AOLR, IAB and AGR support NORAS

Association of Online Recruiters (AOLR)

AOLR exist to advance online recruitment in the UK and promote the highest standards amongst its members thereby safeguarding the interests of jobseekers and recruiters alike. AOLR members agree to adhere to a code of conduct that helps ensure standards within the industry. This code of conduct includes policies stating that:

• Candidates' information will only be stored with the candidates' permission and that candidates will be regularly contacted and invited to update their information.
• All advertised job vacancies will have a live date
• All jobs on the member's site will be genuine and advertised with the authority of the employer.
• No candidates' details are released to a potential employer without the candidates' consent and that the privacy statement will be clearly visible on the site.
• All sites that quote traffic figures will use the agreed definitions.
• All email communications with candidates will be in accordance with the individual permission given by each candidate.

Adhering to these standards helps ensure the growth and increasing maturity of the UK's online recruitment industry. For more information on current members or if you wish to join the AOLR please click here

Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)

Established in 1997, the Interactive Advertising Bureau is the first association devoted to unifying and representing the interests of companies at the leading edge of the development of interactive advertising, electronic commerce and online marketing in the internet economy. Our aim is to ensure that the voice of the IAB, and those of its members in the field of television, radio, press, internet publishing and e-commerce, are influential in shaping opinion and informing public policy.

The IAB offers its members a wide range of benefits, including:

• A collective voice representing the interests of companies engaged in selling interactive advertising
• A forum for evaluating and shaping the direction of the industry
• An industry-wide view of key developments in online advertising, electronic commerce and interactive marketing
• Lobbying and representation teams working in London and Brussels
• An education resource to further professional development
• A platform for communication to diverse audiences including advertisers, advertising agencies and other industry groups
• The chance to network with fellow professionals

For further information about the IAB please click here

Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR)

The Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting employers in all aspects of graduate recruitment.

Founded in 1968, AGR represents over 600 organisations that, between them, offer a high proportion of graduate level opportunities across the UK. Membership is open to all organisations that recruit graduates or provide recruitment services.

Our mission is to be the leading, independent voice of UK-based graduate recruiters providing impartial, authoritative advice aimed at helping our members' businesses excel. We do this through the delivery of premier services, influencing policy, and challenging the status quo recognising that the marketplace is global, diverse and dynamic. Our aim is to set the agenda for change in graduate recruitment and our services include:

• Benchmarking surveys
• Research activities
• An events programme
• A bi-monthly magazine
• Briefings
• E-bulletins
• An annual conference
• A helpline and information service
• Training
• A members-only website
• Sector specific focus groups
• Networking opportunities
• representation with government and higher education

To find out more about AGR and the graduate recruitment market please click here

The results of NORAS Winter 2004 are scheduled to be published in January next year and will feature user demographics and audited unique user figures for 20 of the UK's top online recruitment sites. The results booklet is freely available to everyone - to preregister for your free copy of NORAS Winter 2004 please email noras2004@enhancemedia.co.uk