Recruitment, technology and the human element
- May 16th, 2012Are recruitment agencies becoming obsolete in an era where access to jobs and applicants is just a click away? Would it be possible to screen, evaluate and make the right hiring decision though technology alone? Niteske Marshall, MD of Network Recruitment, shares her thoughts in this guest blog. Will the prevalence of employers/job seekers engaging [...]
...moreThe importance of creativity in the finance industry
- May 8th, 2012If you’re reading this, chances are that you are dressed in a serious, pencil striped and professionally tailored business suit. You’re up at 5am to work out or face the traffic, compile long-term strategies and focus on critical business decisions. I get it – the finance industry is a serious one. But do all work [...]
...moreShould employers prohibit access to social media sites?
- April 25th, 2012By guest blogger Niteske Marshall. Network Recruitment Managing Director, Niteske Marshall, joined the company as a recruitment consultant in 1998, after completing a BA (Honours) Industrial Psychology degree at the University of Stellenbosch. She has a passion for developing young business people into business leaders. In my endeavours as MD of Network Recruitment, I’m often asked [...]
...moreAs we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other?
- April 20th, 2012How our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication
...moreDo facial blemishes negatively impact job applicants?
- April 13th, 2012A job interview is stressful, period. You need to know where you are going (in more ways than one), do your homework thoroughly and be ready for curve balls. In-between all of this, you need to look good and be well-dressed. But what about physical features out of your control? New research proves that looks [...]
...moreWill you fail to have a great career?
- March 27th, 2012The difference between a great career and a missed opportunity is often not that far apart. In this funny and blunt talk from TEDxUW, Larry Smith pulls no punches when he calls out the absurd excuses people invent when they fail to pursue their passions.
...moreAre there jobs out there for young, recently qualified Chartered Accountants?
- March 22nd, 2012A distraught mother recently contacted the Network Recruitment team with a problem: her son, a newly qualified Chartered Accountant, is having difficulty to find employment. Much more difficult than he has envisioned when he enrolled at university. Although – after job hunting for two-and-a-half-months – he was offered a temporary contract, it was yanked out [...]
...moreTechnical assessments for software developers: a necessary evil?
- March 16th, 2012Specialist IT consultant Lara Green points out that technical assessments, often a compulsory part of certain interviews, is quite a sore point for software developers. In some instances, candidates need to avail themselves for a full day of assessments before even sitting down for an interview. Unfortunately, these assessments are often non-negotiable, even for senior [...]
...moreThe secret to better workforces, better workplaces and stronger companies.
- March 13th, 2012If you keep your ear to the ground or meet with friends for after-work drinks every now-and-again, you’ll probably pick up that many companies are not addressing the critical needs and frustrations of their employees. And according to a worldwide survey done by Deloitte, companies often don’t have a realistic picture of how employees see [...]
...moreThe power of introverts in the workplace
- March 9th, 2012In a culture where being social and outgoing are prised above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.
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