KDR Talent Solutions

In Q2 when I wrote my review, the last thing I thought I would be writing about this quarter was an election! Nevertheless, the recent elections have brought interesting changes to the data and technology industry. As the owner of a data and technology recruitment company, it helps me and the team provide a better service when we understand how these political shifts will affect our industry, job market dynamics, and the overall business environment we are all working within.  Firstly, as a backdrop to the current job market, I can see that the overall percentage drop from Q1 to Q2 was  3.2%, however these figures are still tracking 25% higher than the number of recorded job vacancies 10 years ago (ONS data). As mentioned in my previous roundups, industries like insurance, financial services and technology are enjoying periods of relative growth, and this is reflected in the uptick we are seeing in client requests from these specific sectors.  We saw in Labour’s ma...

As an HR or Talent Acquisition professional understanding and leveraging prompt engineering can significantly enhance your efficiency and effectiveness. This playbook aims to guide you through the essential aspects of prompt engineering tailored specifically to address common hiring challenges. We will focus on 6 core areas that we have identified as key moments within a typical hiring process and by the end you will have the knowledge and framework to write your own prompts saving you hours of work. What is Prompt Engineering? Prompt engineering involves designing and refining prompts to get the most accurate, relevant, and helpful responses from AI tools. In the context of HR, it can streamline processes, improve candidate engagement, and provide deeper insights into recruitment data. The key to mastering this tool is in how you interact with it, how specific you are and the level of security you are able to put in place around it. Before you get started - just a quick not...