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Call a Truce on the War for Talent: Top 5 Trending Recruiting Strategies

The Cleared Recruiting Chronicles

The war for talent has become a battleground that needs a truce. Here are five trending recruiting strategies to level the playing field.

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Recruitics: The Best Agency for Recruitment Marketing Services

Recruitics

In 2022, Recruitics is proud to be celebrating ten successful years as the industry’s leading provider of talent attraction solutions for the Fortune 1000.

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4 Compelling Reasons to Choose Skills over Degrees

Vervoe

The Great Resignation is well and truly upon us, revealing one glaringly obvious truth in this candidate short market: Organizations experience greater success when they employ people with the right technical skills. With 65.1% of the American workforce lacking college degrees , according to the Economic Policy Institute, the need for degree-based hiring is changing rapidly.

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The RCSA Awards: The (dubious) results are in

The Whiteboard

This week sees me struck down with Covid. So far, it’s not been so bad. I’m running a temperature, have a bit of a head cold, and a few extra aches and pains. The bigger issues are the number of quacks coming out of the woodwork to offer up nonsense, herbal remedies, and my inability to taste red wine. I “tried” three different bottles last night to no avail.

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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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How thought leadership and your personal brand can open up job opportunities

Workable

Let’s consider this as we explore the world of digital recruitment. What is a personal brand? In their 1999 classic “ Be Your Own Brand ” , David McNally and Karl D. Speak explain that “Your brand is a reflection of who you are and what you believe, which is visibly expressed by what you do and how you do it.” In a modern context, this refers to how you market yourself online in terms of your values and how you want to be perceived by the public.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Recruitment Marketing

Hireserve

Businesses are finding it harder and harder to recruit top talent. It’s a candidate-driven market – for the first time in living memory, there are more job vacancies than there are unemployed people, with many choosing to leave the workforce altogether. In these conditions, how can you make sure that your organisation sticks out amongst the many others clamouring to attract and hire the best candidates?

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How to Answer Leadership Skills Interview Questions

Workable

What are common interview questions ? The following leadership interview questions assess how you: Motivate your team and inspire productivity. Delegate according to your employees’ strengths and weaknesses. Communicate when you express concerns and ideas. Manage working relationships. Tell me about a time when you struggled with work-life balance. Did you manage to solve the problem?

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The 8 Best States for New Graduates to Start Their Careers in 2022

The Muse

Top states for recent college graduates to consider starting their careers—based on job openings, entry-level salaries, racial diversity, and other factors.

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6 things your LinkedIn profile reveals to a recruiter

Workable

One of the first things recruiters do when they receive an application is to review the candidate to determine if they’re a good fit for the open position and company culture, and assess your talents. Your LinkedIn profile represents you, so every detail is important. So, what recruiters see on LinkedIn matters. Here’s what they can determine based on your profile: 1.

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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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12 Ways to Source Candidates Through Conversations

Recruiting Daily

What are some strategies for sourcing candidates through conversations? We asked hiring managers and experienced talent acquisition professionals in order to get their best insights. From making your message stand out to building relationships you can tap into when needed, we found several tips that may help you use conversations to source talents for roles you need to fill. .

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Is it ever too late to start a new career?

Workable

A 2021 poll by the US Chamber found that 41% of people are looking to switch industries for their next job, with 32% currently unemployed. The usual reasons for a career change, such as more money, a desire for challenge, a less stressful environment, or chasing your passion, are still motivators. But the survey found that new post-pandemic factors have also played a part in the decision to start a new career.

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7 Strategies You Can Adopt Right Now to Boost Workplace Productivity

RecruitLoop

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Michael Zhou. His opinions are his own. There is a big difference between being truly productive and just be physically present in the workplace. It reflects how much an individual’s skills are bearing fruit for the company or the organization that he/she is working for. In today’s workplace, […].

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How to Answer Personality Interview Questions

Workable

What are some of the common personality interview questions ? We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions in job interviews used to assess your personality. Our sample answers will give you some guidance on how to answer during your next job interview. How would you describe yourself? This is one of the most common interview questions , so you’re sure to be asked it as a personality interview question.

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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.

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7 Essential Questions To Ask When Phone Screening A Candidate

RecruitLoop

Knowing what to keep an eye (or ear!) out for when phone screening a candidate can prevent you inviting someone in who is totally wrong for your role.

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Promoting professional equity and empowerment post Roe v. Wade

career.place

The recent overturn of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court has dominated the headlines and left a wake of political, religious, economic, and civil activity. It also exacerbates inequities that have plagued some groups and will add new challenges for many. According to the CDC , Black women are 4 times more likely to have an abortion than white women.

