20 JUN 2018
Is that even a real job title? Why you need to keep it real, simple and relevant.
I’m sure we’ve all seen some job titles in the past and thought ‘what does that actually mean?’. Trying to stand out from the crowd with a unique, creative, or simply over-complicated title, can actually have the direct opposite effect. Your unusual title is likely to at best confuse and put off perfectly suitable candidates and at worst never even be seen by them.
12 JUN 2018
Nailing best-practice candidate experience to secure the best people for your FE College.
You may think the term ‘candidate experience’ is just another fluffy recruiting buzzword with no substance or meaning. But trust us, this is one concept that you really need to master in order to not only fill your current roles, but also make a great head start in lining up future candidates and boost the reputation of your Further Education College.
6 JUN 2018
Stand out from the College crowd - Target a wider audience when advertising your FE jobs
In today’s competitive teaching employment market, it is more important than ever to ensure your recruitment advertising campaign for your Further Education College considers all the resources available to it in order to create far reaching awareness of your vacancy.
23 MAY 2018
A truly diverse workforce: the benefits and how to get there
The subject of diversity in the work place and throughout society has never been more prominent, and the debate goes to the heart of every organisation. Within employment, high-profile issues such as the gender pay gap and disparities in opportunities across the workforce on the basis of race, disability and sexuality make it a hot topic, central to debate at local and government levels as the ongoing drive for change continues to gain momentum.
16 MAY 2018
5 top tips to fine tune your recruitment application process to attract the best candidates
There’s no denying that modern life is hectic, fast-paced and full on and when it comes to moving jobs, people simply don’t have as much disposable time to commit to the process as they might once have had.
Here at onlyFE, we are noticing that those FE Colleges who are responding positively to this dynamic by making their application process as straight-forward as possible are really seeing the benefits
17 APR 2018
Why there is no such thing as a ‘hard to fill’ post in Further Education
There is no denying that many industry sectors are currently experiencing a skills shortage. Some recruitment consultants have turned this to their advantage, labelling some positions as ‘hard to fill’, with the expectation that it may well cost you more to find your perfect candidate.
31 OCT 2017
Are You Ready For Robots In The Classroom?
Is your learning establishment preparing for - or even aware of - the next revolution in human development: robots educating our young?
28 SEP 2017
The Further Forces Programme: A Recruiting Sergeant For Future FE Teachers
Forget the loud, beetroot-faced Sergeant Major stereotype, modern military personnel are highly trained, motivated and ideal for inspiring young people in further education.
21 JUN 2017
Guest Blog: Is There A Digital Future For Further And Adult Education?
Further and Adult Education needs to rapidly adapt to the changing digital world. Investment is needed in the digital infrastructure - and workforce skills it needs to support the needs of learners, employers and our communities.
14 JUN 2017
Attracting Young Talent Into The Fold
Apprenticeships still conjure images of teenagers in overalls getting their hands dirty on the factory floor or a building site, getting trained “on the job” by an old hand.