19th January 2011
Issue 486
CONTENTS

A message from our sponsors: 
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Are you looking to sell your Recruitment or recruitment-related business? Are you looking for funding or want to acquire another company then why not speak to UK Recruiter? 

Regardless of the current economic situation, there are still plenty of buyers out there looking for the right business to acquire. Over the last 12 years UK Recruiter have built a large and impressive network of contacts in most parts of the industry that are actively looking for new acquisitions of all sizes. In the last 18 months we have promoted and instigated numerous sales and made many introductions. UK Recruiter can either work on your behalf to help promote the sale of your business or introduce the relevant contact that can do so. 

We have also worked direct with buyers to help find the right business to acquire. Let us handle the hassle and provide you with an effiecient and cost effective service. We will consider working with any related industry business.   Projects that we are working on currently include: 
- Project Clover: the sale of an established group of job boards which covers 4 niche business sectors
- Project Texas: the sale of a group of purchasing careers job boards
- Project Daffodil: the sale of a selection of job boards with an enviable regional presence

For more information whether a buyer or seller contact mike@ukrecruiter.co.uk All discussions are treated in strict confidence.

Weekly Tips - My 3 Favourite Websites

http://www.google.com/analytics - Great way of learning more about visitors to your website. Be warned - plenty of information here!

http://www.netvibes.com - Customise and arrange your news feeds with ease.

http://www.mailchimp.com - Make your online marketing more effective and measurable.

Provided by Kamal Ladwa of Oak Tree Recruitment http://www.oaktreerecruitment.com 

Why not submit your own "three things" for this section.  Or you can share your three favourite websites for recruiters. 

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Article: Five Ways of Building Your Reputation on LinkedIn by Laurent Brouat 

One of the main benefits of LinkedIn is to raise your reputation and your brand. But how to do that? I have identified five reputation building tools on LinkedIn.

1) Status updates

Every time you post a status update, you communicate about what you are doing…you can really use the status update to communicate your brand and mention the things you are developing according to your target. For example if I want to be known as the expert in the marketing for consumer goods, I will share articles or conferences I have seen/attended in this industry. I will showcase my knowledge through sharing. You build your reputation with the status update over time!

2) Groups

You need to find and select relevant groups according to your target. For example, with the same example mentioned earlier, I would look for consumer goods groups or marketing groups in my region/country. The idea is to select groups in your industry/function or region. Once you have selected and got into these groups, you can interact with members and offer your thoughts and comments on the hot topics. You can even share the articles you wrote on your blog in the “news” section or promote a conference/event you are organising. People will start seeing your contributions and comments and you will be part of the community and you will be seen as an expert.

3) Events

This is probably the most under utilized section of LinkedIn. The section “Events” can be used in two different ways. The first way is to find and spot conferences/events you could be interested in. Every time you register for an event, it will appear in your news section and your contacts will see it. The second way is to organise events yourself and promote them through LinkedIn. You will build your reputation by showing that not only do you attend and participate in events of your industry but by organizing events or even speaking at events.

4) Questions and Answers

This is the trickiest section. A lot of experts on LinkedIn build their reputation through answering questions from people who are looking for expert views. This is a great way to put a foot in the door as many people start by asking questions before hiring someone…this is another way of building your reputation as the more “best” answers you will get, the higher your expert ranking will be. I have seen a lot of people crafting ready made answers to gain time. That is the main problem of this tool: it is time consuming!

5) All the apps available on LinkedIn

To reinforce your message and your brand, you can leverage all the apps available on LinkedIn. If you have a blog, you can use WordPress application. You can use Google doc presentation and embed a video on the presentation. And last but not least, you can re-order the sections to put the most relevant information at the top of your profile i.e. I put my recommendations at the top of my profile but you can put your skills first.

Founder and Consultant at Link Humans, Laurent lectures at Business Schools and Universities (ESSEC uk, Reims Management School, Rouen Business School…) on how to use Social Media and Social Networks. He gives more than 20 talks every year and has run more than 40 Linkedin and Twitter workshops. Laurent writes articles about Social Media and Social Networks and has been quoted in the press. http://linkhumans.com/  

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Jobs in Recruitment

Here are a selection of the latest traditional, on-line and corporate HR recruitment vacancies from the Changeboard site:
- Talent Consultant / In-house recruiter - London
- Temps consultant - Interim Management into Finance - Oxfordshire
- Resourcing Consultant (Recruitment Resourcer) -Construction - City of London
- Resourcing Partner - Essex
- Lead Recruitment Consultant - London 

The UK Recruiter job board is run in conjunction with Changeboard. We are currently offering up to a 50% discount for recruitment consultancies to post their recruitment jobs.   To find out more contact Joe at Changeboard on 020 8675 8851 or email joe@changeboard.com and quote UK Recruiter. 

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UK Recruiter News 

Louise's UK Recruiter blog
You can read Louise's UK Recruiter blog at http://ukrecruiter.typepad.com. She has recently posted about A bit of Advice from James Caan, SMART 2011 Conference - Pre Event Thoughts, Social Networks vs Job Boards and 2010 Recruitment Market Survey report. You can also keep up to date with other recruitment blogs from the UK via the UK Recruiter blog watch page at http://www.ukrecruiter.co.uk/blogs.htm. 

