Thu.May 19, 2016

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Thank You, But We’re Not Hiring (You)

ExactHire Recruiting

Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold.Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and a fear of eternal unemployment begin to manifest when reading rejection after rejection.

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Top 10 Moments You Missed at Lever’s Talent Innovation Summit

Lever

Innovation was the name of the game at Lever’s inaugural Talent Innovation Summit Tuesday, when industry leaders, analysts, and practitioners with an incredible range of experiences came together to share fresh, sometimes groundbreaking ideas. We walked away from the day’s sessions and conversations nothing short of invigorated and inspired by our peers.

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Thank You, But We’re Not Hiring (You)

ExactHire Recruiting

Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold. Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and a fear of eternal unemployment begin to manifest when reading rejection after rejection.

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Diversity of Thought in Recruiting

The Whiteboard

I’m enjoying the newly emerging trend of more interesting, fresh-thinking press releases from the global corporates of our recruitment community. After years of pithy proclamations re-hashing the same old stories of skills shortages and talent shortages and “ oh how about using us to help you recruit? ” it seems the PR departments of the bigger end of town are finally learning that people like engaging, future-focused content nowadays.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Vermont “Ban the Box” Legislation

ExactHire Recruiting

As the movement to eliminate potential employment barriers for individuals with a criminal record continues, Vermont is the newest state to pass legislation to “Ban the Box” in the early stages of the application process for public and private sector employment. “Ban the Box” AKA “ Fair Chance Policy ” aims to reduce recidivism rates and future incarcerations of prior offenders.

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Should companies start offering pet bereavement leave?

JazzHR

Market research firm, Harris Poll , recently reported that nearly all pet owners (95%) in the United States consider their pet to be a member of the family. Some pet owners show this affection by showering their pet with gifts, home cooked meals or even birthday parties – I’m guilty of 2 of the 3 myself ;). So when the inevitable day arrives and your beloved pet passes, should your employer give you paid leave?

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15 Thoughts Anyone Who’s Ever Attended a Staff Meeting Will Recognise

Social Talent

The staff meeting. A weekly occurrence that strikes fear into the hearts and minds of office workers the world over. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of attending one you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about! 1. Your initial thoughts when an invite to yet another staff meeting comes through. 2. You pray that this meeting might actually have something to do with your job function because let’s face it, it usually doesn’t… . 3.

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Look in the Mirror: Here’s How to Audit Your Employer Brand

Firmplay

Early in 2016, FirmPlay launched a free service that provides you with a score and detailed breakdown of your employer brand. Ingeniously, we named it Employer Brand Score Report (who’s the marketing wizard at FirmPlay?!). The response has been amazing. Since launch, we’ve seen a steady stream of companies sign up to get their free Score […].

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5 Top Mobile Apps for Recruiters

Social Talent

There’s no disputing that we are now living in an era of mobile. We’ll let the numbers do the talking. According to a recent comScore report : Smartphone usage increased by 78% from 2013-2015. Mobile apps now drive the majority of time spent on mobile at 56%. Desktop has lost 12 percentage points since 2013 and has receded to 35 percent of digital time spent.

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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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Unique Skills in Each Generation That Employers Need

AkkenCloud

Many companies today find themselves comprised of four different generations: silents, baby boomers, generation x'ers and millennials. While millennials have surpassed all other generations in the workforce and seem to be the topic of many articles, posts, and studies, 66% of the workforce remains scattered between all other generations. Understanding the differences in what each generation brings to the workplace is key to maximizing their talents, and optimizing your success.

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Newton Builds Momentum With Latest Applicant Tracking System Release

Newton Software

New Release Keeps Newton at the Forefront of Applicant Tracking System Innovation. Less than a month since Newton’s last major release and we already have some exciting new features to share with you! At Newton, we are driven by the desire to provide dynamic solutions to the ever-changing landscape of hiring and recruiting. We pride ourselves on shipping more product releases than any other applicant tracking system and our latest updates further build upon this legacy of innovation.

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How Employers Can Turn the Student Debt Crisis Into a Recruitment Opportunity

Indeed

While the media loves to stereotype millennials as a spoiled, naive bunch, a new Indeed survey of the graduating class of 2016 paints a different picture of this much-maligned generation.*. Although 86% of the latest wave of millennials to enter the workforce report feeling “somewhat” or “very optimistic” that they will find a full-time job after graduating, we find this upbeat attitude is grounded in financial realism.

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Tips for Engaging Passive Candidates

NPA Worldwide

Good recruiters know it’s insufficient to just post a job and blast candidates on social media. They know there’s much more to recruitment, including finding passive candidates – those that are currently employed and not necessarily looking to change jobs. How do you approach passive candidates? It’s important to really cater your initial contact with a passive candidate to sound both professional and genuine.

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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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How to Properly Ask Candidates About Failures and Cons

Glassdoor for Employers

When preparing to interview candidates, employers often revert to typical questions: “Tell me about yourself,” and “What is your greatest weakness?” They can also tap into some of the 50 Most Common Interview Questions recently published by Glassdoor. Dig deeper to responses. In addition to traditional questions, employers who probe a bit deeper can unearth employees’ traits in action.

