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Newton User Insights – Sourcing Top Talent is the #1 Recruitment Priority of 2016

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According to research from our Newton User Insights*, 55% of our respondents list sourcing top talent as their number one challenge. At Newton, when we think about our own sourcing strategy, we like to break it into two buckets – sourcing for passive candidates and sourcing for active candidates. Job Descriptions Matter.

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Hiring for a Cultural Fit in the Workplace

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What is a Culture Fit? Cultural fit is a candidate’s capability of fitting into an organization based upon its values and code of ethics. Cultural fit has become more popular recently as companies have started looking for candidates who not only perfectly match the job description, but who also fit the company culture as a whole.

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How to Find and Attract More Qualified Candidates

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Write enticing job descriptions. With the competitive nature of today’s job market, hiring for skilled positions often requires sourcing and outreach to passive candidates. What is your company culture like? Find and Attract More Qualified Candidates With Newton’s ATS. Weed out unqualified candidates.

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10 Ways to Use Recruiting Software to Win the War for Talent – Part 1

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Whether you want to highlight your company’s benefits, perks, or its unique culture – a strong employer brand has become more important than ever in order to attract the best applicants. 69% of applicants , in fact, say they wouldn’t take a job at a company with a bad reputation.

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5 No-Fail Ways to Master Millennial Hiring

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Career growth has become an important concern across the board especially with the amount of competition facing everyone in the job market. Attention to Job Posting Detail. Within job descriptions, clearly highlight the growth opportunities available within the company. Retirement Still Matters to Millennials.

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How to Build a Graduate Recruitment Program

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Team Player: A bright mind isn’t worth jeopardizing your office culture, for so look for a team player who is willing to collaborate, work with others, and share ideas. We’re happy to show you how Newton can help and become an integral part of your graduate recruitment program.

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Shaping Company Culture to Attract Millennials

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Millennials have particular tastes and preferences in regards to company culture. In this article, we’re outlining specific ways to optimize and leverage company culture to attract top millennial talent. Stage One: Understand Company Culture. The phrase “company culture” is thrown around often in the HR industry.

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