Hiring advice for employers
Practical guidance on writing clear requirements, reading CVs fairly, and hiring faster without sorting through a stack.
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How to check the right to work: US, UK and EU basics
A plain guide to right to work checks for small employers in the US, UK and EU: what to check, when, what to keep, and common errors.
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Boolean search for recruiters: examples you can copy
Learn Boolean search for recruiting: AND, OR, NOT, quotes and brackets, a four-step method and sample strings for five roles.
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How to check references without breaking rules or trust
Check references fairly in five steps: ask consent, use the same questions, record answers and respect data rules in the US, UK and EU.
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How to write a job ad that attracts the right applicants
Write a clear job ad in eight parts: title, summary, duties, must-haves, pay, location and process. Includes a template and a before-and-after example.
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How to make a job offer: a letter template and what to include
Make a clear, fair job offer: a phone script, an offer letter template, a checklist of terms and a worked example. US, UK and EU notes.
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How to source candidates: ten channels and when to use each
Source candidates with a clear process: define the profile, choose three or four of ten channels, contact people respectfully and track results.
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Blind CV screening: does it work and how to do it
Blind CV screening hides identity details in the first review. See what public trials found, what to hide, six steps and a redaction checklist.
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How to write a screening call script
Write a screening call script in six parts: opening, role summary, must-have checks, motivation, questions and closing. Includes a notes sheet.
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How to hire an assistant or office manager: role, ad and interview
Hire an assistant or office manager: run a task audit, choose the role, write the ad, ask the right questions, test skills and plan the handover.
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Where to post a job when you have no budget
Find free places to post a job: public job services, your own site, schools and networks. Includes a five-step plan and templates.