You constantly read about unprofessional tactics employed by recruiters as they continue to chase the next deal and how contractors and permanent candidates are the innocent victims within the recruitment process, but from my experience as a recruiter it works both ways!
All too often candidates feed recruiters with a pack of lies regarding their experience, past roles and their current situation which makes a recruiter’s job almost impossible to provide a professional service to its clients and candidates alike.
Just yesterday I had a conversation with an unemployed IT candidate looking for a permanent role. I discussed the role and the client in great depth, ensured the opportunity I am recruiting for matched his skills, his salary expectations and the location he desired to work in. I then asked if he would be available for an interview the very next day which he agreed would be fine, so I passed on his CV to the client!
While discussing the candidates CV with the client, a few concerns emerged relating to the candidate’s previous experience so I suggested obtaining references from the candidates last few positions. The candidate agreed to this, but since that last phone call the candidate has not produced references as agreed and no longer returns my calls! Strange behaviour for somebody out of work and looking to get back into employment!
Another favourite of mine is candidates who cancel interviews the day they are suppose to be attending. I do ensure I call all candidates the day before interview to answer any last minute questions they have about the role and client so give them an opportunity therefore providing an opportunity to withdraw from the interview process. I just don’t understand why people are not open and tell you there and then, rather than send an email or not even bother to inform you at all!
Not for one minute I am saying all candidates behave in this manner, as the majority of people I deal with are professional and I am rarely let down, just as not all recruiters are sharks looking to line their own pockets. I just hope I am seen as a recruiter who provides a professional service to both the clients I recruit for and the candidates I represent.
If you are a candidate or client and want to learn more about the professional recruitment service Eventus IT aims to provide, feel free to visit our website www.eventus-it.com or email us at info@eventus-it.com. You can also follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/eventusit
Thursday 16 April 2009
Wednesday 1 April 2009
IT Graduates in the Credit Crunch
It is well documented that the graduates of 2009 will not have it easy when looking to secure their first rung on the career ladder as graduate positions fall for the first time since 2003 with the Banking industry leading the way with a hefty 28% cut in graduate vacancies and for the first time a salary freeze industry wise.
All this makes for depressing reading for 2009’s graduates as they are the first to have contributed tuition fees for the full three years of their studies. However gloomy the news may seem, there is a silver lining for technology graduates, such as software engineering and computer science. Companies will continue to hire technical savvy graduates throughout 2009 to try and bolster a UK wise IT skills shortage.
However, don’t think a technical degree alone will be enough to secure that coveted first position since graduation. Today’s employers are looking for that little extra those graduates who as well as possessing strong academic skills can communicate both written and verbally.
As today’s graduates chase fewer graduate positions in 2009 what can they do to increase their chances of employment? The overwhelming consensus from the Head of the CBI, Richard Lambert says students should get first hand practical work experience while at university to complement their theoretical knowledge. Employers are not expecting graduates to be fully trained but they do value graduates people skills, their keenness and ability to problem solve.
Although the graduate market is not as buoyant as in recent years Eventus IT is still looking to fill graduate vacancies for clients across the UK these include:
Graduate Desktop Support-Middlesex http://tiny.cc/tvZ4C
Graduate Software Developer-Cardiff http://tiny.cc/YLZMf
Graduate Software Developer-Bristol http://tiny.cc/Ltz7D
Graduate Java Developer-Bristol http://tiny.cc/55PiW
Graduate Helpdesk-Aberdeen http://tiny.cc/PClqt
You can also view a list of other contract and permanent roles UK wide by visiting our website www.eventus-it.com. Also if you have any questions about the graduate IT market or the state of the IT market in general feel free to visit our site and leave us a message one of our consultants will be more than happy to speak to you in person to discuss any questions you may have.
All this makes for depressing reading for 2009’s graduates as they are the first to have contributed tuition fees for the full three years of their studies. However gloomy the news may seem, there is a silver lining for technology graduates, such as software engineering and computer science. Companies will continue to hire technical savvy graduates throughout 2009 to try and bolster a UK wise IT skills shortage.
However, don’t think a technical degree alone will be enough to secure that coveted first position since graduation. Today’s employers are looking for that little extra those graduates who as well as possessing strong academic skills can communicate both written and verbally.
As today’s graduates chase fewer graduate positions in 2009 what can they do to increase their chances of employment? The overwhelming consensus from the Head of the CBI, Richard Lambert says students should get first hand practical work experience while at university to complement their theoretical knowledge. Employers are not expecting graduates to be fully trained but they do value graduates people skills, their keenness and ability to problem solve.
Although the graduate market is not as buoyant as in recent years Eventus IT is still looking to fill graduate vacancies for clients across the UK these include:
Graduate Desktop Support-Middlesex http://tiny.cc/tvZ4C
Graduate Software Developer-Cardiff http://tiny.cc/YLZMf
Graduate Software Developer-Bristol http://tiny.cc/Ltz7D
Graduate Java Developer-Bristol http://tiny.cc/55PiW
Graduate Helpdesk-Aberdeen http://tiny.cc/PClqt
You can also view a list of other contract and permanent roles UK wide by visiting our website www.eventus-it.com. Also if you have any questions about the graduate IT market or the state of the IT market in general feel free to visit our site and leave us a message one of our consultants will be more than happy to speak to you in person to discuss any questions you may have.
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