Jobseekers who use mobile devices such as Smartphones are increasing their chances of being victims of cyber-crime. A study by Webroot, an internet security software company, found that increasing numbers of people are revealing their exact location on the internet or being tracked via geolocation applications installed onto their mobile devices.

Like most people in our industry, I didn’t set out to be in recruitment. I did a degree in humanities and arts that simultaneously allowed me to also graduate in wine, women and song, with honours. However, such credentials didn’t help when looking for a job. Recruitment ticked lots of boxes so I found myself cold calling and making money. However, many years later, I bemoan the professional standards of so many recruiters. Is now the time for someone in academia to refine an appropriate qualification? I

As China overtakes Japan as the second-largest economy in the world, the country is suffering a talent mismatch, according to David Arkless, executive board member at Manpower and vice president of the China International Council for the Promotion of Multinational Corporations (CICPMC).

Alexander Mann Solutions has signed on to sponsor Smart Resourcing 2010, Recruiter’s first event to focus on in-house recruiters.