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Monday, 19 April 2010
Goodbye Blog!
We have decided to move the blog from our blogger account over to our website so that everything can be kept together in one place.
Monday, 12 April 2010
Most Searched Job Titles
We stumbled upon some very interesting statistics this morning which tell us the most searched job titles through a variety of online job boards. These stats were recorded in the final months of 2009 but seem to mirror what we have noticed so far in 2010. The top 5 roles were:
- Office Assistant
- IT Helpdesk Support
- Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- Receptionist
- Executive Assistant
It is interesting to see that the majority of the titles refer to business support roles and that there is still a big interest in Recruitment jobs too. As business support specialists we are used to dealing with candidates hoping to find these positions on a regular basis. If you are looking for one of the listed roles or something similar, why not check out our jobs page?
Alternatively, if you are one of the many candidates with an interest in becoming a recruitment consultant, drop us an email to work@yellowcatrecruitment.co.uk with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you'd be a fantastic recruit for Yellow Cat!
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Happy Birthday Jonny!
Jonny celebrated his **th birthday on Friday so on Thursday we got him a cake and card.
Don't ask how old he is!
Don't ask how old he is!
Monday, 29 March 2010
Temp to Perm Placements Doing Well
The Recruitment & Employment Confederations monthly Jobs Outlook survey has this month revealed that the number of temporary workers going on to become permanent employees has increased, despite predictions on the contrary.
The latest data from the REC Industry Research Unit has served to highlight the crucial role that temporary work plays in providing an important stepping stone into the jobs market.
If you are a candidate who is considering temporary work as a way of finding a permanent job feel free to call Yellow Cat Recruitment for advice or information on the latest temp vacancies. Alternatively, if you are an employer who is looking to hire and would like to discuss the benefits of temp to perm workers, please get in touch.
Monday, 15 March 2010
Yellow Cat Birthdays
Happy Birthday Rose. Have a good one!
A couple of weeks ago Adam was also celebrating. We managed to find candles for him!
Friday, 12 March 2010
Yellow Cats Top 10 CV Blunders!
Here at Yellow Cat Recruitment we consider ourselves very lucky to be able to assist some of the capitals highest calibre candidates in the Media, Marketing and Business Support field. Every day we receive numerous CVs from people with interesting backgrounds and impressive career histories.
As an agency we receive over 100 CVs a day and are often impressed by the time and effort that is put into some of the applications we receive. A CV is seen as a first foot in the door and a way of introducing yourself to prospective employees. It is therefore expected to be well presented, engaging and, most importantly accurate. Unfortunately this is not always the case!
Over the years we have seen numerous errors on candidate CVs, some have been honest mistakes whilst others that have been catastrophic! Below is our top ten from the past few years. We hope you find them as amusing as we did!
1. "Received a plague for Customer Service Executive Of The Year 2007"
2. "I left this position to go on maturity leave"
3. "I failed both exams with high grades"
4. “Assisted with filing, billing, printing and coping”
5. "Required to use my exceptional attention to to detail"
6. "Completed curses in French and Spanish"
7. "Responsible for ruining the entire department whilst manager was away"
8. "Accomplishments: Oversight of entire department."
9. "Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you shorty"
10. “Interests include eating Big Macs...”
We’re sure you’ll agree that there are some classics there and although they are very amusing, they teach us a valuable lesson – don’t just rely on spell check! Make sure you proof read your CV at least once before sending it to anyone!
Friday, 5 March 2010
The Market Is Picking Up Again.....
Happy Friday one and all!
I thought I'd take some time out from our very busy schedule to say hello and let you know how excited we are about the next couple of months. As many of you will have noticed, the job market is really beginning to pick up again. According to recent reports from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation the growth of permanent staff placements accelerated in February, reaching its strongest since July 2007.
This is great news, not only for us but for many of our candidates who have been patiently waiting for the market to pick up over the past few months. Keep an eye on our website for the latest vacancies and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook too!
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Yellow Cat Recruitment Embraces Online Marketing to Take 2009 by Storm
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation industry statistics state that there was a 16.8% decrease in industry turnover from 2007/2008 to 2008/2009. With such an enormous decrease how do recruitment agencies survive?
