Sat.Apr 04, 2015 - Fri.Apr 10, 2015

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Rethink Customer Service to Create Exceptional Employee Experiences

ExactHire Recruiting

Customer service is commonly understood as how an organization interacts with–or serves– its customers (those individuals who buy its product or service). A key tenet of customer service is that an organization should have the goal of providing an exceptional experience by anticipating and meeting customer needs before the customer even asks.

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5 Twitter Sins Recruiters Need to STOP Committing

Social Talent

'Twitter is an incredible resource when it comes to attracting potential candidates and a fantastic tool for engaging with them. In the 9 years since the site began, Twitter has become the world’s second most popular sourcing tool behind LinkedIn (55% of recruiters are now using it) and a healthy 35% of recruiters are now using it to post their jobs and message candidates respectively.

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How Diversity Fuels Innovation

Glassdoor for Employers

'There’s been a lot of attention lately on the topic of diversity: in society, in the workplace, in business, and—particularly for women—in the technology industry. As a woman who’s made her career in tech, I’ve certainly felt a major shift in attitudes over the years—both in others and also personally. When I first started in the industry, I was always conscious of not wanting to stand out for anything but my work.

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25 Apps for Recruiters

Spark Hire

'With so many apps out there, how can you be sure which apps increase productivity, rather than take away? It’s a fact, we all spend a significant amount of our time on apps, or online in general. According to a Nielsen survey , in 2013 the average Andriod and iPhone users 18 years of age and older spent 30 hours and 15 minutes using apps! The average number of apps being used per person in this time was around 23.2.

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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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Don’t Let Your Hiring Process Be A March to Madness

HarQen

This Monday marked the end of March Madness. At the start of the tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats were expected to roll through the tournament without difficulty and win the championship. On April 4, this team of five-star recruits met a very different team in the Wisconsin Badgers. Wisconsin’s roster was comprised of players who mostly went under the recruiting radar.

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Watch Out, Workforce: Millennials are Here!

Glassdoor for Employers

'Admire or admonish them, much has been written about the Millennial generation: individuals now ages 18 to 34. They make up your entry-level and next-generation workforce and, according to a recent study by Pew Research , Millennials will overtake Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living generation. In our experience helping companies recruit and hire top talent, including developing strategies for hiring Millennials , we find attraction, retention and cultivating Millennials in the workplac

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Recruiters – Will You Win Or Lose With Google’s Mobile Search Results Changes?

Web Based Recruitment

'Video Marketing & Social Media Advertising For Recruiters. Home. Candidate Attraction. Recruitment Videos. Mobile Recruitment. Training Courses. Video Recruiting Workshop. Recruitment Events. About Us. Speaking. Contact Us. Blog. Recruiters – Will You Win Or Lose With Google’s Mobile Search Results Changes? April 7, 2015 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment.

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Innovative Interview Questions Hiring Managers Should Be Asking

Spark Hire

'A job interview is important for a hiring manager, as it gives you time to get a real sense of what a potential employee is about and how they’ll contribute to your office. However, when you’re doing a lot of interviews back to back, it’s easy to fall into a routine where you ask the same uninspired interview questions of your candidates. Instead, dig a little deeper and try asking some of these more thought-provoking interview questions : What qualities bother you most in your co-workers?

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4 Post-Easter Recruitment News Stories to Get You Up-to-Date – 7th April 2015

Social Talent

'In the news this week: These are the 9 Most Engaging Status Updates on LinkedIn Right Now. Why do some status updates get significantly better engagement than others? That’s one of the main questions LinkedIn were asking on their Talent Blog last week in a bid to discover what you can do to maximise the engagement of your own Company or Career Page status updates.

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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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Don’t Leave Your Candidate Pipeline to the Last Minute, Do These Three Things

HarQen

Whether it’s waiting until December 24th to buy gifts or until the last two weeks in April to do your taxes , everybody has something they procrastinate. For me, it was every paper I had to write in college. The problem with procrastination is your task still has to get done and, because you’ve put it off, you don’t have room for error. Gifts sell out, computers crash and tax information gets misplaced.

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Game of Thrones & Talent Acquisition Technology: Who Can Unite the Kingdoms?

Symphony Talent

'Spoiler Alert: If you aren’t current on Game of Thrones, go catch up and come back :). (How are you not up to date anyway?!) Game of Thrones Season 5 is coming this Sunday, and at SmashFly we’ve been counting down the days. The season preview looks pretty epic, and for someone who’s opted for. Continue Reading → The post Game of Thrones & Talent Acquisition Technology: Who Can Unite the Kingdoms?

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4 Reasons Third Party Recruiters Need to Be on Social Media

Spark Hire

'Recently, a fellow experienced recruiter made a comment to me that I completely disagree with. “Third party recruiters don’t need to be active on social media.” While I greatly respect my fellow recruiter, I believe that social media is one of many valuable tools for third party recruiters. There are 4 benefits to third party recruiters when it comes to being active on social media. 1.

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How to create an awesome recruitment marketing campaign

Beamery

'Often companies are on the cusp of achieving something great, just waiting for the right hire to help them get to the next level. The problem is that traditional methods of finding that awesome person are failing us. The growing skills gap makes it hard to find and recruit the ‘right’ person. Luckily there’s an alternative: Traditional marketing campaigns can provide an effective framework for attracting top talent.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Why getting your Recruiters off LinkedIn is a good thing

Allegis Global Solutions

'Removing recruiters from LinkedIn could lead to many benefits for organisations.

