Read interesting blogs on essential topics as part of the Langley James blog.
For candidates, we share insights on how to create the best CV and prepare for the perfect IT interview, among other things.
For companies looking to recruit in IT, learn more about IT recruitment trends, market insight and more.
Should you Recruit Before Christmas?
Should you recruit before Christmas? It’s a question no doubt on a lot of hiring managers minds right now. Do you wait until the New Year? Or do you go out to market now? Which is more likely to give you the best IT candidates?
Top 4 Tips for Hiring the Right Employee in IT
Hiring the right employee is key to the success of your business. But in a skills crisis you may find yourself having to be a little more flexible than in previous years. However, there are still some key things you need to look for when hiring.
Don’t Wait Until January: It’s Time to Start Recruiting!
Don't Wait Until January: It's Time to Start Recruiting! Here's why you should consider starting...
Trick Or Treat
Halloween can be an enjoyable time of year or a very scary time for others… a lot like recruitment! The uncertainty of not knowing if your new hire is going to be a trick or a treat can be a worrying time for many.
Should you hire the Grim Reaper?
What’s really scary? Making the wrong hire. It not only costs the company money but also...
Skip the trick, score the treat
It’s all great fun until you’re the one who ends up with the trick instead of the treat. The hire...
How to Write the Perfect Job Description for IT, Tech or AI roles
Not only should each employee have a clear job description as part of the HR process, crafting the perfect job description can actually help you to secure the best talent. But it’s not just that! A poor job description, or none at all could actually be preventing you from hiring the best IT, Tech or AI talent.
8 Reasons to Hire an IT, Tech or AI Contractor
Is it time for your business to hire an IT, Tech or AI contractor? With a continuously shrinking talent pool and an increasing demand for talent, it can mean that recruiting the perfect permanent candidate takes longer than before. But your business still needs to succeed. So we share 8 reasons why hiring an IT contractor may be the best decision for your business.
3 Tips to Attract IT, Tech or AI Talent
To attract IT, Tech or AI talent is becoming harder. With current vacancies in the UK at record levels – 62.5% higher than pre-pandemic – the power is firmly in the hands of the candidates. Coupled with a general supply of candidates, it’s the perfect storm! However, there is some great IT, Tech or AI talent out there, it’s just a case of attracting them to your role. Our team share their top tips to help you to attract IT talent in 2025.
Hiring in IT, Tech or AI – How Long Should the Recruitment Process Take?
With the skills shortage still having a big impact on IT, Tech or AI roles, how do you make sure that you can still secure the best and quickly? Our expert consultants share their top tips.