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Old Assumptions About Talent Create New Pitfalls for Getting Work Done

Allegis Global Solutions

A series of surveys over the last year have put people and talent at the very top of the agenda for CEOs globally. Is there anything more critical to your organization than its workforce?

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Tour of the common resume biases

career.place

And that’s the problem – with one document and six seconds (or less), there’s a lot of room for guesses, assumptions, and shortcuts to quickly move candidates into the yes or no pile. From preferences based on familiarity to assumptions of people’s preferences such as tolerance of. For example, @aol.com means >60 years old.

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Where To Invest in Recruiter Training Now

SmartRecruiters

The growing influence of talent acquisition suggests that investing in recruiter training is one way for organizations to set themselves up for success. In just a few years, we’ve gone from mass pandemic layoffs to a talent shortage during the Great Resignation and back to mass layoffs again. Expanded skillsets increase agility.

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14 Recruitment Strategies to Attract Best Talent in 2024

Recruiter Flow

First, ditch the same old copy-pasted job descriptions that sound robotic and unappealing. Build a talent pipeline Instead of sourcing candidates only while filling an open role, why not build a talent pipeline that may come in handy when a requirement comes? Your target candidates are probably skimming the whole thing.

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Tour of the common resume biases

career.place

And that’s the problem – with one document and six seconds (or less), there’s a lot of room for guesses, assumptions, and shortcuts to quickly move candidates into the yes or no pile. From preferences based on familiarity to assumptions of people’s preferences such as tolerance of commute times. Common biases triggered by resumes.

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3 Ways to a Better Application Process

JazzHR

Some employers operate under the unhealthy assumption that lengthy, Kafka-esque online application processes are a test of character. Yes, it can be difficult to align hiring decisions among different stakeholders at your company, but sitting on your laurels is only going to lead you to miss out on top talent.

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Define Your Candidate Persona in 4 Steps

SmartRecruiters

It’s no secret that in the past five years, recruiting has espoused marketing tactics to attract passive and highly sought-after talent in this time of skill shortages, especially in technical fields. The following is a four-step guide to honing in on your target audience so you can start sourcing the best talent for your company.