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Morson Edge InterQuest Groupโ€™s human capital management business is an award-winning specialist staffing, executive search and talent solutions provider.

Our operating brands help organisations to acquire in-demand talent and develop human capital. InterQuest Groupโ€™s intelligent approach to human capital acquisition, management and optimisation enables every type of organisation to respond more effectively to the challenges and opportunities of the future.

A look back to last week's roundtable discussion๐Ÿ“ธ It's always inspiring to see thought leaders come together to exchange...
02/11/2023

A look back to last week's roundtable discussion๐Ÿ“ธ

It's always inspiring to see thought leaders come together to exchange ideas and insights.

Candid moments like these remind us of the importance of collaboration in driving success.

What are your most memorable roundtable moments? Share with us below! ๐Ÿค

Last week Wednesday, we gathered for an insightful discussion at our "Merging Expertise, Empowering Tech Leaders" roundt...
30/10/2023

Last week Wednesday, we gathered for an insightful discussion at our "Merging Expertise, Empowering Tech Leaders" roundtable.

๐Ÿš€ Led by the brilliant Sam Boswell, conversations flowed on building high-performance teams while preserving culture and expertise.

Still buzzing from the energy and ideas shared! ๐ŸŒŸ

Thanks to all who attended. Stay tuned for more such engaging events!

Missed it? DM us to catch the next one! ๐Ÿ’Œ

Happy Friday, everyone! ๐Ÿฅณ Thank you to everyone who joined our "Merging Expertise, Empowering Tech Leaders" roundtable. ...
27/10/2023

Happy Friday, everyone! ๐Ÿฅณ

Thank you to everyone who joined our "Merging Expertise, Empowering Tech Leaders" roundtable. ๐Ÿค

Led by Sam Boswell, we had a rich chat on "Building High-Performance Teams: Scaling Quickly While Retaining Culture and Expertise."

Times like these remind us why we love what we do! ๐Ÿซถ

Missed it? Reach out to join the next discussion! Your insights matter. ๐Ÿ”

What a fantastic roundtable discussion we had! ๐ŸŒŸ"Building High-Performance Teams: Scaling Quickly While Retaining Cultur...
25/10/2023

What a fantastic roundtable discussion we had! ๐ŸŒŸ

"Building High-Performance Teams: Scaling Quickly While Retaining Culture and Expertise." ๐Ÿš€

A big thank you to Sam Boswell, CTO, Advisor, and Board Member, for hosting and to everyone who joined the conversation. The insights and strategies shared were nothing short of enlightening. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Missed it? No worries!

If you're keen to be part of our next roundtable, please get in touch.

We can't wait to connect! ๐Ÿ“ฉ

25/10/2023

Ever thought that passive candidates aren't interested in new job opportunities?

Think again. ๐Ÿค”
Here are some common misconceptions about โœจPassive Candidatesโœจ:

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ: Just because they're not actively job-hunting doesn't mean they're not open to compelling opportunities. A targeted pitch can go a long way.๐ŸŽฏ

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ: While they may not be on typical job boards, theyโ€™re definitely active elsewhereโ€”social media, industry events, you name it. It's all about where you look.๐Ÿ”

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: It's tempting to think passive candidates are superior because they're not "on the market". However, this could lead to bias and poor hiring decisions. Evaluate based on merit, not status.๐Ÿ†

Clearing the air around these misconceptions can transform your recruitment strategy.

Do you agree with these misconceptions? What has been your experience?

23/10/2023

Interview Pitfalls to Avoid: Are You Guilty of Any? ๐Ÿค”

Interviews are stressful, we get it. But they're also the stepping stone to your next opportunity. While you're trying to make a good impression, make sure you're not making these common blunders. ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ: Nothing says 'I don't care' faster than not knowing what the company does. Take time to do your research. ๐Ÿ“š

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐——๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜†: First impressions count. Dressing too casually sends the wrong message.

