Tue.Oct 04, 2016

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The Secret Ingredients You Need To Improve Talent Acquisition

Spark Hire

Those in charge of hiring can typically rattle off a solid list of traits that attract a job seeker to an open position within their business. Factors like salary and health benefits will always matter when it comes to recruiting efforts, regardless of the age of the person you’re talking with or the type of position that’s available. However, there is a range of other components that professionals are seeking out as they look for their next career opportunity.

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Don't Do Anything On This List If You Really Want The Job

Hoops

There is plenty of info on the web about how to ace a job interview. But knowing how you could potentially blow it is just as important - it only takes a second to lose the rapport you’ve built with a hiring manager. Here are a few mistakes to avoid at all costs: With stiff competition and a lot on the line, many job seekers are tempted to “massage the truth” on their resume or when talking about past jobs.

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What makes a good client?

NPA Worldwide

It takes a lot of time and filled job orders for a recruiter to develop a good relationship with a client – as a recruiter, you must produce results, build trust and be dependable for your clients. But a relationship is a two-way street and it takes more than an employer saying “just find me this candidate” and paying you a fee to cultivate a successful business partnership.

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7 Tips to Improve Recruitment

Entrepreneur

Here's something you might not know: Fridays are a great time to post a help wanted ad.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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5 Things You Should Consider When Hiring a Marketing Expert

RecruitLoop

Here's a list of what you should consider when hiring a marketing expert to design a strategy that will make your products and services more alluring to prospective customers.

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Developer Interview: Ann Gaffigan, CTO of National Land Realty

Stack Overflow

It’s hard to find something that Ann Gaffigan doesn’t do. Between growing her own web and systems development business, working as a CTO for the fastest-growing land brokerage firm in the nation, and serving on the USA Track and Field Athletes Advisory Committee, it’s inspiring to see a woman who can truly do it all. We chatted with Gaffigan about her early programming days and what a typical day looks like as a CTO.

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How to Recruit Me: Software Engineer

Glassdoor for Employers

Hi. Yo­­­­u’ve probably seen me around the office. I’m one of the talented, hardworking software engineers at our company. I’m feeling pretty.

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From Top Biller to Billing Manager… Ready or Not?

Undercover Recruiter

Deciding whether or not to take the leap of faith to becoming a billing manager in recruitment is a dilemma faced by many successful recruiters. Equally, it can be a big challenge from the employer’s perspective too, in terms of how to ensure that employee experiences a smooth transition. In this blog, I will assess what qualities. View Article.

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4 Reasons Your High-Volume Hiring Strategy Is Falling Flat

Jibe

The rise of the gig economy has had a tremendous impact on the lives of consumers. We can now request a ride, order groceries or have a meal delivered, all with the click of a button. These on-demand businesses have caused a massive increase in the number of “gig workers” that are often hired in extremely high volumes to match the demand of the service.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Announcing the Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies of 2016

Linkedin Talent Blog

We are excited to announce the 2016 Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies ranking. This ranking is a reflection of a firm’s diligence and dedication to integrating social media into their business and it shows which staffing firms are harnessing the power of LinkedIn exceptionally well as a vital part of their business. The list is based on an extensive analysis of the interactions between over 60,000 staffing firms, 627,000 consultants, and 450+ million members on LinkedIn over the past year.

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We Still Need to Talk About Candidate Experience (Again)

MightyRecruiter

To the recruiter it may concern, There are candidates interested in working for your company, and you have not responded to their job application. These candidates are putting themselves out there. In reaching out to you, they have bet their time and potential. They are considering placing their professional futures into your hands. You do not owe them a job – they have to earn that – but you owe them a message about where they stand with your organization.

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Are Happier Employees More Productive?

CareerBuilder

Google is known for offering employees perks that will make them happier, such as great food and play rooms. This strategy is based on the belief that happier people are more productive. Is it worth investing in your employees’ happiness? And, as a recruiter, should you prefer happier candidates? A recent study by Oswald, Proto and Sgroi published in the leading journal in labor economics in 2015 offers some answers based on a series of clever experiments: 1.

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If You Don't Care About Professional Development, Millennials Won't Care About You

The Muse

Millennials care about their professional development and room for growth. Here's why employers need to do the same.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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How Certificate III Carpentry Can Boost Your Career?

Recruiting Blogs

Carpentry is an ideal career for people who enjoy building things and working with their hands. There are many carpentry job openings in and around the Perth area for those who have the right skills and experience. Whether you have just started your career as a carpenter or you have been working for years, potential employers typically want proof that you have the right skills and that you know at least basic carpentry skills.

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Recruiters – Manufacturing Jobs are On the Rise!

Harger Howe Recruitment

The Houston Business Journal’s Jon Prior reported great news for the manufacturing jobs sector last week. According to his article, Texas may have made it through the worst of oil bust as the job creation rate is actually surpassing the rest of America’s job growth. It’s true, according to the article above and beyond the summer hiring increases, “new hiring is expected to increase by 2.3 percent in the back half of the year.

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Three easy ways to keep track of candidates while hiring

Recruiting Blogs

No matter how many candidates you’re vetting, moving them all through the hiring process is not an easy task. Keeping track of communication with up to hundreds of candidates for multiple positions at a time can trip up even the most experienced hiring manager. To better manage your applicant flow and get a clearer picture of each candidate, use the following tips to help yourself differentiate between your prospective talent.

