Sat.Feb 25, 2017 - Fri.Mar 03, 2017

article thumbnail

Recruiting Through LinkedIn? Check Out These Top Changes

ClearCompany Recruiting

When LinkedIn reported in late 2016 that they would be updating their website’s look and functionality, many were excited. Many were also worried: How would the changes affect recruiting? Would it be helped or hindered by the new design?

Linkedin 252
article thumbnail

Worth the (Calculated) Risk: Hiring Executives from Nontraditional Career Paths

Brazen Recruiting

We’ve all seen it: that candidate whose resume doesn’t really match the job requirements, yet there’s something about her overall experience that piques our interest. Perhaps she took a “gap year” after school or between jobs; maybe she spent time working in a completely different field. If we listened to our gut and invited the candidate in for an interview, we may have been impressed with how her unique career path has afforded her a different perspective and approach.

Hiring 213
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Creative Employee Perks That Attract Culture Fit Candidates

Lever

Fifty seven percent of people say employee perks and benefits are a top consideration before accepting a job. Companies know they need to get creative in order to help them stand out to candidates and win the best talent for their team. Many companies are going a step further to offer employee perks that help them attract culture fit candidates. They know that talent who shares the company’s values can better serve their customers.

Culture 178
article thumbnail

How To Build a Social Recruiting Strategy

Proactive Talent

A fly by the seat of your pants approach might work for some things, but social recruiting isn’t one of them. In fact, successful social recruiting requires the complete opposite. It thrives on structure, consistency, reliability and frequency. And the foundation for it is a strategy that answers the questions of how, when, where and in what way you’ll reach potential candidates through social.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

4 Ways to Cultivate Employee Engagement

JazzHR

Employee engagement is one of those phrases that’s thrown around a lot. Unfortunately, some businesses have lost focus on what it means and how to cultivate it in their workforce. They spend time and money conducting surveys, creating committees, holding meetings and even hiring consultants to try and engage their staff. But let’s be honest: How often do surveys or committees actually translate into greater employee engagement and satisfaction?

Jazz 152

More Trending

article thumbnail

Why You Need an ATS When You're Not Hiring

Lever

“We’re just not hiring at this very moment, but we definitely plan to in the future.” “We don’t have a clear sense of when we’ll need to hire again.” “We can’t even think about hiring right now; there is way too much going on.”.

ATS 163
article thumbnail

Old School Recruiter Control

The Whiteboard

When I started out in recruitment in the middle of last decade I was lucky enough to receive some pretty good training from a company renowned for developing and growing fledgling recruiters. Many of those learnings have stuck with me over the years but one aspect in particular shines with the greatest clarity: When the MD for our whole Australia & New Zealand region swept into the seminar room, all shuffling menace Mr.

Training 130
article thumbnail

How to Choose An Applicant Tracking System

JazzHR

From advertising and interviewing to hiring and training, the recruitment process can be an involved and expensive undertaking. For that reason, you want to make sure you’re doing everything you can to secure the best candidate. Fortunately, by choosing the right applicant tracking system (ATS) for your organization, you can reduce the cost of hiring new employees, streamline the work involved, and create a better experience for both your company and your candidates.

article thumbnail

Beyond The Brand: How NewsWhip Spots Recruitment Trends Before They Happen

Social Talent

Welcome to our new series where we’ll be touching base with global thought leaders. We’ll be giving you VIP insight into what they do, how they do it and what they hope to achieve now and into the future. Within each interview we’ll be looking at it from a recruiters point of view, and see how our guests can make the lives of recruiters and HR Managers that little bit easier.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Lever March Madness: Catch Us in Chicago, San Francisco, or Online

Lever

Oscar season may be over (and my, it ended with a confusing whimper rather than a bang). but rest assured we’ve got all kinds of compulsory viewing lined up for you in the next 3 weeks.

141
141
article thumbnail

5 Ways to Optimize Your Resume for the ATS

ClearCompany Recruiting

72% of submitted applications are never read by an actual person. Does that surprise you? It’s due to the use of Applicant Tracking Systems. These systems scan resumes to determine if a candidate’s qualifications match up with what the company wants in an employee. If you’re missing certain keywords or have fewer qualifications than another applicant, then it’s unlikely your resume will ever be seen by a person and you won’t get the job.

article thumbnail

3 Trends Driving Innovation in Recruitment Advertising Technology

Recruitics

If you’re finding it more difficult to hire today than ever before, take solace in that you are far from alone. In fact, according to the most recent survey from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) two-thirds of organizations hiring full-time staff indicate they are having a difficult time recruiting for job openings. Part of this problem lies in the ever-evolving way by which we recruit.

article thumbnail

Employee Retention Strategies You Can Start Today (Part 2)

Social Talent

We’re back with a second helping of employee retention tactics that you can action straight away. In Part One we listed some ways you can start making changes to boost your employee retention rates. Now we’re here to complete the list. All of these steps build a complete picture of a successful retention programme. What do we love so much about them?

