2LS Releases Free Tools For Recruiters

2LS, a recruitment software  company known for their flagship GRIP applicant tracking system, has recently released a number of free resources designed specifically for recruitment professionals. Entitled, the “Recruiter’s Toolbox,” the downloadable items include a series of administrative calculators (for both office and on-the-go) and a 23-page “Recruiter’s Book of Checklists” that contains tips and guidance in 10 key areas of recruitment.

“Since we concentrate entirely on making the best software for the recruitment market, it is only natural that we would want the industry to prosper,” said 2LS Managing Director Neil Thompson. “Offering free tools is our way of helping keep industry standards high. As such, we’ve worked with two of the country’s leading recruitment experts to create an excellent downloadable guide that features 100 tips that will help both experienced and new recruiters alike.”

The contributing recruitment experts included David Bloxham, Managing Director of 2010 Thames Valley Business of the Year, GCS Recruitment Specialists, and Ross Williams, former MD of electronics specialist recruiter Talisman Technology.

“It’s a tremendous idea,” Williams said. “Training is all too quickly brushed aside in many companies. Once a new recruiter has a moderate grasp of the basics, he is generally expected to generate revenue but given no further training. Being able to regularly revisit a guide which clearly explains many of the basics will be of immeasurable value to consultants who wish to accelerate their professional development.”

The package also provides a number of time-saving calculators designed to help consultants quickly calculate length of contracts, margin and/or mark-up and overall value of placements. With day-to-day accessibility and ease-of-use in mind, 2LS included an additional version for iPhone – for on-the-go computations.

In closing, Bloxham noted: “No matter how experienced you are, a good consultant will keep an open mind to learning. It’s not uncommon to have someone else remind you of something you knew but have ceased using day-to-day.”