Little light-hearted blog this week in light of recent events. For those readers 50 and over; the blue words are links to websites ðŸ¤
Scott BurnettOctober 25, 2019
For those who don't know already, we earn a living by recruiting recruiters. This is an activity that has been described as both "herding cats" and "aligning two constantly moving targets". I'd agree with both sentiments, and also add that having recruited across multiple sectors, both internally and agency-side, and…
Sean WaltersOctober 17, 2019
The whiteboard has kept true to its pledge of providing consistent quality content for the last 9 years, an uninterrupted run that draws comparisons to dynasties like M.A.S.H or The Simpsons. Like any longstanding TV show eventually the writers eventually need to slack off and as a result, we get…
Scott BurnettOctober 10, 2019
As recruiters, we are more than familiar with first days. Our BD call masquerading as a start check lets us share in a candidates Bambi like first steps. What I tend to tell people is that their first day will be unlike any other day you have, it’s usually fraught…
Scott BurnettSeptember 26, 2019
One of the things I hate to see is when a consultant, who has spent the entirety of their career at one agency, proceeds to leave the industry. It’s a waste and more often than not the result of poor judgment. Now, obviously I have a horse in this race,…
Scott BurnettSeptember 12, 2019
Blog topics are sometimes hard to come by, nine times out of ten they’re usually a cathartic exercise used to expel some of the recruitment demons we’ve experienced in the week. The importance of packaging a candidate, counter offers or salary expectations are brought into focus by a wayward candidates,…
Scott BurnettAugust 29, 2019
A demonic figure that makes Bram Stoker’s Dracula seem more at place with his numerical namesake on Sesame Street. Much like the folklore perpetuated in Lost Boys this evil presence can only harm you if you invite it in your home. For those who are in the dark let me…
Scott BurnettAugust 15, 2019
"Failure to prepare, prepare to fail" – Benjamin Franklin – Scott Burnett It’s always been a mantra close to my heart. Last year I was honored to be given the title of best man at my best friend’s wedding back home. I’m a visual learner and the only way I…
Scott BurnettJuly 18, 2019
This week marks my 5th week back running my old recruitment desk following the departure of yet another woman in my life, Natasha Foster. Although I've "kept my hand in" over the past 2 years, most of my recruitment work has been with former placements who have become friends and…
Sean WaltersJuly 11, 2019
The departure of our beloved Tash from the Rice team has had an inevitable knock-on effect. Aside from having absolutely no one to talk about the inner workings of Casa Amor or any aspect of Love Island, there is a slightly more frequent problem. I and Sean are now locked…
Scott BurnettJuly 4, 2019
