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Let me introduce you to our two new Business Managers…

By Nick Brand – Director Esther Ramtahal is here to run and build our traditional PR & communications business. Given that Sumo are digital recruiters, this is a slight lane-change for us, but the time feels right and I couldn’t be more excited. Esther is an experienced, knowledgeable and well-connected PR recruiter – I’m sure […]

Do Companies Need to Calm Down About Social Media?

It’s official – if you want that high-flying job, you’d better take a look at your social media privacy settings. Recent YouGOV research shows that 1 in 5 employers has rejected a candidate based on their social media usage, with large organisations being the most likely to snoop – and the most likely to turn […]

“LinkedIn Only” – A Recruiter’s Downfall?

Every employer knows the nightmare of a poorly organised hiring process – at its worst, it can lead to recruiters being inundated with applications from hordes of unqualified, unsuitable candidates, turning your email inbox into a virtual paper-storm. Soin many ways, LinkedIn’s been a game-changer for the recruitment process, bringing anetworking environment to the online […]

Why Candidates Are Losing Faith in Recruiters

Looking for a new job is an exciting and nerve-wracking journey. The feeling of constantly putting yourself out there for rejection, the need to keep your search hidden from your current employer and the dizzyingly vast number of avenues to explore all conspire to make job-hunting an incredibly stressful time. It would seem, then, that […]