Established in 2006, Yellow Cat Recruitment recognised that due to the dramatically changing industry landscape it was essential to adapt its business strategy in order to remain at the forefront of the recruitment industry.
Throughout 2009 Yellow Cat Recruitment implemented a new marketing strategy which highlighted the need to increase their online presence. A partnership with top search engine marketing agency 4Ps Marketing was formed. 4Ps Marketing offer sustainable Search Engine Optimisation, Pay Per Click Management and Search Engine Marketing consultancy services. Yellow Cat Recruitment has decided to focus on search engine marketing initially to increase brand awareness.
The next phase was to incorporate social media. Yellow Cat Recruitment now post all of their new vacancies on Facebook and Twitter and also write regular blog posts about the recruitment industry.
With robust recruitment procedures, employers can be assured that they will receive only the highest quality candidates, as Yellow Cat Recruitment search for the very best talent around. Each candidate undertakes the Yellow Cat vetting process which includes a preliminary telephone interview, a face-to-face meeting, appropriate software testing and an innovative NLP Meta-programming method of questioning.
As Yellow Cat Recruitment aims to establish lasting relationships with its clients, the agency gains an understanding of each individual working environment and company ethos. This means that the agency is able to assist with any recruitment needs that companies may have, however last-minute. Whether it is finding temporary staff for London admin jobs, to permanent human resources jobs in London, Yellow Cat can make the recruitment process run as smoothly as possible.
Although the market certainly dipped in 2009, Yellow Cat’s client led approach coupled with the online strategy, has ensured that they weathered the credit crunch storm and are continuing to enjoy much success. In stark contrast to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation industry statistics, Yellow Cat’s turnover increased by 108% from 2007/08 to 2008/09.
Furthermore to cope with an increase in demand, Yellow Cat has recently hired Rose Bernez to work as a consultant in the Temporary Division. Rose Bernez comments:
“I am extremely proud to have joined the Yellow Cat Recruitment team and look forward to a bright future together”.
As the market continues to pick up the team is expected to grow even further in the coming months.
With business booming and the team getting bigger, 2010 looks to be a record-breaking year for Yellow Cat Recruitment.
About Yellow Cat Recruitment:
Yellow Cat Recruitment is a leading London recruitment agency. Having built a reputation as a professional, reliable and yet friendly agency Yellow Cat Recruitment will always carry out thorough research into prospective industries, companies and candidates to ensure longevity in the prospective relationships.
Yellow Cat Recruitment has been fully audited by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, the representative body of the private recruitment industry.
Employers who are to recruit for jobs in central London or candidates who are looking for job opportunities in London should contact Yellow Cat Recruitment today!
Contact
Adam Richardson
Head of Communications
Tel: 020 7580 7333
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Monday, 1 February 2010
Welcome to the team Rose!
Jonny, Om, Adam and Amina are today delighted to be able to welcome another new recruit to the team!
Rose Bernez joins us today as Temporary Consultant and we are all very pleased to have her on board.
Rose said this morning: "First day as a Yellow Cat and I can’t wait to get started in my role as Temporary Consultant. I’m very excited to be a part of the growing Yellow Cat team and hoping to contribute to the great success the company has already seen. I’m particularly keen to get to know all of the Yellow Cat temps and work closely with them to provide fantastic employment opportunities with our amazing client base. A fantastic start to 2010! "
Jonny Breeze, Yellow Cat's Director said: “Rose Bernez is a girl who oozes energy and has a real zest for life; two things that I’m positive will enable her to become a great asset to the team here at Yellow Cat. It’s fantastic news to have Rose on board - it’s going to be a very exciting 2010 for Yellow Cat!”
Rose is now officially a Yellow Cat! Welcome to the team!
Friday, 29 January 2010
Top Tips for Job Hunters
Over the past decade the ways in which people find themselves a new job has changed. In the past many would rely on newspaper ads or speculatively posting their CVs to companies they like the look of. In recent years however online job hunting has taken over and with the rise of social media the process has evolved and become more complex.
The following tips are designed to advise candidates on ways to stay one step ahead of the competition.
