(2/2) This paints a picture of a tightening job market in August, with fewer job openings but increased competition among job seekers. To read the full snapshot, head here - buff.ly/3AWo3uM

(1/2) Our Recruitment Trends Snapshot for August is out now 👇 🔽 Jobs posted down by 20% 🔼 Applications up by 26% 🔼 Average applications per job up by 7

(4/4) How you think your clients perceive you and how they actually do might be very different. It’s vital that you work with people who respect you, to achieve long-term success. Here are 16 questions to ask yourself to figure out if this is the case. 📖 buff.ly/4e49dAQ

(3/4) More candidates are using AI for job applications, leaving recruiters with enormous numbers of candidates to shift through. While AI can offer a solution, you need to make sure it’s quality tech. 📖 buff.ly/4cRTZxV

(2/4) For any recruiter the quality of a hire is critical. Get it right, and you’ll have a happy candidate and client. Get it wrong and you’ll likely lose money and future business. However, measuring quality is difficult. Here’s what 4 experts think. 📖 buff.ly/3XqsR4m

(1/4) Happy Monday! Here’s your weekly recruitment reading list 👇 We’ve had the Great Resignation, and now it seems we have the Great Hesitation. 71% of employees have admitted that fears around job security are preventing them from moving jobs. 📖 buff.ly/4d5z8aB

First impressions matter, and your recruitment website is on the front line. Here are 4 tips to boost your branding throughout 👇 Need help with a brand-driven recruitment website? Head here - buff.ly/4dbLOhg #Recruitment #Website #Brand

(3/3) Just engaging conversations with experts who offer fresh strategies and real-world solutions to help you elevate your game. Can’t wait until Tuesday? Check out season 1 and 2 here - buff.ly/3Mq3jyb

(2/3) Talent Matters is your go-to hub for insightful discussions on all things recruitment. Each episode features a different industry professional who shares their experiences, insights, and advice from the recruitment frontlines. ❌ No boring lectures ❌ No sales pitches

(1/3) The Talent Matters Podcast returns in just 5 days 🚀 Here’s what to expect 👇

(4/4) No matter the market, recruiters always need to be able to find quality candidates fast. From fully utilising your CRM to data-driven insights for job board decisions, here’s how the right technology can boost your candidate sourcing. 📖 buff.ly/3SSCLt3

(3/4) Despite the rise of AI and Boolean, good critical thinking from recruiters is essential. While AI can generate efficient results, it lacks the human ability to recognise patterns and nuances in candidate profiles. Here’s why. 📖 buff.ly/3yYbAX1

(2/4) Candidates are now using AI throughout the entire hiring process, from CVs and cover letters to mock interviews. However, this is a challenge for recruiters who must distinguish genuine skills from AI-enhanced presentations. 📖 buff.ly/3Atgko0

(1/4) Happy Tuesday! Here’s your weekly recruitment reading list 👇 Data from the latest UK Job Market Report by Adzuna saw UK job vacancies rise 1.1% in July, making it the first rise in 2024. Get an overview of their report here. 📖 buff.ly/3yYVhZR

(2/2) 📊 Data-driven decisions over pure gut instincts ⏰ Optimal job board posting times 🎯 Focus on quality over quantity of applications 🚀 Making your tech stack help rather than overwhelm You can watch the full episode here - buff.ly/3T1EvjA

(1/2) RecTalk 🤝 Wave Our CEO & Founder, Dave Jenkins and Marketing Director, Luis Cajao, recently joined the RecTalk podcast to talk all things candidate attraction. They discussed 👇

(4/4) A huge thanks to Igor and the team at MedMatch Group for working with us again. You can check out their website here - buff.ly/3SQO30Q

(3/4) To improve the UX, we added a search bar at the top of the page, followed by their services, to help candidates and clients find what they were looking for. Finally, we added a range of people-focused images to reflect diversity and enhance the feeling of inclusivity.

(2/4) Our team started the design by using a similar style to their previous two sites but with its own uniqueness. We focused on using lively pastels and light shades of blue - their brand colour.