Wed.May 24, 2017

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Are You a Good Interviewer? Follow These Steps and You Will Be

JazzHR

Landing top talent depends as much on your skills as an interviewer as any other factor. After all, interviews are a chance for candidates to assess you and your company, just as you’re assessing them and their candidacy. While it can be the hardest part of the recruitment process — particularly if you’re not used to conducting interviews, or doing so is a bit out of your comfort zone — getting it right is certainly well within reach.

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The Stark Reality of Gender Disparity in The Tech World (Infographic)

Social Talent

According to a report from Accenture and Girls Who Code , women in the computing workforce will shrink in the next 10 years unless immediate action is taken, and there has already been a huge 37% drop of women in tech since 1995. So, why are the rates of women in the tech industry falling? The skills shortage will begin to damage the economy. There were 500,000 new computing jobs in the US in 2015, but there were fewer than 40,000 new computer science graduates, and as a result, a call to action

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Getting to 99%: A Joy for Candidates, Employees and Customers at Indigo

SmartRecruiters

As RecruitingDaily executive editor Matt Charney said during his presentation at our Hiring Success 17 conference last month, “employer branding” comes off as just a cliché buzzword. True enough if all it amounts to is including a set of cheesy photos and trite slogans on your career site. But paying close attention to how you present your organization is critical if you expect to fill thousands of positions each year.

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9 Ways to Become a Resumé Reviewing Pro

RecruitLoop

If you’re swamped with candidate applications, it’s important that you can quickly sort the wheat from the chaff and become a resume reviewing pro.

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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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SIGMA MSP: A simple solution to meet contingent hiring needs

Allegis Global Solutions

There are some common misconceptions in recruitment that simplicity and lower costs means a less comprehensive service, but this couldn't be further from the truth with SIGMA MSP.

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5 Principles for Building an Enduring Global Workforce

Glassdoor for Employers

Over the past couple of decades remote work has become increasingly popular. Here are 5 foundational principles for building a global team.

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How Can Employee Advocacy Influence Recruiting?

Undercover Recruiter

What better way to promote and market your company than through your employees’ voice. And what better channels than through their social media accounts. Obviously this only work’s in the organisation’s favour if the content that’s being shared shines a glowing light on them but it’s something companies are doing more of.

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Taking the Leap into a New Career: What You Should Know

Traitify

Now more than ever before, workers are changing employers and careers more frequently. Our grandparents may have stayed with the same company their entire careers, but this is no longer the case. Statistics published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor and Statistics show that in 1983, the percentage of workers between the ages of 55 and 64 who reported being with their current employer for 20 years or more was 34.8%.

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The Key to Hiring Interns? Their Level of Future Commitment

MightyRecruiter

College Recruiter founder Steven Rothberg weighs in on recruiting students, new grads, and entry-level workers. Recruiting the next generation of top talent? Then you should talk to Steven Rothberg. As founder of job search site College Recruiter , Steven’s watched both new grads’ job search behavior and recruiters’ new grad hiring tactics evolve over time.

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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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Glassdoor’s Most Popular Jobs For College Grads: What We Learned

ConveyIQ

We look at look at Glassdoor's Top 20 Most Popular Jobs for College Grads. Here's what we found. The post Glassdoor’s Most Popular Jobs For College Grads: What We Learned appeared first on Take the Interview.

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The Top 20 Most Popular Employee Scheduling Software

Capterra

It’s hard enough to execute your business’ vision and goals. Then comes the challenge of organizing and scheduling your most important asset: your employees! Coordinating any group of people can be complicated, but the right employee scheduling software can eliminate some of the stress. And don’t think this software is only for those enterprise businesses!

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4 Steps to Getting a Job Ad Started

The Hire Talent

Let’s Get This Party Started If you want to attract good candidates, take the time to create, curate, and develop a job advertisement that speaks to your target audience, your “A Players.” It takes some time and effort up front, and you might think you don’t have the time to do so. Remember, nothing great. Read More. The post 4 Steps to Getting a Job Ad Started appeared first on The HIRE Talent.

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Per Diem for Contractors

Top Echelon Contracting

When you work in contract staffing, you place workers with your clients’ businesses constantly. Sometimes, your clients are in a different locality than the contract workers. To accommodate the employees, you might provide a per diem employment agreement. What is.

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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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The Key to Hiring Interns? Their Level of Future Commitment

MightyRecruiter

College Recruiter founder Steven Rothberg weighs in on recruiting students, new grads, and entry-level workers. Recruiting the next generation of top talent? Then you should talk to Steven Rothberg. As founder of job search site College Recruiter , Steven’s watched both new grads’ job search behavior and recruiters’ new grad hiring tactics evolve over time.

