Tag: tech recruitment

Research reveals a quarter of students have decided to pursue a tech career since the pandemic

17 May 2021

However, during the UK’s first ScaleUp Week, 46% graduates reveal universities still encourage applications to large over small organisations, and 23% are given no advice at all Females find it harder (31%) to secure their first tech roles compared to men (21%), survey shows Manchester, UK; 13th May 2021: Almost a quarter (22%) of 16-17 […]

Tech Recruitment: Understanding Tech Talent Infographic

13 May 2021

Tech talent is in high demand; tech scaleups and businesses are booming as a result of the last 12 months while other organisations from almost every industry imaginable are looking to digitise and keep up in a tech-first era. We’re currently in a candidate driven market when it comes to recruiting tech talent; with the […]

Why Hire a Data Protection Officer?

12 May 2021

It’s no secret that data has become the most valuable asset in the world. In fact, some sources claim it’s overtaken oil to be our most valuable commodity. Data provides endless possibilities for marketing, sales and knowledge of your customer base – it’s almost limitless. Therefore, it’s worth protecting. If you fall victim to a […]

Talent Tales or Reality Part III: You Need Six Figures for Successful Talent Acquisition

7 May 2021

There are a lot of talent acquisition experts working with global players who sit on multimillion-dollar recruitment budgets. The reality is that most startups and mid-sized companies are trying to actively recruit without such large committed budgets, particularly in 2021, when hiring has been fundamentally tied to business recovery. Beyond this, while the real-life challenges […]

Top Recruitment SEO Tips You Should Be Following Today

28 April 2021

As the majority of tech candidates use Google to find their next position, recruitment search engine optimisation (SEO) is essential. Without SEO, attracting clients and candidates will always be an uphill struggle. Why should recruiters care about recruitment SEO? The purpose of search engine optimisation is to get your website ranked based on algorithms. There […]

Technology alone won’t drive hires, here’s why you need recruitment marketing

19 April 2021

When you’re a tech business, it’s easy to think that the calibre of your technology you can offer candidates will make them want to work for you. If you’re working with the latest developments in robotics, AI or computer science to name but a few, it’s easy to expect that you’ll be an exciting prospect […]

Why the first ten hires are vital for a scaling tech business

12 April 2021

Steve Jobs once said, “when you’re in a startup, the first ten people will determine whether the company succeeds or not.” While it seems like a lot of pressure to rest the company’s success on ten individuals, we can’t deny that these people will have the most impact and influence. In the early stages of […]

5 tips for supercharging your tech recruitment machine

8 April 2021

Like with any business process, hiring new talent should be streamlined and efficient. In a scaling business, you may not have yet had the chance to perfect these processes, but it can be a work in progress. Ultimately, employers need a recruitment process that runs like a well-oiled machine. There are so many different elements […]

Questions you should ask to help you master executive hiring

7 April 2021

Hiring executives and senior staff is no mean feat. It’s a challenge that both scaling businesses and more prominent names will have to undertake at a certain point, yet hiring senior-level team members can alter the company’s dynamic from how teams are managed to the company culture. With scaling businesses, senior hires have a lot […]

Fighting The Digital Skills Gap: How To Bring Digital Skills into Your Organisation

1 April 2021

The world is going digital, we can’t deny it, and we certainly can’t escape it. In almost every industry, you can imagine digital transformation is occurring; if it’s not already, then plans are certainly in place. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2022 emerging technologies will generate 133 million new jobs in place of […]