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Square Peg Round Hole

The Whiteboard

Like any recruiter working in a candidate short/client rich market, you know that if you meet a good candidate that has 3+ years in specific sector chances are you can get him or her a gauntlet of interviews that morning. Herschel Walker was an American football player, bobsledder, sprinter and mixed martial artist, not all at the same time.

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5 Traits You Should Be Looking For In New Hires

Hoops

In 2013, Angela Lee Duckworth presented this TED talk that went viral (over 8 million views). Past experience and technical skill are important measures, but the ability to listen to constructive advice and then change direction based on this advice, is critical in today’s fast moving business world. Professionalism.

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5 Traits You Should Be Looking For In New Hires

Hoops

In 2013, Angela Lee Duckworth presented this TED talk that went viral (over 8 million views). Past experience and technical skill are important measures, but the ability to listen to constructive advice and then change direction based on this advice, is critical in today’s fast moving business world. Professionalism.

Hiring 100
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Common Problems With The Pre-Employment Screening Process

ExactHire Recruiting

According to a 2013 CareerBuilder survey , hiring the wrong individual could cost approximately $50,000 to an organization. By submitting anonymous feedback, individuals serving as references are more comfortable providing constructive criticism and testimonials.

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The 10 Most Creative Resumes We’ve Ever Seen

Social Talent

“I’ve applied for dozens of jobs and had a handful of interviews, but sometimes there’s just another candidate that edged you out. In 2013, Philippe Dubost , a Web Product Manager, was out of work and looking for a job. So, with that in mind, journalist Dawn Siff created a six-second Vine resume in February of 2013.

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6 Recruitment News Stories to Kick-Off 2016 – 4th January 2016

Social Talent

83% of professionals say a negative interview experience can change their mind about a role. The way you treat your candidates in the interview is going to have the most lasting impact on the way they view their company. 53% of professionals say the most important interview is with their prospective manager.

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Texting for Recruitment: SMS or SOS?

Beamery

Research shows that as early as 2013, 54% of US consumers were receiving at least one branded SMS message daily. This leaves companies recruiting in industries like Construction and Logistics dreaming up creative ways to get candidate’s attention. iii) Setting up interviews and assessments.

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