Leigh Duffield
There's a lot of debate about accepting counter offers, especially on LinkedIn. Much of the negativity comes from those who lose out when candidates accept counters - recruiters miss out on placements and a lot of time they’ve invested that often goes unpaid, and potential employers lose time and candidates. It's frustrating, but it's important to see all sides.
We often underestimate the power of our daily actions, writing them off as insignificant or inadequate in the grand scheme of things. Yet a recent experience has reminded me that even the smallest positive steps we take can create profound ripples of impact.
Within Executive Search, particularly within the dynamic tech industry in South Africa, the process of identifying and engaging top-tier talent is often viewed as a standard procedure. However, the true differentiator, and arguably the most crucial factor in selecting an executive search firm, lies in the depth of their industry expertise, functional knowledge, and understanding of the market landscape.
Within tech recruitment in South Africa, your choice of agency can significantly impact your career trajectory. It's not just about finding any recruitment job; it's about finding the right fit for your values, goals and work style.
In this article, we'll explore what every tech specialist in South Africa should include on their CV and profiles to improve the types of opportunities that are finding them, as well as the opportunities that they are being shortlisted for.
Hiring tech talent is a critical task for any business. However, the stories of frustration with external recruiting agencies in the industry abound. Many companies have had less than ideal experiences when expanding their tech teams but it doesn't have to be this way. In this article, we'll share some insights to help you navigate the process of choosing a tech recruiter or agency more effectively.