Discussion Board Summary
Don't forget to visit The Discussion Board. Current topics on the site include:
- Commission Structure for Bus Dev
- Recruitment databases integrating with LinkedIn
- Recruitment training package
You do not need to be registered to post or view messages on the discussion board.  Visit the site, ask questions and share your knowledge.  

News from UK Recruiter Plus

The following documents have been added in the past couple of weeks:
- Candidate Sourcing Best Practices
- Three steps to more sales
- The Feature-Accomplishment-Benefit approach to selling
- A comprehensive guide to building a talent pool 
UK Recruiter Plus is an on-line collection of information for recruiters provided by the industry's experts. You can view a full list of documents or subscribe, to access the articles.

 

Industry News 

3 years of Innovative Online Marketing for CV-Library!

"CV-Library is a finalist for the ‘Innovative Online Marketing Award’ at the OnRec Awards 2011, receiving this nomination for the third consecutive year. During the past three years CV-Library’s database has grown from 1.2 to 3.1 million CVs, reflecting the increasing success in attracting CV registrations through its online marketing.  An ABCe audit confirmed CV-Library was receiving a monthly intake of 122,000 CVs from its focused online marketing strategies, with continual development of the affiliate programme and gradual acquisition of niche websites. CV-Library has concentrated on having clear, focused and measurable online strategies to ensure it delivers on passive audiences, witnessing higher levels of CV registrations.  www.cv-library.co.uk"

Starr Tincup and BlueSky PR 
"Starr Tincup, the premier full-service marketing agency dedicated to the human capital management (HCM) software and services industry, is pleased to announce the creation of a strategic partnership with BlueSky PR, a firm based in London that specializes in public relations and communications for recruitment, HR, business education and other niche sectors. For more information, visit www.starrtincup.com or www.bluesky-pr.net."

This week's vacancies for you to work on
"New from TalentPuzzle this week are the following employer vacancies:
- Health & Safety Advisor, London, £35-40k @ 8%
- Contact Center Learning & Development Manager, Wembley, £28-35k @ 15%
- SEO Executive, Northampton, £19 - 25k @ 10%
- Infrastructure Support Team Leader, Newcastle upon Tyne, £35k @ 8%
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Guardian Jobs Teams up with TwitJobSearch 
"TwitJobSearch the first real-time job search engine, is excited to announce their partnership with leading UK jobs board Guardian Jobs. The new partnership is a simple, cost-efficient solution to increase Guardian Jobs' reach and engagement with jobseekers via social media platforms. Through their alliance with TwitJobSearch, The Guardian Jobs will be able to streamline the amount of time and resources their clients dedicate to recruiting employees. Other organisations working with TwitJobSearch include: KPMG, KFC, adidas, HAYS, Quest, and Incisive Media. They have recently been featured on BBC Click, the BBC's flagship technology programme."

G4S announces a global first
"G4S plc, the world’s leading international security solutions group, has launched a corporate careers website to provide centralised access to all global vacancies within the group. The launch of careers.g4s.com also provides a central hub for information, news and advice which can be continually distributed through a variety of social media channels.  Not only does the site provide a “one stop” solution to hiring managers but it also seamlessly works with any applicant tracking system.  The new career centre offers the opportunity to connect with candidates through social media channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter offering a deeper insight into the candidate, where they have worked and their network of contacts. The system also gives G4S the capability to drive out relevant news, content and job opportunities to these candidates through social channels. In addition to the external social media channels G4S has created a secure environment within the new career centre where candidates can express their views, interact with hiring managers and gain a true sense of community. Candidates are invited to join forums and groups where they have the opportunity to gain a stronger understanding of the business, its people and its hiring processes. visit www.g4s.com"

JobMate Technology increases its Market share
"The low cost multi-posting software provider Jobmate.co.uk is set for solid growth this year as more recruiters take advantage of its cost effective multi-posting and applicant tracking solutions. In addition to strong gains from Recruitment Agencies that have switched over to JobMate from other providers, a number of corporate clients are also taking up JobMate’s offering. Top brands including United Biscuits, Kimberley Clark and Esporta Heath Clubs have all signed up to JobMate technology this month. JobMate are aiming to become the market leader in the UK. They provide multi-posting technology for Recruiters for £ 365 + vat a year for an agency with up to 10 consultants. A sliding scale applies for larger agencies.  For further details or to arrange a free trial recruiters should visit www.jobmate.co.uk or call JobMate directly on 0845 051 2644"

Hitwise top 10 Recruitment Sites, week ending 15th January 2011
The most visited UK recruitment sites last week, starting with the most popular, were www.linkedin.com, www.reed.co.uk, www.totaljobs.com, www.jobsite.co.uk, www.jobrapido.co.uk, www.indeed.co.uk,  www.jobs.nhs.uk,  www.tes.co.uk,  www.cv-library.co.uk and www.jobisjob.co.uk. For more information about Hitwise, visit http://www.hitwise.co.uk
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