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The future of RM

Earlier this week, we hosted another free training course for our registered temporary workers.  The course, ‘From EDRM to Google Docs: what does the future hold for records management?' was led by James Lappin.

Around 30 of our temps heard James compare three different models for managing electronic documents  (EDRMs, Microsoft SharePoint and Google Docs).  The advantages and disadvantages of each were examined.

‘I thought James Lappin's presentation was excellent. I was particularly impressed with how the presentation was structured and the content thought out.’

‘James is clearly an excellent trainer and able to relate his knowledge of systems in a relaxed manner which makes the information easy to absorb.’

For more information about temps training events or temporary recruitment at TFPL contact katy.crosse@tfpl.com

New job for 2008?

The start of the year is a traditional time for reflection as well as planning for the months ahead.  It's not surprising, therefore, that a number of knowledge, information and records management professionals, along with ICT and sales and marketing professionals, spend January beginning an active search for their next role. 

Despite predictions of an economic downturn, January at least has started really positively here.  Both the number of people registering with us as candidates and the number of roles we are recruiting for, have increased by 10%.   

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunities on offer at the moment, please contact luisa.jefford@tfpl.com

Enhancing your cv!

We hosted another free training event for our registered temporary staff last night.  Around 20 people heard consultants Jayne Eaton and Katy Crosse share hints and tips about revamping a cv.

The evening also included a mini cv surgery and advice on how to make an impression at interview.  Attendees were given a list of sample interview questions and a sample cv.

For more information about training events for temporary staff, contact katy.crosse@tfpl.com

Christmas message from TFPL Recruitment Temp Team!

December saw lots of festive fun for the temp team  - starting with the CIG Christmas party at the sumptuous One Whitehall Place.  We partied away with many of our clients and candidates and it made for a lovely evening.

This event was closely followed by the Online Exhibition and the debut of our brand new stand. This year was very busy due to the conference being a sell out and it’s always good to catch up with everyone. The new mugs and orange juice went down a treat as well!

We have enjoyed a busier period in the last couple of weeks with clients looking for new staff in January and we’re seeking experienced researchers in particular, so please recommend any friends or colleagues to us who are looking for work.

Thank you to all our candidates who have worked for us in 2007 and we wish everyone a happy Christmas.

Training for our temps!

We run regular (free!) training events for our temporary recruitment candidates. 

On 1^st October, 24 temps came to listen to 'An introduction to business research' delivered by Chris O’Hare. This hour long session provided attendees top tips, such as understanding basic business structures, common business enquiries, as well as useful websites and resources for the up to date researcher.

For more information about temps training events or temporary recruitment at TFPL contact katy.crosse@tfpl.com

Recruitment trends

A most interesting read in the Guide to Recruitment Consultancies brochure that fell out of People Management magazine this week.  It seems the trend across recruitment is 'characterised by an ongoing skills shortage, where demand would continue to outweigh supply'.  The article goes on to introduce some [new to me] recruitment terms.  How about gazumping (or buy-backs) which means a willingness to make a counter-offer to high performers who wish to leave an organisation.  The article then quotes additional research which concludes that students are promiscuous when it comes to keeping their job options open. 

I couldn't find this article online yet, but there is almost always something worth reading in the online version of the magazine. 

New addition to the TFPL contract recruitment team

Claire Thompson started last week as our newest addition to the contract recruitment team. Here is a very brief bio from Claire.

"I graduated in Philosophy at Essex University in ‘92 and quickly established an editorial career. Working for firms that included Sweet & Maxwell and the British Standards Institute, I’ve edited everything from legal material to standards covering steel nails and prosthetic limbs! I moved into recruitment what now seems like an age ago (over 7 years) and specialised in the Human Resources and Editorial sectors. Within the Contract /Interim team at TFPL I’ll be focusing on developing the content creation and acquisition side of the market, which is where my experience in editorial recruitment will come into its own."

Changes in the library and information profession

If anyone can grab a copy of this week ' s CILIP Gazette there is a great feature called Time for information people to push back (sorry, no online link).  The job market for information professionals is changing, our director of recruitment Darron Chapman makes some interesting points regarding the need for “information professionals to reinvent themselves, push the boundaries!”

People are expecting a wider scope of services and other professions are moving into information management. We can now often include IT, new media and content management in this space, therefore it is time the information professional reclaimed some the territory!

TFPL abroad

Are you looking for work in Europe? Want to put your excellent language skills to work or just think its time to work outside of the UK? Maybe you have friends abroad looking for work? We regularly recruit in Europe (and sometimes further afield), here are a few of our current vacancies, for a full list please go to our website.

Sales Executive – Germany
A leading international financial news and information publisher is looking for a sales person to sell for their German publication based in London or Germany.  The role will involve new business development as well as strategic account management of existing relationships within the corporate sector in Germany.  Working within a sales team you will have complete autonomy to manage your own business.  You will travel to meet clients where necessary in order to demonstrate the products strengths.  You will be used to working in a busy sales environment, target driven with a successful track record in media sales.  Experience of working in an international environment and fluency in German is an advantage.

Sales Executive – Vienna
A leading provider of news, real time data and financial information is seeking a sales person in Vienna.  The role will be selling the client's high value financial information products and services to the investment banking sector (European banks, Private Equity firms and other corporate financial companies).  You will be networking within existing clients sourcing new opportunities as well as developing new business.  You will do this through regular client meetings and following up on leads from a qualified database.

New Business Development Manager – France
Our client, a leader of business and company intelligence, is looking for an experienced new business development person to focus on the German marketplace.  The aim of the role will be to develop new business strategically across the Professional services and Corporate marketplaces.  The role will concentrate on not only selling their main products but also bespoke solutions inline with client requirements.

Email your CV to iprecruitment@tfpl.com or call +44 (0)20 7332 6000 for more information.

Who is managing information?

TFPL published their white paper  'Who is managing information?: information responsibilities in the digital world' this week.  It includes an 'Information Management Framework: responsibilities in the digital world'.  This Framework suggests 6 responsibility clusters:  information strategy; enterprise information architecture; information governance; creation and acquisition; communication and publication; information exploitation and use.  You can download the report and Framework  from our website www.tfpl.com

This is a topical subject.  There are number of streams on information skills and career development at the Online Information Conference this week and we will be presenting some of the conclusions of our white paper at a free seminar on the TFPL stand.  The recently formed IM Group are also presenting a seminar on IM skills as part of the IMS exhibtion. 

Do let us know what you think of the  Framework and you ideas for its development via the blog, by email, discussion at Online - or call us.