Re: UKNM: Recruitment via "We are hiring!!" links?

[Tim Ireland]

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From: Sean Phelan <

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Sent: 07 July 1999 14:09

Subject: UKNM: Recruitment via "We are hiring!!" links?


> I'm thinking about starting a modest recruitment drive for

> technical/creative/commercial staff via a "We are hiring..." link on our

> public site.  However, I am a bit concerned that this may lead to a

> massive influx of calls, CVs, etc. and that we'll suffer from adverse

> selection (ie. the people we most want are least likely to apply, and

> vice versa).

>

> I think it is one of those things that, if done badly or without

> sufficient forethought, could be a public relations blunder.

>

> Does anybody have experience of trying to recruit this way?  (I'm sure

> we ALL have opinions on this, and I hope nobody will be offended that

> I am specifically asking for real-life experiences).  Of of being

recruited

> this way?

>

> Cheers

> Sean


- Stipulate no calls

- Either set out very clear formats for CVs by email or stipulate

application by snail mail only

- Post vacancies in 'e-job'

- Maybe a posting in UKNM Jobs?


Tim Ireland

Senior Copywriter

DESIGNERCITY LIMITED

Email:

timdesignercity [dot] com

URL: http://www.designercity.com


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