Retention 122
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How Being Transparent Helps Scale Your Company

Entrepreneur

A culture of trust is the bedrock for success. It starts living your core values every day.

Culture 124
article thumbnail

4 Kinds Of Hiring Data You Need To Be Tracking

Spark Hire

Hiring today looks a lot different than it did 10 or 20 years ago. What used to rely on a piece of paper and a gut feeling now relies on recommendations, evidence, and data. And it’s all thanks to recent advances made in technology. . Of these factors, hiring data is particularly important, as it can essentially reveal how well (or not well) a job candidate will perform in a role, if hired.

Data 94
article thumbnail

How to screen Python developers’ skills to find the best – guide for IT recruitment

Devskiller

If you are looking for a person with python developer skills, know that finding him is only half the journey. So even if you can source them, it might take some extra effort to truly understand what python skills really are. The real python skill set is a complex thing to understand, but here we introduce an expert in the field, Wojtek Erbetowski to bring the topic to light.

article thumbnail

The Perfect First Phone Call

Social Talent

The first phone call is one of the most important parts of the selling process. It’s crucial that you learn to navigate this delicate touchpoint so that you give yourself the best chance of securing a real business opportunity. The perfect first phone call is a classic mix of short and sweet. Your prime focus is to create a second opportunity for you to talk to this potential customer.

Strategy 119
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Generation Why: The Attitudinal Shift Uniting Today’s Workforce

Symphony Talent

In Talent Acquisition, when we say it’s getting harder than ever to hire, it’s not just an understatement – it’s far too simplistic. Recruiters talk about low unemployment, The post Generation Why: The Attitudinal Shift Uniting Today’s Workforce appeared first on SmashFly Blog.

article thumbnail

How to Predictably Hire the Most Successful Candidates Using Structured Interview Questions

Breezy HR

We’ve already talked about what defines a structured interview , and why structured interviews are such good predictors of job performance. Now, we’re going to show you how to run a structured interview – using consistent interview questions that show you the best people for the job, every time. But we’ll be real with you up front: This is not as quick-n-easy as jotting down a few questions before you head to the interview room.

article thumbnail

4 Important Lessons on Diversity & Inclusion from Zootopia

Glassdoor for Employers

Congrats to Zootopia for winning an Oscar for Best Animated Feature! We’re guessing you’ve seen it by now – but if you.

article thumbnail

Team Pages That Make You Want To Join A Company

Social Talent

A team page can make or break a good impression. Whether it’s people who are thinking of applying for a job or potential customers your team page has a chance to make a big impact. It gives people an idea of what life inside the company is like. It’s a chance to show off the awesome team behind your brand. It lets people see who exactly they’ll be working with.

Fashion 109
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

5 Warning Signs Your Employees Will Soon Jump Ship (and How to Prevent It!)

RecruitLoop

Could you spot the warning signs that a team member is close to leaving you high and dry? Spotting such behaviour early means you can step in with measures to resolve the situation and, hopefully, retain a promising employee.

How To 82
article thumbnail

Candidate Experience ROI

Survale

Everyone knows by now that providing a positive candidate experience is the right thing to do. Candidates expect consumer quality online experiences these days. Why shouldn’t they? And of your online experience comes up short, it reflects on your company and employer brand. But what’s the hard cost of bad candidate experience? Or put another way, how much can you gain by improving your candidate experience?

article thumbnail

The Coworking Space: A New Era of Collaboration

Glassdoor for Employers

Freelancing used to seem like a unicorn in the business industry. People that could pull off a business while “working from home?”.

article thumbnail

Recruitment News: Small Changes, Big Difference

Social Talent

Another week and another flurry of exciting updates from the world of recruitment. This week we focus on the introduction of small features that make a BIG difference in the recruitment world. LinkedIn Gets Contractor Friendly. LinkedIn has now made it even easier to recruit people for any type of role. You can now use a contractor search filter. Contractor Targeting allows people to advertise the fact that they may be interested in contractor positions.

Mobile 107
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

The Big Lie of Big Data in Recruiting

Newton Software

Forget Big Data, Recruiters Need to Focus on Small Data Big data is the future. At least that’s what people are eager to tell you nowadays. And with terms like machine learning and predictive analytics floating around, it’s hard not to think…big. Without a doubt, data science is transforming our world and will only continue […]. The post The Big Lie of Big Data in Recruiting appeared first on Newton Software.

article thumbnail

7 Ways to Value Your Recruitment Business

FireFish Software

When you first start a recruitment agency, you'll be focused on the smaller goals like getting through your first year. But as the successful years stack up, and you get used to taking the highs and the lows in your stride, you'll be able to focus on your end goal. At this point, you'll wonder: 'How valuable is my recruitment agency?' Here's how you find that answer.

ATS 80
article thumbnail

Relative Scarcity of Workers: Evidence from iCIMS

Glassdoor for Employers

Fishing in Shallower Pools Although it came as no surprise and it was wrapped in technocratic terms, the Fed made a big.

iCIMS 96