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Employee engagement? It all starts with recruitment

WebRecruit

As any good management team knows, employee engagement is essential. By ensuring that your workforce is well-aligned to your organisation’s goals, values and objectives, you will be able to ensure greater motivation and productivity from your employees, while reducing absenteeism and employee turnover. However, it takes time to build a high level of employee engagement, so we would advise you to account it into your recruitment cycle to save on resources and better ensure that you find the

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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Check out the future of job hunting! (Robots do it for you!)

Recruiting Blogs

Robots taking over jobs is a common theme these days yet, a contrarian view is explored in this episode of “The Jim Stroud Show.” Imagine you are a software developer who is constantly hounded by recruiters; almost to the point of distraction. So, what do you do? You do what Will Sims has done and build a robot to handle all calls from recruiters. Check out this very clever experiment!

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5 Ways to WOW Companies With Your Entry-Level CV

Undercover Recruiter

If you’ve just left school or university, writing your first CV can be a big challenge. With little or no work experience and no prior exposure to the job market, it’s difficult to know how you should format your CV and what information you should include. But help is at hand, as StandOut CV has produced. View Article. 5 Ways to WOW Companies With Your Entry-Level CV.

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5 ways to ensure that more of your employees stick around

WebRecruit

Losing an important member of your workforce can be a major blow. Not only do you have to say goodbye to a high-performing employee, but there is the added difficulty of recruiting and training another employee up to the same standard. However, high employee turnover is avoidable, and the key is to protect against it and focus on keeping your workforce engaged, motivated and dedicated. 1.

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Employee Scheduling Software Reviews: The 10 Highest-Rated Systems

Capterra

I’ve never understood the popularity of Moleskine planners. People have these fancy binders and day planners with decorated pages and nice leather outsides, loaded with extra pockets and sleeves and sticky notes. But does anyone actually like scheduling? Do people get these things because they find making schedules an enjoyable use of their time? Or is it to make an unpleasant task marginally better?

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Managing Your Recruitment Agency Spend in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by a juggling act of internal recruiting, agency relationships, and direct hire spend? You’re not alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, building a dream team requires strategic orchestration. Recruiting agencies and search firms provide invaluable services, but managing them effectively alongside your internal team can pose unique challenges.

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Recruiting Analytics Made Simple: 5 Useful Reports You Should Pull From Your ATS Right Now

Linkedin Talent Blog

Ask a recruiter about their favorite hire, interview horror stories, or the best part of working at their company, and they’ll perk up and talk your ear off until you physically walk away. But when the topic turns to recruiting metrics, the enthusiasm evaporates, often to be replaced by guilt or a sense of defeat. Many recruiters shy away from reports, and understandably so.

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The 4-Step Cover Letter Formula Guaranteed to Score You Interviews

Crowded

It’s hard work getting your resume just right, polished just so and ready to be sent out to the masses, as you apply rapid-fire to jobs from the corner of a dim-lit Starbucks (or your couch, whatever works best for you). Personally, for some jobs I believe a resume should be enough. Especially ones that won’t require you to write on a daily basis or edit copy, but what do I know?

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Announcing Entelo Stack for Mobile, the Perfect App to Find Your Perfect Candidate

Entelo

Mobile is no longer just a product feature – it has become the reality for how we do business. This week, at the HR Technology Conference in Chicago, we unveiled our latest recruiting solution: Entelo Stack for Mobile. Here are the 3 biggest reasons I am excited about this launch: 1 - Candidate experience is a huge differentiator. You’ve seen it before: Top talent applies to a job opening, only to get lost in a black hole because the recruiting team is inundated with other resumes.

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HR Tech Conference Is upon Us! Are You Prepared?

Newton Software

Newton’s Guide to Make the Most of HR Tech Conference Today marks the kick-off of the annual HR Tech Conference, the marquee event for professionals in the fields of HR, recruiting, and talent management. Just arrived in Chicago and haven’t yet had time to prepare? We’ve got you covered! Below is our guide to making […]. The post HR Tech Conference Is upon Us!

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

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Infographic: How To Go From Leadership Zero to Hero

Yoh

Disengagement has been plaguing the workforce for years, showing little improvement in recent times. When your employees are not motivated by their work and feel stuck, they may become mindless clock punchers and start to look for work elsewhere. What’s worse, your company may be stuck with a high turnover rate.

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Get Promoted Using these Five Tips from Ex Google HR Chief

TalentLyft

Laszlo Bock, Senior Advisor at Google and author of book Work Rules, is the person responsible for attracting, developing, retaining and delighting "Googlers". In 2010, he was named “Human Resources Executive of the Year” by HR Executive Magazine. On LinkedIn, Laszlo had published some great advices and tips on how to get promoted. Here, we are sharing them with you!

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6 Companies Doing Their Bit to Improve Diversity & Inclusion

Social Talent

The case for embracing diversity in the workforce is stronger than ever! Diverse companies now outperform non-diverse companies by a whopping 35% ! Why? Well, when people from all different backgrounds come together, they bring different perspectives, information, and world views. This mix creates more innovation, a more productive team, and ultimately a more profitable business.

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