At this point, it should come as no surprise to any employer that that the recruitment market is now largely driven by candidates themselves. With recent figures for the Office for National Statistics [ONS] revealing that job vacancies currently stand at approximately 1.1 million for the UK, there are more opportunities available than there are active jobseekers to fill them. This is creating a landscape where those on the lookout for a new position truly have the freedom to shop around for the best offer, knowing that, in many cases, employers need candidates more than candidates need them.