In todayโs rapidly evolving job market, where speed and efficiency are paramount, I find it astonishing that some companies are entertaining the practice of “interview proxies.” For those unfamiliar, this involves hiring someone else to take an interview on behalf of a candidate.While the pressure to secure top talent is…
Recruiter: โHave you applied with X Company? Do you know them?โJob Seeker: โNo, never heard of themโฆ submit CVโRecruiter submits CV and thenโฆX Company: โWeโve received this CV from 4 different Recruiters. If this candidate canโt manage their applications, then itโs not the type of person we would employ. Please…
๐ ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ณ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ ๐ Today is the 1st day of the second half of 2024. This is a good time to think about what weโve done so far and look forward to good things for the rest of the year. As we move into this new part, let us focus our energy…
๐๐ผ๐๐๐ง๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ค๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ค๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ We, as recruiters with experience, have observed that imposter syndrome is a frequent issue for many skilled applicants in their hunt for jobs. It’s an ordinary problem which might prevent people from going after desired positions and promoting themselves well. Imposter syndrome is this constant sense that you are not skilled or deserving…
The Lies We Tell: ๐ช๐ต๐ h๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฏ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต (A Recruiter’s Rant) As a recruiter, I spend countless hours sifting through CVs and interviewing candidates. Ideally, this should be an exciting part of the process – finding the perfect match for a company and a candidate. But all too often, it turns into a frustrating exercise…
The Great Resignation. It dominated headlines, baffled HR departments, and left many organizations scrambling to fill vacant positions. While the initial surge may have subsided, the aftereffects are still very much a reality. We’re facing a talent shortage unlike anything we’ve seen before, and employers need to adapt to this…
In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. But it’s not just about offering competitive salaries and benefits. Candidates are increasingly looking for a positive candidate experience. This comprises every touchpoint, from the initial job application to the final offer (or rejection). …
The Downside of Counteroffers ๐ฎ Managers can retain talented staff by providing ongoing education and clear paths to advancement. Promoting from within helps employees feel valued and part of the company’s success.Accepting counteroffers is not in the interest of the employee at all – well 99% of the time. There…
Best Boutique IT Recruitment Agency in South Africa We are thrilled to announce that DataTech Recruitment has been named the Best Boutique IT Recruitment Company in South Africa! This prestigious award recognizes our commitment to providing exceptional service to both our clients and candidates. At DataTech Recruitment, we specialize in connecting top talent with…