Well done – you have reached the final recruitment straight. After a comprehensive selection and interview process your perfect candidate has verbally accepted your offer. It should be a done deal. However, we find with many international software vendors looking to expand into new regions including the UK and EMEA, there are a number of stumbling blocks during the offer stage that can scupper the supposed ‘done deal’. This can result in, not only lost time and resource, but also [more …]
Why Use a Specialist Software Recruiter ?
Why should you use a specialist software recruiter rather than your own internal resources? In our experience the best specialist software recruiters not only add value to the process but take away the hassle by bringing these key benefits.… Candidate Network In many cases, specialist recruiters have spent a number of years building and engaging with their candidate network. If a candidate in their network is not interested in the position on offer, then it is highly likely that they know [more …]
10 CV Tips for Software Sales Professionals
Here are some helpful CV tips to make sure your CV ‘sells’ your business development skills and experience effectively so that you can make the first cut and are on the interview shortlist. 1. Show your figures and be as informative as you can. Try to talk about quota and performance against quota in terms of % and revenue. Also try and provide an average deal length and value, always helps. 2. Keep it succinct but full of relevant information. Try not to waffle too much about the business [more …]
Overcoming Hiring Challenges faced by International Software Vendors
We find that despite their growing success, international software vendors often face a serious struggle to find the right local talent for their business. This is not just in London, but across the UK and Europe. A complex, competitive marketplace… The sheer complexity of the UK and EMEA software talent marketplace can be confusing. It is a rapidly evolving, fragmented labour market where the pace of change is relentless. This can make connecting with the right candidates challenging. In [more …]
When to Use an External Recruiter
A day in the life of a Recruiter – When to use an external recruiter In my last post, I talked about choosing the right client. It was about understanding my value as a recruiter and ensuring I am able to provide the best possible service to my client. But when is it right to bring in an external recruiter? The answer is a grey area and every organisation is different. In my experience, in order to get the best possible experience from working with a recruiter you should bring them in [more …]