Recruiters will receive thousands of CVs and application forms during the first few months of 2007. But just how easy is it for employers to spot the genuine candidates from the fakers?
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I have a busy week ahead at our new Manchester office as the market has really picked up over the last few weeks.
Workers spend an average of 45 minutes every day having a good laugh, according to research by online entertainment channel MSN Video.
This seems high, even by David Brent standards.
This seems high, even by David Brent standards.
Shares in information communications technologies recruiter Glotel dived after it warned on profits. But finance recruiter Michael Page continues to boast record profits, pushing its shares to new highs (see www.recruiter.co.uk for more on trading updates).
13 March: Seminar: Copywriting for effective online recruitment, presented by NORAS. 9am-4.30pm. 78 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6NQ. To book, visit www.enhancemedia.co.uk
24-25 April: Recruiter Annual Forum 2007, 'Building a world-class recruitment brand,' Columbia Hotel, London.
For more information, visit www.recruiterconferences.co.uk or telephone 020 7970 4770.
24-26 April: Infosecurity Europe 2007, 'Europe's number one dedicated information security event', Grand Hall, Olympia, London.
One-off charges hit accounts
What are the limitations on allowing flexible working in your recruitment business?
Bowcliffe Partners has opened a new office in Swansea City Centre, headed up by principal consultant Charles Tilbrook.
There's no let up in the war against smoking, it seems. Nuffield Proactive Health celebrated No Smoking Day on 14 March by offering businesses the chance to turn their company smoking room (how many workplaces still have such a thing?) into a gym. The offer came ahead of the national smoking ban, effective from 1 July.