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Think About These 3 Audiences for Better Candidate Experience

Symphony Talent

'This post was inspired by the 2014 Candidate Experience Awards Symposium. “Regardless of the changes in technology, the market for well-crafted messages will always have an audience.” — Steve Burnett, The Burnett Group What Steve Burnett didn’t note was that the change in technology has made crafting great messages a bit more difficult: We need to.

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3 Ways Your Company Blog Can Influence Your Candidate Search

Spark Hire

'When targeting top talent in today’s candidate market, it is important for small businesses to get creative in order to compete with larger corporations. One way to stand out to top talent is through blogging. If your small business already has a blog, then there are several ways you can utilize your blog in order to attract top talent. 1. Job Advertisement.

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Recruiters:  There Are Only 3 Kinds of Jobs

SmartRecruiters

'If you’re a recruiter, there are only 3 kinds of jobs. There is no such thing as a nursing job, an engineering req, a finance open position, a marketing job, or cashier assignment to fill. We use words like req, position, job, and assignment to mean essentially the same thing, but then we give a job a “title” and suddenly we think they are all unique.

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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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TEEN EMPLOYMENT DROPPED BY 33% SINCE 2001

CareerBuilder

'The U.S. workforce has seen a dramatic shift in age since 2001. According to a special report from CareerBuilder , at the turn of the century, 5.2 million jobs were held by workers ages 14-18. By 2014, that number dropped 33% to 3.5 million. Meanwhile, jobs held by workers ages 55 and older have grown by 40%, from 20.6 million to 28.9 million. 210 occupations are made up of at least 25 percent 55+ year-old workers compared to just 86 occupations in 2001.

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There Is No Single Source of Hire

Symphony Talent

'Source of hire is an important measure for organizations to understand how their efforts to attract candidates ultimately impact the bottom line in terms of qualified hires. Accurately tracked and measured, source of hire provides insight into how best to spend your finite recruiting budget and recruiters’ time. You not only want, but need to. Continue Reading → The post There Is No Single Source of Hire appeared first on SmashFly Blog.

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Tips for Streamlining Your Hiring Process & Maximizing Time With Video Interviewing [WHITEPAPER]

Spark Hire

'For those of you looking for an effective hiring tool that can replace the stress-induced gray hairs on your head, you’ve come to the right place. While we can’t literally change the color of your hair, Spark Hire’s video interviewing solutions can seriously ease the stress you face throughout your current hiring process. With Spark Hire’s new whitepaper titled “Tips for Streamlining Your Hiring Process & Maximizing Time With Video Interviewing,” you will learn a few tips and best practices

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Why Traditional #Recruiting Methods Fail

SmartRecruiters

'The amount of time, effort and frustration companies go through to find reliable, intelligent recruiting assistance is astronomical. Over the years, the majority of hiring companies bounce from one recruitment company to another, unable to gauge the real reason behind their inability to find effective staffing assistance. Naturally, they wonder what the driver behind their inability to form a cohesive relationship with a reliable sales staffing firm stems from.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Pounding the Pavement: Experiencing the Candidate Experience As A Recruiter

Recruiting Daily

'I have not been without a job since I was 16 years old. I have done more than my share of things for the paycheck, from bagging groceries to being a valet. It gave me such insight into the world of people who work in the service industry. This has affected not only how much I tip but how I treat the Starbucks Barista or the dude hauling my luggage at the airport.

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Candidates are the New Consumers

Symphony Talent

'The dynamic between candidates and employers is changing rapidly. With falling unemployment rates and increased job opportunities, rampant social media usage and content at our fingertips, candidates are now in control of the career search experience. (Dr. John Sullivan’s “The Power Has Shifted to the Candidate, So Recruiting Practices will Stop Working” is a good.

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The Story No One Ever Hears About Staffing

Staffing Talk

" Let’s face it, as more and more companies turn to staffing agencies to meet their personnel demands, staffing in general has developed a bad reputation among some sectors of the public. Certainly, some of this is the result of unscrupulous agencies doing unscrupulous things, but the majority of it is because, unfortunately,… [.

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Building a product in the technical recruiting space? Read this first.

Aline Lerner

Lately, a good number of people have asked me for feedback on their tech recruiting startup ideas, and I’ve noticed that I tend to ask the same questions and give the same advice over and over. Below, I’ve reproduced some of these things. At the end of the day, a lot of my advice is based on the current market climate, where engineering demand severely outstrips supply.

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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How To Crush the Recruiting Competition (Without Compromising Your Integrity)

Recruiting Daily

'When I first became a recruiter, I approached this profession with a sense of excitement; it was a breath of fresh air after years spent slaving away in the financial services sector – which, during the downturn, was like the Icarus of industries, wings melting away in the heat of public animosity, private greed, endemic excess and humiliating hubris.

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New Customer: Twilio

Symphony Talent

'We’re so pumped to be able to assist another modern thinking talent acquisition team in gaining and building relationships with modern candidates. Today, SmashFly announced that Twilio, a cloud communications company based in San Francisco, Calif., selected our Total Recruitment Marketing Platform to manage, measure and automate its talent acquisition programs from one holistic software.

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What You Need to Know About Form I-9 and E-Verify

HireRight

'Employers often think of E-Verify as the electronic equivalent of the Form I-9; this couldn’t be farther from the truth. In fact, Form I-9 and E-Verify are two distinct (but related) processes. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Form I-9 is used by an employer to verify an employee’s identity and eligibility to be [.]. The post What You Need to Know About Form I-9 and E-Verify appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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