Did the Dragons make the right decision?
The whole experience was superb. Incredibly well organized, the day was run with military efficiency and before you had chance to absorb what was going on, you were at the foot of the stairs waiting for your turn to go in front of the Dragons…To find out what happened you’ll have to watch Dragons’ Den on 1st September, 9pm on BBC 2. Let us know what you think about the show - Send your comments to the.mole@thecareermole.com.
Life after the Den In the months since the Den, a lot has happened and we're busier than ever: We are moving in to new offices at London Bridge (Gemini House, 180 Bermondsey Street); we will shortly be announcing several new relationships with corporate recruiters so watch this space for new job postings; our free recruitment service for charities is creating a lot of interest too! More details for corporate recruiters here. Universities, business schools, alumni networks and professional education organisations continue to show a strong interest in what we're doing and how we can help their students / alumni find the right job which all combines to produce a steady growth in members. And, we're building a great team of advisors whose experience is invaluable in guiding the growth of the company. We're also exhibiting at the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development's 2008 conference in Sept so come along and meet us there, or drop by our new offices if you're in the area. The input we've received from the Dragons was fantastic. With everything else that's happened since, we are as excited as ever. Watch this space for more news - if you want to be kept up to date, please register or email us at the.mole@thecareermole.com with your comments and feedback. We will follow-up with everyone and keep you informed of our latest news and features. If like us you think applying and recruiting directly is the way forward read on to find out how you can get involved. With your help we can achieve great things!
We need your help! As you've probably gathered, we've got a very interesting and different concept compared to other online job sites. As we move from having a great concept to a great business we need your help to grow our members and improve the website so please register and submit feedback. We have selected corporate recruiters from each industry to pilot key new features that allow them to actively engage in this community by posting jobs and recruiting them directly via employee referral schemes. If you are a corporate recruiter and want to find out more, send an email employers@thecareermole.com with a note about your role in the company and we’ll be in touch to see how we can help. You will also find us at the CIPD 2008 exhibition. We’re also looking to establish new relationships with corporate recruiters and human resources, senior management or internal communications, professional education bodies, universities, business schools and alumni networks. If you represent these organisations and would like to find out more information or simply want to keep up to date on the latest features and benefits please send an email to the.mole@thecareermole.com with your organisation, role and interests. We’ll follow up and keep you in the loop as things progress. We hope you find the ability to speak with companies and their employees valuable. Having two way conversations with real company employees should help everyone make better career decisions - whether you are job hunting or helping your company recruit. With your help, feedback and support we will build a deliver a refreshing new way to research and apply for the right jobs. Take a look around the site, register and don't forget to send us your feedback.
We Believe We believe the best person to recommend candidates for a particular job is someone from the company and department already doing that job, not an external third party. We believe that candidates are savvier than ever before and want to take control of their career progression and get direct access to real career insights from people actually doing the job. We believe that employers who have the confidence to engage and participate with potential and future employees will continue to differentiate their company brand as a forward thinking innovator, giving them the edge over the competition in attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent. Everyone's 'unfair advantage' Ultimately, Candidates are better informed and get the job that is right for them. Employees develop as mentors and team builders and potentially earn referral rewards from their employer. Corporate Recruiters engage their existing employees and open new lines of communication that helps to attract and recruit the best talent for your organisation.