1. Ensure your CV is fully up to date and easily searchable
Although it is fairly obvious that your CV should be up to date before you send it to anyone, it is important that full care and attention is taken to ensure that every part of your CV relates to the roles you are applying for. It is also important to double check sections such as your Qualifications and Personal Profile to ensure they are relevant and up to date.
Additionally, it is also important to include wording that is relevant to the roles you are interested in throughout your CV as recruiters will often use keywords to search for candidates on online job boards.
2. Upload your CV to an online job board
Many candidates overlook online job boards in favour of the traditional approach of finding and applying for jobs themselves. By uploading your CV to one of the many job websites and creating a personal profile you are then available to be found by prospective employers or agencies. This can leave you safe in the knowledge that you are still in the market for new roles even if you do not have much spare time to searh for a job yourself. This is your chance to be headhunted!
3. Build an online presence
Once a tool for chatting with friends and letting people know what you had for lunch, social networking has exploded over the past year and can now play a big part in your job search. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account already, it is worth getting one as it enables you to connect and network with professionals in your industry.
Other sites such as Twitter have also become great tools for job hunting as it is possible to connect with industry professionals, find links to relevant websites and hear about new vacancies. Agencies such as Yellow Cat Recruitment use Twitter to ‘tweet’ every new vacancy they have as well as job hunting tips and advice. (www.twitter.com/YellowCatJobs)
4. Know your industry
Understanding the industry you are working in or trying to break into is just as important as knowing about the specific job role you are aiming for. Having a broad knowledge of industry trends, upcoming developments and market leaders in your field can help your confidence at interview stage and throughout your career. With so much information available through online feeds, expert blogs and trade magazines, it is easy to expand your knowledge.
5. Register with a Recruitment Agency
Recruitment agencies can be an extremely useful source for job vacancies and job hunting advice. Some employers carry out their main recruiting through agencies, so signing up can give you access to jobs that aren't advertised anywhere else.
Once you have an appointment, your agent will start by finding out what kind of jobs you're looking for and what experience you have. A good agency such as Yellow Cat Recruitment will not only go through your CV, help you improve your interview technique but also keep you updated with the latest vacancies and recruitment news through Facebook and Twitter.
Many agencies handle both temporary and permanent work. Even if you are only looking for permanent work, consider putting yourself forward for both – if you perform well in a temp role, it can sometimes lead to a permanent position.
For more information on utilising online methods to find a job you can follow Yellow Cat Recruitment via Twitter or Facebook, check out their London recruitment website or email them directly.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Talent Puzzle Recruitment Survey
Here at Yellow Cat Recruitment we pride ourselves on providing our clients with a high end, tailored service at rates we consider to be competitive and extremely good value. We ensure we know the exact needs of our client before sending any CVs and ensure that any candidates put forward are relevant to the role and can add value to the company. Unfortunately, recent research from online recruitment marketplace TalentPuzzle reveals that business owners and HR professional’s perceptions of recruitment agencies are not always as positive.
According to the survey, UK businesses are currently spending around two and a half billion pounds on external recruitment each year. 76% of the companies surveyed however felt that they were not getting value for money.
Despite this, employers understand the value of working with recruitment agencies, with 92% saying they were planning to use an agency in the next six months. Let’s hope they make the correct decision and use an agency like Yellow Cat who can promise to change their perceptions of agencies for the better.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Happy New Year from Yellow Cat Recruitment!
Hello and Happy New Year to all of our clients and candidates. We hope you had a fantastic Christmas break and were able to recharge those batteries! It was lovely to spend some time with our families and reflect on what has been a huge year for all of us.
We are back in the office and raring to go. Even though it is bitterly cold outside we are warm with enthusiasm for what should shape up to be a fantastic year for Yellow Cat!
As the team grows (watch this space!) we are anticipating a very busy first quarter of 2010 and are looking forward to presenting our candidates with a variety of new vacancies. Remember to check the jobs page on our website for new job vacancies in London.
As per usual, if you are looking for work don’t hesitate in emailing us your CV. Contact details for permanent and temporary recruitment can be found here.
One of our new year’s resolutions is to update the blog on a more regular basis so we promise it won’t be long before we are back. Until then, best wishes for 2010 form all of us!
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