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7 Eggs-citing Recruitment News Stories this Easter – 27 March 2016

Social Talent

Yes, according to a survey of 56,000 tech workers from over 172 countries by Stack Overflow (the world’s largest online community for developers), 51% labelled dealing with recruiters the “most annoying” part of searching for and obtaining work, with most opting to use personal contacts to get interviews. Read the full story here. .

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7 Interview Mistakes Every Employer Makes

Social Talent

Bad hires can negatively impact organisational productivity, performance, retention and culture. Another noteworthy finding from the Brandon Hall study is that 69% of the companies surveyed identified the interview process as having the greatest impact on the quality of the hire. Unstructured Interviews.

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In-Depth Culture Advice from CEO and Co-Founder of Madwire

Glassdoor for Employers

Madwire’s Glassdoor ratings could hardly be any better, which is why they ranked first for both Highest Rated CEO and Best Places to Work in 2016 – and remained high on both lists in 2017.

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6 Unmissable Recruitment News Stories this Independence Day – 4th July 2016

Social Talent

When it comes to what candidates want to know most about your company; 66% want to find out more about company culture , 54% want to hear more about the perks and benefits your company offers its employees, while 50% want to learn more about your company’s mission. Download the full LinkedIn 2016 Global Talent Trends Report here.

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5 Tips to Prepare for an Interview — and Tackle Anxiety — from Surescripts Senior Recruiter Shannon Clarke

PowerToFly

and "What about post-interview thank-you notes or emails?". We sat down with Shannon Clarke, Senior Recruiter at health information network organization Surescripts , to get some clarity on these questions and others to help you put your best foot forward in your next interview. Five tips for preparing for your interview.

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How to Create the Interview Formula that Makes the Right Candidate Stand Out

Vervoe

Many recruiters know the importance of assessing a candidate beyond a polished resume and well-rehearsed interview. In a 2016 CareerBuilder study , 75% of employers interviewed said they hired the wrong person, costing companies an average of $17,000. Identify the non-negotiable skills for each position.

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6 Fascinating Recruitment News Stories to Mull Over this Week – 12th December 2016

Social Talent

We have been talking to investors for some time and Symphony offered by far the best cultural fit and strategic platform to help us continue to develop our business, as well as the highest value ,” Smyth continued. And more than half (55.3%) do not mention values and mission during interviews. Rod Smyth, CEO of Tempbuddy. “

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