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Practical AI tips, prompts, and workflows built specifically for UK recruiters.

Getting Started

How to Use AI for Recruitment: A Practical Guide for UK Recruiters

How UK recruiters are using AI to source candidates, write job ads, and fill roles faster. Practical tools and workflows you can start today.

8 March 2026 12 min read
Prompts

The Best AI Prompts for Recruiters in 2026

Copy-paste AI prompts for job adverts, Boolean searches, outreach messages, CV screening, and client reports. Tested and ready to use.

8 March 2026 14 min read
Outreach

How to Write LinkedIn InMails That Actually Get Replies

The anatomy of InMails that get 30%+ response rates. Real examples, proven frameworks, and how AI can help you scale outreach without losing the personal touch.

8 March 2026 11 min read
Sourcing

AI Boolean Search Generator: Find Candidates 10x Faster

Stop spending 20 minutes building Boolean strings. Use AI to generate complex searches in seconds. Includes ready-made strings for 5 sectors.

8 March 2026 12 min read
Compliance

GDPR and AI in Recruitment: What You Need to Know

How to use AI tools in recruitment without breaching GDPR. Practical compliance steps, common scenarios, and a 7-point checklist for UK recruiters.

8 March 2026 13 min read
Job Adverts

How to Write Job Descriptions That Attract Top Talent

Most job descriptions repel the best candidates. Practical templates, common mistakes to avoid, and how AI can help you write better job ads.

8 March 2026 11 min read
Outreach

10 Cold Email Templates for Recruiters That Get Replies

Proven outreach templates with subject lines, personalisation frameworks, and follow-up sequences that consistently get 25%+ response rates.

8 March 2026 13 min read
Pipeline

How to Build a Candidate Pipeline That Fills Roles Fast

Stop starting from scratch on every role. Build a pipeline of qualified, engaged candidates so you can fill vacancies in days, not weeks.

8 March 2026 12 min read
Metrics

Recruitment KPIs: The Metrics That Actually Matter

Stop tracking vanity metrics. The recruitment KPIs that actually predict success, with UK benchmarks and practical advice on improving each one.

8 March 2026 11 min read
Temp & Contract

The Complete Guide to Temp and Contract Recruitment in the UK

Everything UK recruiters need to know about temp and contract recruitment. AWR, IR35, umbrella companies, margin calculations, and building a profitable temp desk.

8 March 2026 14 min read

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