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4 Ways to Answer Interview Questions About Career Goals

Workable

How to answer, “What are your future career goals?”. While this is how this question is most commonly asked, your interviewer may approach it in a more specific way. Here are a few examples: What are you looking for in your next position? With this question, companies are checking to see if you share their vision of the role and if your aspirations show that you’re interested in being in the position in the longer term.

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How Company Alumni Groups Keep Former Employees Engaged & Interested

Manatal

Did you know that American employees only tend to stay with an organization for approximately five years before they decide to move on to “greener pastures?” In fact, a record 48 million U.S. workers quit their jobs last year – That’s a lot of turnovers, but it’s simply uncommon for workers to remain with one organization for the entirety of their careers.

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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.

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QR Code On CVs: How And Why To Put A QR Code On Your CV

Purple CV

There’s more than one way to write a CV. Depending on the role, the stage you’re at in your career and whether you’re changing industries, you’ll want to consider a range of formats and CV writing techniques. Increasingly, we are seeing a QR code on CVs. This is an interesting new trend, one which can make your CV stand out and is particularly suited to certain types of roles or circumstances.

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The easy way to show thought leadership on social media: 8 examples

CareerArc

If there existed a 10 commandments of social recruiting , one of them would probably be, “Thou shalt not skip out on thought leadership posts.” Sharing thought leadership posts on social media is an important part of building and broadcasting your employer brand , as they show that you’re a thought leader in the space— something higher quality candidates in particular care about.

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40 Surprising Remote Work Statistics (2022)

Hundred5

In 2022, remote working is the norm for a lot of businesses. Whether it’s full-time remote workers or remote employees who split their time between office space and home in a flexible work setting, getting things done via remote work while creating a better work-life balance benefits everyone. But, what’s the data really saying on remote work and recruiting remote workers?

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Effective Strategies to Ensure You Continue to Grow Your Team: Part 1

The Staffing Stream

Investing in your team is one of the most effective ways to ensure employee satisfaction and retention. Employees often leave positions because of low pay, poor company culture, poor management or little to no opportunities for advancement. Continuing to grow and develop your team helps them stay motivated and has direct benefits for the productivity and profitability of your business.

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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.

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How to Answer Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Interview Questions

Workable

What are the most common EQ questions asked? If you were faced with an ethical issue, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome? This is where the company tests your values and the parameters of your integrity. Be sure to choose an example that relates to the job you’re applying for. Sample answer: “A colleague double-charged a client. After discussing the situation with him, I directed him to correct the error.

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If You Don’t Love Bureaucracy, You’re Getting It Wrong

Forbes Human Resources Council

Bureaucracy within business is a tale as old as time.

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How to Answer Analytical Skills Interview Questions

Workable

What are common interview questions ? The following analytical interview questions assess how you: Gather data to inform your decisions. Assess both positive and negative situations to improve your processes. Are able to develop processes. Evaluate information through critical thinking. Think through problems to find solutions. Set and achieve goals.

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Les questions à éviter en entrevue

Jobillico

Vous vous préparez à une entrevue , vous avez suivi tous les conseils pour bien la réussir et vous avez évité les choses à éviter durant votre entretien. Tout semble bien se dérouler jusqu’au moment où… Vous posez une question qu’il ne fallait pas poser au recruteur. Ce petit moment qui risque de tout gâcher et de vous discréditer alors que tout se passait à merveille.

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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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How to Answer Problem-Solving Interview Questions

Workable

What are the most common problem-solving questions ? Information to keep in mind when answering these questions : Interviewers will hit you with problems related to the industry you’re applying to work in, so research relevant scenarios and solutions. They will analyze the process you use. Coming up with inventive ways to solve problems will show what makes you unique ly fit for this role.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Tips To Find Out A Company's Real Values

PowerToFly

?? What is diversity, equity, and inclusion? Learning to identify these can help you decide for yourself if this company is the right fit for you, personally, and professionally. Watch the video to the end to learn how to really know if a company values diversity, equality, and inclusion. ?? How can I find an organization that truly values diversity, equity, and inclusion?

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4 Templates for Emails to Hiring Managers

Workable

The email address you use should include your name and surname. Preferably not the “funnyguy@xyz.com” profile you created in the eighth grade. The subject line is important and should clearly state the intent of your email. For example, if you are applying for a job, you should include your name, the job you are applying for, and the job reference number (if available).

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