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New Features Added To Giig Hire Recruitment ATS/CRM in Q2–2025

At the start of the year I made a commitment that every quarter I would come back and update you on the changes we have made to the Giig platform and here I am.  Sometimes it’s easy to say you

How to become self-employed

How to Become Self-Employed: Leaving the 9–5 Behind

Are you weary of the daily grind, the perpetual commute, and the lack of control over your time? It may be time to consider self-employment. In this blog, we highlight how to become self-employed. Becoming self-employed can provide a wonderful

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How to Sell Retained Search (and Win More Retained Business)

To sell retained search, pitch it for roles where a bad or slow hire is expensive, talk about the client’s business problem rather than the vacancy, show them exactly how your search process works, and frame the upfront fee as

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How to Be a Successful Remote Recruiter (and Find Remote Recruiter Jobs)

To be a successful remote recruiter, you need a simple, repeatable workflow in one CRM, communication habits that keep everyone updated without being in the room, strong online sourcing skills, a niche, and a routine that stops home life and

Talent Pool Management

Talent Pool Management: Everything You Need to Know

This blog post offers a comprehensive guide to talent pool management. It covers everything from what it is and its benefits to best practices for building and maintaining a strong talent pool. What Is Talent Pool Management? What is a

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Manatal vs Recruit CRM vs Giig (2026): Which Suits a Small Agency?

Manatal is the cheapest of the three paid tools and suits teams that want a simple, AI-assisted ATS. Recruit CRM has the biggest feature set and suits agencies happy to pay more and manage credits. Giig has the only free

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The 4 Best Interview Scheduling Software Tools in 2024

We’ve all been there: the endless email chain coordinating interview times, the struggle to find a slot that works for everyone across time zones, and the frantic rescheduling dance when something pops up. Well, in this article we highlight the

What is a Recruitment Consultant

What is a Recruitment Consultant? The Complete Guide

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “What is a Recruitment Consultant?” or you’re trying to understand what they actually do beyond the stereotypes, you’re in the right place. Recruitment is one of those industries everyone has heard of, but very

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What Is CV Parsing? How It Works and Why Recruiters Use It (2026)

CV parsing is software that reads a candidate’s CV and automatically pulls out their name, contact details, work history, education and skills into your recruitment CRM or ATS. Instead of copying and pasting a CV into a database, you drop

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Everything You Need to Know

In this blog, we examine the role of a talent acquisition specialist identifying their responsibilities, what makes a great one and the financial potential within the role. We also look into the differences between a talent acquisition specialist vs a