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ ๐— ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ต (๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ): An interview is a conversation, not a monologue or a quiz. Be concise and relevant. ๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ

4๏ธโƒฃ ๐—Ÿ๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Remember, the truth always comes out, and it's usually sooner rather than later. ๐Ÿšซ

5๏ธโƒฃ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€: It's a small world, and you never know who knows whom. Plus, it's not a good look. ๐ŸŒ

What other interview mistakes have you noticed, and how do you make sure you're not committing them?

Get more insights on navigating the recruitment landscape in our latest edition of MIQ: https://okt.to/GFfjRX

18/10/2023

How Does the Job Market Influence Recruiting? ๐Ÿ“Š

Ever wondered how the ups and downs of the job market affect your recruiting efforts? Well, itโ€™s more intricate than you might think:

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜† & ๐——๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ: A tight job market? Get ready for a talent hunt that demands creativity and competitive offers. ๐ŸŽฏ In a loose job market, the challenge is sifting through numerous candidates to find the best fit. ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€: A booming market empowers candidates to be choosy and adventurous. ๐ŸŒŸ In a downturn, candidates seek stability over everything else. โš–๏ธ

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€: The market mirrors economic and societal shifts. Whether itโ€™s automation or diversity, recruiters must adapt to stay ahead. ๐ŸŒ
So, how do you navigate these complexities to ensure youโ€™re not just filling roles but adding value? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Stay in the know with InterQuest Groupโ€™s latest MIQ report: https://okt.to/E5fTQO

16/10/2023

Yes, we have heard what y'all say about... โœจrecruitersโœจ

So let's debunk some of the most common myths ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ

1๏ธโƒฃ "๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†": Contrary to popular belief, recruiters aren't all about the commission. Sure, it's a business. But the real thrill? Finding the perfect match between talent and opportunity. ๐Ÿ’ก

2๏ธโƒฃ "๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜†โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ": While recruiters might not be experts in every industry, they're no slouches. They do the homework ๐Ÿ“š, ask the tough questions, and make sure they understand what both clients and candidates are looking for.

3๏ธโƒฃ "๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป": If you think recruiters are the final say in who gets hired, think again. They bring candidates to the table, but the final choice is made by the employer. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ

4๏ธโƒฃ "๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜† ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฏ": Imagine juggling multiple roles, companies, and candidates, all with different needs and expectations. Easy? Far from it. Recruiting is an intricate dance that requires skill, patience, and a dash of psychology. ๐ŸŽญ

So, let's set the record straight: what are your thoughts on these misconceptions? Have you ever been surprised by what a recruiter actually does?

Discover more about the recruitment landscape in this month's edition of our MIQ: https://okt.to/dN5Z9w

11/10/2023

Ever wondered why some recruiting efforts don't bring in the talent you expect? ๐Ÿค”

Avoid these common pitfalls to up your recruiting game:

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€: The first step to attract the right talent is laying out clear expectations. A vague job post attracts unqualified applicants.

2๏ธโƒฃ ๐—œ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ: Gut feeling isn't enough. Utilise analytics, KPIs, and tools like ATS to make informed decisions.

3๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: First impressions count. A confusing or slow process may turn off top talent. Keep communication lines open and feedback timely.

4๏ธโƒฃ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Inclusion is non-negotiable. Use blind hiring and diverse panels to minimise biases and adhere to regulations.

5๏ธโƒฃ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€: Time is money. Streamline your recruitment steps and automate where possible to make the experience seamless for everyone involved.

๐Ÿ“ฃ At InterQuest Group, we're committed to an efficient, fair, and data-driven recruitment process across our sub-brands like ECOM, evolve and RDW.

Curious to learn more about how we ensure a top-notch candidate experience? Check out our website๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ

What's the most frustrating part of recruiting for you? Let's discuss!

09/10/2023

What are the most in-demand jobs right now?