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5 Tricks to Make Job Adverts Irresistible to Candidates

FireFish Software

Writing job adverts is like writing anything; it takes practice. Careful thought and time is needed to craft your words into something that accurately reflects the role and draws candidates in.

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6 Things You Can Do Today That Will Make You a Better Recruiter

Linkedin Talent Blog

Recruiting is a tough game. There’s more noise out there than ever before and, at the same time, dozens of other companies are often targeting the same candidates you really need. Stacy Zapar is here to help. The longtime recruiter and current owner of her own recruiting consulting business, Tenfold , gave a presentation at Talent Connect Anaheim entitled “ Stacy’s Secret Sauce: How to Recruit Like a Boss.

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Will New College Grads Really Make $50K Salaries This Year?

CareerBuilder

I graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in education. I thought I was going to change the world as a male elementary education teacher. One of my professors told us that 50 percent of us would never work in education. I thought that was insane. Why would I send four-ish years going to college to not work in my chosen profession!?

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Why Competitive Pay Alone Isn't Enough to Hire (and Retain) Developers

Stack Overflow

You might have read the results of the 2016 Stack Overflow Developer Hiring Landscape and thought to yourself, “I’ve figured it out! If I pay above market value, I’ll surely hire all the developers I need this year.” Considering that over 62% of respondents told us that salary is something they really care about when they evaluate a job opportunity, offering competitive pay is a great place to start.

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Hidden Cost-Savings From Better Contingent Labor Management

Yoh

The use of contingent employees, or temporary labor, independent contractors, or other workers not directly paid by the company, has varied over the past 10 to 15 years. One thing that has been consistent, however, is the steady increased use of the contingent labor workforce.

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The Interview Manifesto: Your Practical Framework for Effective Interviewing

ConveyIQ

We believe the traditional interview process is broken, and we admit, we spend way too much time thinking about how to make it better. Interviewing is in our DNA, and we want to help companies reimagine the way they identify and evaluate top talent. From our experience, we’ve learned that the following eight steps will […]. The post The Interview Manifesto: Your Practical Framework for Effective Interviewing appeared first on Take the Interview.

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How to Manage a Bad Manager

Undercover Recruiter

This post is sponsored by Biscuit Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency in London specialising in placing PA, EA and office support staff. The saying goes that people leave managers, not jobs. When you have a bad manager it can make every second at work a nightmare. Whether your manager is ineffectual, unfriendly or just plain incompetent, we have.

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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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Does anyone advertise jobs in newspapers anymore?

Workable

Remember when the classifieds section of the local paper was the obvious place to look for a job? Back at the dawn of the new millennium, the printed “Help Wanted” section was effective recruitment advertising for employers and one of the revenue mainstays of the newspaper industry. But it turned out that what job ads (and the revenue they brought) could lift up, they could also bring crashing down.

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5 Companies Smashing Social Branding on Snapchat

Undercover Recruiter

Having a successful employer brand is something that many businesses are struggling with. How do you attract the best talent? How do you tell your brand’s story? How do you increase applications? If you’ve ever been stuck pondering these questions, join the majority of large businesses, struggling with the same issues. However, some brands have got this employer brand.

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The Best Way To Fight Inappropriate Content Is Not Engage

Boolean Strings

Maybe Facebook is the next LinkedIn – at least, with LinkedIn Groups showing less engagement after the global group functionality change this year, we see raising interest in professional discussions in Facebook Groups. (Join our new group if you haven’t – Boolean Strings on Facebook.) Unfortunately, LinkedIn has duplicated some Facebook functionality and tweaked algorithms in not-so-helpful […].

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Mgr Digital Strategy | Fundraising Agency

Jeff Rothman

Manager of Digital Strategy and Production Direct Response Fundraising Agency Washington, DC Overview I’m working with a full-service direct response fundraising agency in DC that’s quietly become a major player in the industry.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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What Skills Gap? Today’s Workers Are Taking Control of Their Future

Jibe

For the average American worker, pressures to find and hold a good job can seem endless. Many companies have streamlined their workforces since the recession. Jobs that were lost have not simply been replaced. And the threat of automation is creeping into a growing number of careers. But perhaps one of the biggest issues employees face is that of skills–having and learning the right skills to stay competitive in the job market.

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The Top Professional Skills in India’s Biggest Cities

Linkedin Talent Blog

India currently has around 300 million people between the ages of 20-34, and another 250 million people or so aged 10-19. To put that in perspective, the United States has about 60 million people aged 20-34, and approximately 43 million aged 10-19. That’s far too large of a number to ignore. It would be impossible for an organization to compete globally going forward, without having a strong talent pipeline in India (if they don’t already).

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Bay Area Diversity Advocates Gather at Entelo to Discuss Their Company D&I Initiatives

Entelo

How can you push diversity efforts through your company without the authority to make the necessary changes? What does it take to turn a passive supporter of diversity efforts into an active participant and champion? Can you get someone to unlearn a biased behavior? These are some of the tough questions faced by employees who advocate for increased workplace diversity and inclusion.