Rec2Rec. The Marmite sector or have you just not kissed enough frogs?

Rec2Rec. Recruiters appear to either love us or to hate us. The sector is a large focal point for scrutiny by fellow recruiters as this is the sector which provides the greatest insight into best and worst practice. Perhaps uniquely, our end user is the recruiter and looking at the social media press given to […]

A round Tuit

It’s the same every year. August. There you are on your inflatable li-lo, sipping on a Cocktail / Beer / Orange juice soaking up the sun’s rays and enjoying downtime, with the rest of the year stretching ahead. You get on the flight back and before you know it BOOM! SCS are giving us deadlines […]

Wednesday Surgery – opening this week

Recruitment……. Are you in the right sector for your personality? What should you be earning? Are your targets reasonable? Have you “hit the wall” and can’t see a way over it? Is your career on track? What do you need to do to be able to progress? Is the recruitment industry right for you? […]

Passion, Prospects, Perspective and Proportion

Firstly, I need to point out that I am no Zig Ziglar. This article isn’t designed to have the reader jumping off their chairs in a moment of wheel reinventing shaped enlightenment. It’s just a little bit of help for anyone who is feeling a bit of confusion about their career and the path they are taking. […]

The Florist VS the Supermarket

Over the last few years, I have seen an increasing number of blogs and social media posts from Recruiters and Search Consultants lambasting Recruitment Companies who offer low fee placements, reduced flat fees or seasonal discounts. The last one I saw made me think about the reasoning behind it and why a professional recruiter may […]

Why use a Rec2Rec Specialist?

I often get asked, “Why, if you work in the recruitment industry, would you ever need to use a Rec2Rec consultant?” I always then ask, “Why do applicants use recruiters for any role?” There are a few reasons you should consider speaking with a specialist prior to making a move. Time – This is all we do, […]

Merry Christmas and a Happy 2017

The new offices

This is just a quick update regarding our renovation work. Due to a couple of delays and small issues we are hoping that the new offices will be open and ready for business in Jan 2017. The interview room (pictured here) should be finished within a week or two with the rest following in December. […]

Recommend a friend scheme

This is just a quick reminder to let you know that we have a fabulous referral scheme in place. If you recommend a friend or colleague you can claim vouchers of your choice* Trainee / Resourcer / Researcher – Under 12 mth experience as a Consultant – £150 Over 12 months Recruitment Industry Experience – £200 *How […]

Summer update – We are looking for talent.

With the summer holiday season approaching at speed, this is one of our busiest times of year. 2016 has been particularly lively in terms of client growth and vacancy levels, with many adding new divisions and revenue lines. We have roles from Penrith to Brighton (and all in between) and across a wide range of sectors. As […]