Greg Savage
AUGUST 10, 2015
I have verbalised strong views on job boards over the years. An important part of the candidate acquisition mix, sure, but also increasingly becoming ineffective, geared only to active job-seekers, and in some cases price-gouging the very recruitment fraternity that allowed them to thrive in the first place. In Australia, Seek came onto the scene […].
Social Talent
AUGUST 10, 2015
You’re about to see a list of the most commonly misspelled words on LinkedIn users’ profiles, but before you continue on to the list I’d like to draw your attention to a couple of important notes: Note to Job seekers: You should all know by now that a misspelling on your CV is a big no-no. It looks unprofessional, it shows a lack of attention to detail and it’s a sure-fire way to have yourself excluded from any interview shortlists in today’s competitive job market.
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Glassdoor for Employers
AUGUST 14, 2015
Making your social media accounts stand apart is a challenge, especially with so many recruiting handles out there. Twitter has become an essential platform to engage with your audience, but it’s hard shine in an overwhelming sea of information, updates and refreshing timelines. Some companies, however, have mastered Twitter for recruiting, breaking out unique accounts devoted solely to talent acquisition.
NPA Worldwide
AUGUST 11, 2015
“Closing is a process, not an event.” In any industry, objections will be heard and given quite often. In the life of an independent recruiter, this is amplified as objections can be given by clients AND candidates, sometimes over and over again in one deal or conversation. Paul Hawksinson, Publisher of The Fordyce Letter, updated the handbook on overcoming objection for Recruiting, Search, Placement, and Staffing Professionals, and some of his best tips are included below, and helpful to use as
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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.
Spark Hire
AUGUST 14, 2015
Recruiting in a tough candidate market can be quite the challenge for any recruiter. After you’ve exhausted your database, weeded through hundreds of resumes sent in via your posting, and sourced the job boards dry, it’s time to reevaluate and start thinking about what you haven’t done. . Reach out to the “Friendlies ”. If you haven’t already done so, go back through your database in search of candidates with the skill set you are looking for who you have placed recently.
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Glassdoor for Employers
AUGUST 13, 2015
Have you ever scratched your head and wondered what you can do to streamline your hiring process, or to improve staff productivity and morale? Sure you have. Are you concerned that new hires may be slipping away? Sure you are. But have you come up with effective solutions? Maybe yes; maybe no. Predictive analytics will help you to answer these questions and more.
Good To Know
AUGUST 11, 2015
So, just a random thought: would some sort of Algonquin-esqe round table, only in Newburyport, MA, over a few days next summer interest any of my recruiting friends?
Spark Hire
AUGUST 10, 2015
Recruiting has seen many changes in the last 10 years. When hiring new recruiters for your staffing agency, it is important to understand the differences and challenges when it comes to the recruiters of yesterday and recruiters of today. While some things may never change in recruiting, many things are constantly being updated and it is important for a top recruiter to keep up.
Social Talent
AUGUST 12, 2015
Why is it that you can sit in a training session for half a day, really enjoy it and think it’s the best learning opportunity you’ve had all year, and then a week later you’ve forgotten almost all of what you had learned. You’re back to old habits (because it’s easier), and your memory just ain’t what it used to be when you were learning new things in school.
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An era of uncertainty has arrived in recruiting. The unpredictability that exists in the labor market can make it difficult for employers to know how they should respond in this environment. Despite the turbulence, recruiting professionals should be encouraged by recent trends. Applications per job are up over the last year across companies of all sizes, and more than half of all recruiters expect their teams to grow in the next year, with nearly two-thirds expecting their recruiting budgets to
Glassdoor for Employers
AUGUST 11, 2015
This post originally appeared on Southerly’s blog. You’ve taken the steps to develop a quality, attractive employee value proposition (EVP). Well done! Creating this is the first step towards marketing yourself and finding the right candidates for your company. But as the old adage goes, it’s what you do with it that counts. So, what should you do with your EVP?
HarQen
AUGUST 10, 2015
Sam and Dave discuss The Interview – No Time for a Decision by Skip Graham and celebrate International Beer Day. The Takeaways. What are you grading the candidate on? – When you’re interviewing a candidate it’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing on how well they interview rather than how they would perform. [ Timestamp 9:04 ].
Spark Hire
AUGUST 13, 2015
Adding strong female leaders to your team helps your business to grow and better serve your client base. However, it’s important to understand the steps necessary to make your company especially appealing to female candidates. In order to verify that your workplace is welcoming to both male and female talent alike, consider these tips: Know that bias exists.
Social Talent
AUGUST 13, 2015
Forget about trying to recruit human candidates, in today’s war for talent it’s best to think a little outside the box… and more into the kennel or the stable! Yes, today we’re paying hommage to the candidates you wish you were responsible for hiring – animal employees! From geese that guard Chinese police stations to wine making goats in Napa Valley, animal employees are some of the most dedicated and hard-working employees of them all: Ferret Electricians.