Talk about timing! ๐Ÿ•’ If you're in the tech industry or considering a pivot, you're in luck.

The demand for tech roles is soaring like never before. ๐Ÿš€

Most In-Demand Tech Roles Right Now:
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€: Crafting seamless user experiences through code.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€: Beyond coding, they're innovators shaping the digital landscape.
๐Ÿ”’ ๐—–๐˜†๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€: The guardians of the digital realm.

But why are these roles hot right now? ๐Ÿค”
1๏ธโƒฃ Digital Transformation: More companies are migrating online.
2๏ธโƒฃ Security Concerns: With rising cyber threats, security is a priority.
3๏ธโƒฃ Tech Reliance: Simply put, tech is the backbone of nearly every industry.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜? Knowing which sectors are in high demand helps both employers and job seekers strategize. Employers can identify what skills are scarce and perhaps focus on in-house training.
Job seekers, on the other hand, can invest in skill development that is likely to pay off. ๐Ÿ“ˆ

Ready to tap into the tech world? InterQuest Group is here to connect you with these in-demand roles. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ

So, tell us, are you eyeing any of these roles? What skills are you building to stay competitive?

04/10/2023

So, you've got an important mission: find the best talent out there. ๐Ÿš€

But are you doing it right? Here are some best practices for a killer recruiting campaign:

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—”๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐ŸŽฏ: You can't attract everyone. Be clear about who you're looking for and align your employer brand accordingly.
2๏ธโƒฃ ๐—–๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐Ÿ“: Blogs, podcasts, or videos. Use the content that speaks to your audience.
3๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ข-๐—ข๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ: Your careers page should not just be attractive; it should be findable. Use SEO wisely.
4๏ธโƒฃ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜† ๐ŸŒ: Paid or organic, know where your audience hangs out. Instagram? LinkedIn? Be there.
5๏ธโƒฃ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ก๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐Ÿ’Œ: Got a potential candidate's details? Keep them in the loop with value-added follow-ups.
6๏ธโƒฃ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ž๐—œ๐—ก๐—š: Metrics like ROI, Time to Hire, and Quality of Hire donโ€™t lie. Keep an eye on them.

Want to refine your recruitment strategy but not sure where to start? Visit InterQuest Group's website for expertise tailored to you. Link in the comments! ๐ŸŒ

Which best practices are you already using, and what needs work? Weโ€™d love to know!

02/10/2023

Is your recruiting campaign a home run โšพ or a swing and a miss?

The answer isn't always clear. But metrics don't lie ๐Ÿ“Š

Here's how to make sense of the numbers:

1๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—œ: The golden standard of business metrics. For recruitment, it's no different. How much is each new hire contributing compared to what was spent to recruit them? ๐Ÿ’ฐ
2๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: Clock's ticking! โฐ The faster you can go from posting a job to sending out an offer, the better your process efficiency.
3๏ธโƒฃ ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: Are your new hires fitting in well and delivering value? Use retention rates and performance evaluations as indicators. ๐ŸŒŸ
4๏ธโƒฃ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: Your employer brand matters. Surveys and reviews can help you gauge what candidates think about your hiring process. ๐Ÿ‘‚

Curious how InterQuest Group can help you make sense of these metrics? Visit our website to learn how we can refine your recruitment strategy. Link in the comments! ๐ŸŒ

What metrics do you find most useful for assessing a recruiting campaign?

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InterQuest Groupโ€™s human capital management business is an award-winning specialist staffing, executive search and talent solutions provider. Our four operating brands: InterQuest (technology talent acquisition), ECOM (digital talent acquisition), Rees Draper Wright (boutique executive search) and IQ Talent Solutions (workforce optimisation), help organisations to acquire in-demand talent and develop human capital. InterQuest Groupโ€™s intelligent approach to human capital acquisition, management and optimisation enable every type of organisation to respond more effectively to the challenges and opportunities of the future.