‘There were more than 350 CVs for one role’ – PRWeek podcast on recruitment

What is the PR recruitment market like at the moment – and what do comms employers want from candidates? PRWeek UK’s latest podcast takes a look.This week’s episode of the Beyond the Noise podcast features Mary Harding, joint chief executive of Tangerine Comms, and Jenny Pape, head of talent and development at Blurred. Pape also helps recruit on behalf of clients and provides insights into the in-house PR recruitment market.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.Speaking to PRWeek UK editor John Harrington, the duo discuss the volume of applications they are getting and how the quantity – and quality – of candidates has changed in a “saturated” market.They talk about the key things that can help candidates stand out – and reveal their ‘red flags’.The conversation covers the interview process, the importance (or otherwise) of academic qualifications, the use of AI in recruitment, and ensuring a diverse candidate pool.Salary expectations and employee requests for flexible working and other workplace policies are also examined.PRWeek is looking for current PR jobseekers, or those who have recently experienced the PR job market as a candidate, to appear in an upcoming episode of Beyond the Noise. Email [email protected] if you would like to take part. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.