is the most important recruitment tool. However, that is exactly the reason why LinkedIn is increasingly becoming saturated. Every recruiter is active and dependent on it. In order to still be able to attract top talent, companies are searching for new ways to find those candidates. So, there is a shift noticeable in which companies move forward to the usage of referral programs. However, when taking a closer look at those referral programs there are often made some common mistakes. Let’s look at them! Poor information provided ..read more

Technological advancements and changing views and needs of employees created a situation in which flexible work arrangements such as flextime have become increasingly important for both employer and employee. The war on talent is alive and kicking. Flexibility at work has become a tool to attract new talent. What is workplace flexibility? Defining the concept of flexibility at work is not easy. After all, there are many different forms of flexibility and therefore also different definitions. Flexibility is a concept that can have different meanings depending on the context in which it ta ..read more

It’s the beginning of a new year and that is traditionally a time in which people tend to look around for new opportunities. LinkedIn is the place to be when it comes to finding a job. However, as we have discussed before it is crucial to have an optimized and complete LinkedIn profile. In this article, we will talk about how you can write a persuasive and professional headline. What is a headline on LinkedIn? Your headline on LinkedIn is simply the small area of text that is visible beneath your name on your profile page and when interacting with other users. Every time you create or i ..read more

LinkedIn is the place to go when it comes to finding a job. With 77% (Jobvite, 2018) of recruiters using LinkedIn as their main source for reaching out to candidates, it is becoming increasingly important for recently graduated job seekers as well. LinkedIn is very much like a digital version of your resume and/or business card. In order to be successful on LinkedIn, you will therefore need to treat it just like your resume. Recommendations are part of your LinkedIn profile and are essentially references from people who you have worked with. In this article, we will explore the best practices ..read more

Research (2018) from Silkroad with 1000 participating companies, showed that around 55% of all 329.702 hires that were registered were referrals. Traditionally, referrals from employees have always been a great source for companies to hire good quality candidates. However, it is a movement that has been increasing over recent years and has now become the main source of recruitment. For most companies, referral recruitment is therefore critical to reaching their growth targets. Especially in the current job market which is defined by a shortage of qualified candidates, referral recruitment is t ..read more

When you are looking for a new challenge, it can be quite difficult to keep track of all your sent job applications. Because time is scarce and recruiters often focus on candidates that are an immediate fit for the position, your application may end up on the big pile waiting to be processed. Regardless of whether or not you would be invited for a job interview, you would want to know what the status is of your application. So, if you are serious about staying in the lead when it comes to your job applications it’s advisable to keep track of them yourself. In this article, I will provide you w ..read more

As a recent graduate, searching for a job can be a daunting quest. Even in today’s job market, which is in favor of candidates, it can still be difficult to find the right job. It’s not just about the money anymore, you would want to find a company that fits with your personal values and career goals. Creating a clear image of the job you want and in which type of work environment you would thrive is difficult. But once you have figured that out, the next questions that arise are even harder to answer. Where can you find those jobs and companies? How do you get hired as a recent graduate with ..read more

With 2019 coming to an end, it’s time to take a look at the biggest recruitment trends for 2020. The first thing that comes to mind is that the whole recruitment industry is changing. There is a shift going on to a recruitment world in which there is more focus on the candidate experience, technology and automation. Sourcing Automation Tools – changing the role of recruiters Ask a recruiter how their day looks like, and they will likely tell you that they spend quite some time on sourcing new candidates. Research from Entelo (2018) has shown that recruiters spent anywhere between 30% to 50% of ..read more

Video is becoming increasingly popular within recruitment. At some large corporations, an introduction video is now mandatory and part of the hiring process. When you are applying for jobs it is becoming ever more important to stand out from your competition. One way that yields a high rate of success is to use video to introduce yourself to recruiters and hiring managers. In this article, we will explore the different steps needed to create a successful video CV. Determining the structure Before you should even start thinking about filming, it is important to have a clear image of what ..read more