Blog - August 2023

  • How to write a great job ad

    How to write a great job ad

    Posted on Monday, August 14, 2023 by Sharon Evans — No comments

    Writing a compelling job advert can be challenging, from years of experience we have put together a few of our tried and tested tips to help you attract the best applicants to your business. Use a relevant job title The job title is one of the most important parts of the job ad, you need to make sure it stands out and contains the words a candidate would use when searching for a new role. Job ...

  • Common hiring slip-ups

    Common hiring slip-ups

    Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2023 by Sharon Evans — No comments

    Hiring new employees is a pivotal stages in the employment journey, and Harper Evans Recruitment is here to guide you through some of the common missteps to ensure a seamless process. Think of us as your friendly experts, offering insights to help you sidestep potential pitfalls and make well-informed decisions. Let's dive into the world of recruitment blunders, starting with: Mistake 1 – ...

  • CV writing to beat the recruitment robots

    CV writing to beat the recruitment robots

    Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2023 by Sharon Evans — No comments

    With many recruiters and HR managers utilising Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) you may find that your CV is electronically filtered, and frustratingly will never seen by the recruiting manager. Used by many recruiting professionals, ATS software will create a shortlist from thousands of CVs, with some systems automatically ranking and assigning a score to applicants based on how well their CV ...