Meridian Wins Onrec Award 2012

We are delighted to have won the Candidate Service Award at the Onrec Awards for our Candidate newsletter.

The candidate newsletter is jam packed full of innovative solutions to help job seekers stand out in this highly competitive jobs market. Candidates who register on the Meridian Business Support website receive the newsletter each month, which includes real-life stories, practical information and innovative ways of ‘candidate self-branding’ such as InnovateCV.

For more information on Meridians awards successes click here.

Interview Techniques

Over the course of the following weeks we will be providing information on employement and finding your ideal job.

Today we came across a very informative article on the Recruiter website from Robert Kelsey (author of What’s Stopping You? The bestselling book on overcoming disabling insecurities in the workplace.)

The article is a step by step guide to really making sure that you are able to land any position you chose in the interview scenario.

To read the full article click HERE......

What do you think? Do you have any further tips that potential candidates should take on board?

Social Media - FAD or Fundamental?

I read an interesting article today on Social Media and it’s benefits in recruitment and as we are new to the whole concept I thought it would be good to see what Meridian Nottingham’s followers thought about the concept of Social Media.
Quoted from - http://www.jobcast.net/the-strength-of-social-media/

2011 brought social media to new heights. It showed the world that there is strength in numbers through the uprising in the Middle East, the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan and the Occupy movement that swept the world. It made everyone, individuals and businesses alike, stop and think about how they wanted their voice to be heard across a global and transparent network. It shifted business mindset, focusing on the importance of redefining practices and processing going forward. Strategising and implementing social media communications plans became a priority.

As mentioned in previous posts, internet users spend approximately 25% of their time online on social media networks. They look at news, blogs, and share and communicate information with their network of contacts. They post videos, pictures and even create relationships with people that they may have never face-to-face. Social media is still uncomfortable for many to grasp, but it is where hundreds of millions of active users spend their time.
In today’s era of recruitment, the focus of finding talent is increasingly shifting from online job boards to social media networks. This shift is something that all businesses need to consider within their recruiting plans to stay ahead of the ever-evolving world of online and social recruitment. Considering the number of active social media users globally, recognising social media as a “talent pool” is a clear choice for employers and recruiters.
Social media. As we all know, it is not a FAD, it is a fundamental change in the way we communicate online.

What is your plan to communicate and reach your potential employees online?

Amsterdam Cycling Challenge

Paul Meakin (Branch Manager), Paul Hipkiss (Regional Manager) and Mark Mitchell (CEO) of Meridian Nottingham are taking part in the Amsterdam 300 cycling challenge.

 

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Amsterdam300MeridianChallenge

Amsterdam 300 is a charity cycling challenge like no other, testing endurance, stamina, and teamwork as cyclists compete the equivalent of 3 100 mile cyclo - sportives in only 2 days !
We are both keen cyclists but have never attempted anything like this and to date have only ever riden 82 miles in one go so this will take some effort, training and commitment but we are determined to complete the challenge.
We are doing this challenge for the charity SCOPE and need to raise £2500 for this worthy cause so please dig deep and donate anything you can.
4 Countries. 300 Miles. 2 Days. 1 Ride

Meridian Cup 2012

THE MERIDIAN CUP

SATURDAY 26th May 2011

Meridian’s annual five-a-side football tournament will take place at the Power League in Birmingham on Saturday 26th May.

In addition to Meridian teams the event is also open to Client teams.

Itinerary

Arrival:  10am for breakfast rolls and tea & coffee

Registration and briefing:  10.30am

Kick off:  11am

Gourmet Barbeque:  2pm onwards

Football finish:  TBC - dependant on no. of teams

Please contact the Nottingham branch on 0115 945 4394 if you are interested!

We specialise in Warehouse Operatives, FLT Drivers, LGV Drivers, Multi-Drop Drivers, Assemblers, Machine Operators, Pickers/Packers, Despatch, Cleaners, Production Operatives, Welders, CNC Operators, Fabricators and many more positions.

Give us a call on 0115 945 4394 or get in contact through our Facebook or Twitter pages for more info!

Meridian is delighted to be shortlisted for THREE AWARDS at the Recruiter Awards 2012, our submissions were selected from nearly 340 entries! Click on the link to view the Award categories.


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