With IT jobs being in such high demand, do developers really even need the help of recruiters to progress their career? We discuss.

It’s old news to say that the recruitment industry has a bad reputation. We all know that if you start a Google search with the phrase “Recruiters are” - the suggested search options are… less than positive. With that being said, Is there a value in forming long-term relationships with recruiters?

A ‘search and selection’ recruiter meticulously sources only the highest quality talent for their niche vertical - accurately selecting and screening the most suitable candidates, before submitting them to a client. At Caspian One, this is the model of recruitment our consultants provide. In this article we discuss what this means to us; explaining how ‘search and selection’ recruiters operate and the advantages of this particular recruitment strategy.

The temptation to resign in style can be overwhelming. Once your name is penned onto a new job contract, ‘speaking your mind’ at exit can feel like a dream come true. However, although storming into your (soon to be ex) boss's office and shouting all the reasons you’re glad to be leaving may provide some instant gratification - it will do you no favours in the long term. In fact, it can result in tremendous damage to your professional reputation and future hire-ability, not good. So how can you leave a job and maintain good terms - even with bad bosses?

The following aims to outline the steps to successful delegation, addressing key concerns and considerations, with actionable suggestions for achieving long-term delegation success.