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Glassdoor for Employers
AUGUST 12, 2015
How much does your recruiting strategy focus on sourcing? Not actively nurturing different sourcing channels may be your biggest recruiting mistake. New research from Glassdoor Economic Research reveals that the interview source can play a big role in making a successful hire, making it faster and easier to find quality candidates. The study found that employee referrals boost the odds of a successful job match by a statistically significant 2.6-6.6 percent. 1 To help, we compiled a few tips to
Good To Know
AUGUST 13, 2015
You know what I hate? That ^^ You know why? Beyond the fact that Samuel L. Jackson never said it (yes, I checked), and it’s it’s just another sign of how lazy we’ve become, intellectually, as a society?
Spark Hire
AUGUST 11, 2015
When employee turnover rates become high, the success of your business can take a hit. Not only does it hurt morale when employees are constantly coming and going, but this revolving door of staff members can cause a loss in productivity too. In order to slash turnover rates and keep your business growing in a positive way, keep these tips in mind: Make sure your hiring process is thorough.
CareerBuilder
AUGUST 14, 2015
The great economic crisis of our day, a crisis of theory as well as practice, is a crisis of information.”. –George Gilder, “Knowledge and Power” Every year, millions of kids graduate high school and pursue college, or a job — or both. And that’s when the sinking feeling hits. What career do I want? What education do I need? Will pursuing my dreams leave me with tons of debt?
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Jobvite
AUGUST 11, 2015
Think perks are the key to hiring your best talent? And if so, are you offering what appeals to your candidates? Whether it’s the overly expected (ping pong), the underwhelming (casual dress), or the wildly extravagant (egg freezing), today’s workforce has some clear preferences when it comes to those added company incentives. Our new “Employees with Benefits” infographic below shows you the real data behind perks—so you can see for yourself if they’re worth it.
SmartRecruiters
AUGUST 9, 2015
When unemployment was hovering between 9% and 10%, job candidates were everywhere and employers could pick and choose the best people. Hiring was like picking low hanging fruit. Ask any hiring manager today and they’ll tell you, the days of receiving hundreds of qualified resumes for every job posting are over. It is fast becoming an employees’ market in many areas, and that means fewer applicants who demand better employment offers.
Spark Hire
AUGUST 12, 2015
If you’re in the entertainment business, interviewing talent can prove to be a time consuming and cost sucking process. However, digital interviewing options such as video resumes, one-way video interviews, and live video interviews can help to make your selection process quicker and more cost effective. 1. Saves Time. Incorporating digital interviewing into your interview process will save you hours and days.
CareerBuilder
AUGUST 10, 2015
To meet the demand for high skilled workers, many employers are looking beyond the U.S. borders to fill their vacancies. In fact, 13 percent of employers saw their applications to hire workers with H-1B visas this year denied, partly due to the large number of companies applying. Over a quarter of employers (27 percent) are in favor of raising the cap on H-1B visas, citing the skills gap and America’s need to progress in STEM-related fields as driving factors.
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Recruiting.com
AUGUST 12, 2015
These days, we hear a lot about how different generations are from one another and how that plays into the workplace. But this isn’t just sensationalized journalism, the reality is, we are nearing five generations in the workforce. With birth years spanning almost a century, it seems obvious that those who remember life before telephones. The post 3 Things to Know While Hiring in the Five Generation Workplace appeared first on Recruiting.com.
Comeet
AUGUST 11, 2015
Business Insider and Payscale released their annual report on the top US companies to work for in 2015. They evaluated companies based off of six criteria: job satisfaction, job stress, ability to telecommute, job meaning, experienced median pay/total cash compensation and salary delta. #1 – Facebook. Hardly surprising, Facebook comes in at #1.
Recruiting Daily
AUGUST 13, 2015
If you think about it, we live in a world that’s increasingly become driven by referrals; hell, in our society, it’s become almost ingrained for us to defer to our extended network before making pretty much any decision. We rely on the wisdom of crowds for recommendations, input or advice, crowdsourcing everything from which car to buy, where to vacation or even whether or not to propose to a significant other or not.
Allegis Global Solutions
AUGUST 12, 2015
Hard and soft savings need to be approached and assessed thoroughly.
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Recruiting.com
AUGUST 13, 2015
Job seeker’s are looking for much more than salary out of prospective employers. Though still important, income is no longer the biggest deciding factor when it comes to a candidate’s job selection. Instead, less-tangible yet equally substantial perks such as company culture and growth opportunities rank higher and can even surpass monetary compensation as a.
Comeet
AUGUST 9, 2015
“This is us, this is what we do and this is how we do it. How do you fit?”. It’s not simply about sourcing the most intelligent candidate. Apart from being enthusiastic and appreciative of your company values, it’s also incredibly important that the new candidate gets along well with their potential team mates – so look out for how they interact with others.
Recruiting Daily
AUGUST 10, 2015
There’s no denying that I love Twitter. And I know a lot of you do, too. With 284 million registered users, its a perfect place to look for candidates, especially those active in their industries and are thought leaders. Recently, I can’t help but notice that a lot of people are trying to shoehorn their “usual” talent acquisition strategies into Twitter’s framework, and I can already tell you this: It’s not going to work.
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