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The Top 20 Most Popular Employee Scheduling Software

Capterra

It’s hard enough to execute your business’ vision and goals. Then comes the challenge of organizing and scheduling your most important asset: your employees! Coordinating any group of people can be complicated, but the right employee scheduling software can eliminate some of the stress. And don’t think this software is only for those enterprise businesses!

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Looking to Hire Top PR & Media Talent? Here’s Where to Find Them

Phenom People

With such a huge focus on employer branding lately, it’s to be expected that more and more companies are in need of talented candidates. Not just any candidates, but those in public relations and media who can help organizations create and maintain public image in their respective industries. ABODO recently released a new study. Read More.

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Here is an article about hiring veterans, enjoy

Recruiting Blogs

[link]. Why Veterans Make the Best Hires. For starters, they are dedicated and disciplined, By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG. . AP Business Writer. CREDIT: Getty Images. Clinton Smith hires veterans because he knows military service has helped them become dedicated and hard-working staffers. "When you say, 'I need you to do this right now,' they get it done and get it done well ," says Smith, a former Marine who is CEO of Government & Civil Employee Services, a financial planning company in the

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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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Read the latest on ThisWay Global and HireAbility partnership

Hireability

Cambridge-based tech company ThisWay Global has selected HireAbility as its partner for providing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered job vacancy matching service for the recruitment industry. Read more about ThisWay Global and the new partnership: ThisWay Global launches strategic partnership with HireAbility to power recruitment with Artificial Intelligence.

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The Cybersecurity Trends Impacting IT Hiring

Recruiting Blogs

In 2017, it’s no longer a question of if a hacker will make an attempt on your business, but when. Cyberattacks have been making bigger and more frequent headlines, and it has sparked more organizations to increase their cybersecurity efforts. Unfortunately, the IT skills gap is even more pronounced when it comes to the security niche, with 82% of IT decision makers experiencing a shortage of cybersecurity skills.

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Read the latest on ThisWay Global and HireAbility partnership

Hireability

Cambridge-based tech company ThisWay Global has selected HireAbility as its partner for providing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered job vacancy matching service for the recruitment industry. Read more about ThisWay Global and the new partnership: ThisWay Global launches strategic partnership with HireAbility to power recruitment with Artificial Intelligence.

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5 Ways Pregnancy Will Impact Your Career

Recruiting Blogs

There is nothing better than being a mother. Whether it was a planned or unplanned pregnancy doesn’t matter. The thrill of giving life to another human being is awe-inspiring. To the woman who has a career outside the home, things are about to take a drastic change. Your body will make demands on you that you never imagined. Still, you have a right to have the job of your choice and a family all at once.

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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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Read the latest on ThisWay Global and HireAbility partnership

Hireability

Cambridge-based tech company ThisWay Global has selected HireAbility as its partner for providing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered job vacancy matching service for the recruitment industry. Read more about ThisWay Global and the new partnership: ThisWay Global launches strategic partnership with HireAbility to power recruitment with Artificial Intelligence.

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4 WAYS TO BUILD A STRONG COMPANY CULTURE

Recruiting Blogs

The workplace should not be something that people dread every day. Employees should look forward to going to their jobs. In fact, they should have a hard time leaving because they enjoy the challenges, their co-workers, and the atmosphere. Jobs shouldn’t provoke stress in employees. While the work may be difficult, the culture shouldn’t add to the stress of the work.

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The best talent engagement is the simplest.really!

Clinch Talent

We’re just about at the tipping point where the majority of our adult working population will be under the age of 35.

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Is Your Recruiting Schedule a Nightmare? We Have the Answer!

Hiring Thing

We’ve added a heaping helping of Hiring Happiness™ to the interview scheduling process. Our goal is to eliminate the scheduling mishaps, double-bookings and back-and-forth when trying to schedule interviews, especially when you have an entire recruiting team involved. Our new Calendar does just that. Here’s what you need to know: Continue reading.

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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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Get The Most Out Of A Conference: Part 2

ExactHire Recruiting

To get the most out of a conference, you need to have objectives, a plan to meet those objectives, and a system for processing and organizing the information you receive. These items should all be completed before you go to the conference. All your planning and upfront work provides a foundation for success, but like anything else you need to execute.

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A Word to the Wise: Leaders and Managers Need to Be Good Recruiters, Too

Recruiting Daily

So, you finally got that fancy management title you’ve been waiting for. Congratulations! But now what? You think you’re ready? It’s not that simple, my friends! You can have all the leadership training that exists under your belt or even decades of leadership experience, but in today’s world that just is not enough anymore. So, […].

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2017 Sources of Hire Report

Silkroad

There’s fierce competition for talent. In fact, according to Mercer’s Talent Trends, 92% of employers expect an increase in competition.

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