Latest Blog Posts from Ocean Edge

Can for-profit providers rescue affordable housing?

Research by Savills last year predicted the “for profit” sector will grow seven-fold in just the next five years. However there are lingering doubts among some as to the appropriateness of bringing in profit-making companies to a sector traditionally populated by charitable organisations. So, with bulging housing waiting lists showing the desperate need to increase affordable housing […]

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Outsourcing recruitment, is it worth it?

And what to look for when considering working with an external partner   With budgets increasingly squeezed, organisations are having to make tough decisions on which services to outsource or fulfil inhouse. Using an inhouse team to recruit rather than outsourcing to a recruitment agency might sound a quick way to save money but it […]

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Don’t Judge A Job By Its Title

When looking for your next role it’s worth staying open minded when it comes to job title. Different companies have different titles for similar roles and unfortunately all too often potential candidates dismiss jobs simply because the title doesn’t match with their idea of what their next position should be called. It sounds obvious but […]

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How to stop candidates logging off and tuning out

How to stop candidates logging off and tuning out Social media has transformed the way we live, work and communicate.  But with more connections taking place on screen than in person are we in danger of losing the art of conversation? From a recruitment perspective we are increasingly hearing from candidates who feel disengaged simply […]

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Social Media, Personal Brand and Your Next Job

Social media is an important tool in recruitment – both by candidates looking for a new job and employers searching for new staff and researching potential candidates. So it’s crucial that your various profiles on social media give the best impression of your ‘personal brand’; reflecting your personal values and professional skills. Your personal brand […]

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