Linkedin Talent Blog

MAY 6, 2019

Imagine you were trying to convince someone like Bill Gates, Sheryl Sandberg, or Elon Musk to join your company (just go with me on this). Knowing that they’re busy people who must be inundated with messages, the vast majority of which they don’t read, you wouldn’t dream of sending them a boring, templated, predictable email. No, you’d pull out all the stops to grab their attention and, hopefully, make them want to respond.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

MAY 6, 2019

There is well-documented research about the value of a diverse workforce, from driving innovation through input from multiple perspectives and backgrounds, to overall organizational success. Source: Andrey_Popov / shutterstock. Companies often initiate programs to support diversity or communicate diversity as a company value. One of the first processes to consider when analyzing the diversity or lack of diversity in a workforce is the hiring process.

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ApplicantPro

MAY 6, 2019

It was July 20th, 1969. Apollo 11 had been manned by six American astronauts who were setting out to make history. Four days after it's initial launch, astronaut Neil Armstrong made his way onto the moon's surface and uttered the famous statement "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.". Then with the tiniest movement of his legs, a movement that we expect out of toddlers every day, he opened the door to a new era of space exploration for the world.

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AkkenCloud

MAY 6, 2019

What is the skill-set of a modern marketer to get hired in today’s high-tech world? In the not-too-distant past, marketers were thought of mostly as the “creatives.” They were often judged on the level of creativity of their advertisements. It was commonly accepted that the more creative the marketer, the better they were at convincing people to buy something.

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It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.

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MAY 6, 2019

You like to work — and you like to work hard. There's nothing wrong with that. Giving your all to a project fills you with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. But beware: There's a fine line between being a hard worker who takes pride in their efforts and being a workaholic who is actively harming themselves, their organization, and the people around them.

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ConveyIQ

MAY 6, 2019

When it comes to job-seeking pain points, most candidates agree: ineffective communication and a clunky application process are likely to make them lose interest. In fact, according to CareerBuilder, 69% of candidates will abandon a job application if it takes more than 20 minutes to complete. And of those who do complete the application process, 55% are likely to lose interest if they haven’t heard back within two weeks.

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Boolean Strings

MAY 6, 2019

Github has tens of thousands of resumes that Google won’t find. Intrigued? Read on. Unknown to many, Github is widely used not only to work on software code but to store documents such as resumes. Just as software code, documents are stored in the code section. This search – “my resume” – would reveal some, but it’s not well targeted.

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Vervoe

MAY 6, 2019

Creating a better candidate experience seems simple enough and creating an experience that continues to improve is even better. Recruiters are often under tremendous pressure to recruit top candidates from hiring managers, organizational objectives, and the competitive landscape. Below we discuss ten pitfalls recruiters can avoid to create a better recruitment process for all involved. 1.

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Recruiter

MAY 6, 2019

Everyone in the hiring world has heard of the concept of culture fit. It's one of the most important ideas in modern recruiting — so important, in fact, that many companies won't hire a candidate whom they deem to be "not a culture fit." No matter how qualified that candidate is, they'll be ejected from the process. But what exactly is culture fit?

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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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TalentGuard

MAY 6, 2019

Employee Development: From Perception to Reality. Many organizations use employee engagement surveys as an indicator of how emotionally committed their employees are to the organization – and to their jobs. Ideally the results of the survey should reflect an organization that is perceived as invested in the development of its employees. But while that may be the perception, it is often not the reality for most organizations.

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Vervoe

MAY 6, 2019

Traditionally, hiring managers visited top MBA programs, recruited from the CPA exam, or relied on referrals to find the best accounting and finance professionals. However, the skills needed to be successful in a finance role have changed – and so has the way recruiters hire for these roles. Financial skills are among the most in-demand capabilities in today’s competitive job market.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

MAY 6, 2019

We’ve been hearing about the tight labor market for some time now. With unemployment at historic lows, we’ve talked a lot about how hard it can be for companies to attract and retain top talent—it’s a seller’s market when it comes to labor. izusek / E+ / Getty Images. Growth of the Gig Economy. As a result, many employers have cranked up the salary dial and started offering generous benefits and flexible working schedules, which can be expensive.

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Forbes Human Resources Council

MAY 6, 2019

Modern leadership requires a deft touch rather than a sledgehammer — a leadership style that is more empathetic and people-centric.

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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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Greg Savage

MAY 6, 2019

Savage Sell Sophisticated selling for the Modern Recruiter This series of half-day master classes will be held in September 2019, in London, Manchester and Glasgow. These will likely be sold out, so please – book now! And it’s sharply priced so Agencies can send entire teams. You must learn to Savage Sell! The Savage Sell […].

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Slayton Search Partners

MAY 6, 2019

Slayton Search Partners, a globally respected leader in retained executive search, is excited to announce that Nicole Egger has joined the company as Vice President and Principal. Nicole will be focused on supporting Slayton partners with engagements in the consumer group, while also developing and expanding her own client relationships. “Joining the Slayton team is an honor and career highlight for me,” shared Egger.

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Namely - Talent

MAY 6, 2019

Promotions are an upgrade for everyone in your organization—when done right. They’re excellent employee encouragement, the kind that really makes people stick around. They’re also a symbol of upward mobility to all workers. Finally, they save you money on an external hire, both in hiring costs and salary (external hires are paid about 18-20% more than internal workers for the same job).

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GoodTime

MAY 6, 2019

I recently read the book Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths. This book discusses how we can apply algorithms to problems that we encounter every day. One of these problems is hiring, which is also known as the secretary problem. At its core, the secretary problem explains optimal stopping theory (when you should stop doing something to maximize results).

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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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Recruiting Blogs

MAY 6, 2019

Blockchain is the new tech that companies are running after. It is the tech that underlies bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. So far blockchain has transformed multiple industries including supply chain, healthcare, finance and more. In fact, there has been tremendous demand for blockchain developers across the world. According to Forbes, there has been nearly 6000 percent increase in the number of blockchain developers around the world.

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PowerToFly

MAY 6, 2019

Led by CEO Jennifer Tejada (recently named Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year"), PagerDuty recently raised $170 million in funding and was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young. This is your opportunity to meet some of the women tech & sales leaders behind this fast-growing company. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 5th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, 191 Peachtree Tower, 191 Peachtree St NE #3400, Atlanta.

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Recruiting Blogs

MAY 6, 2019

There are heaps of people who see volunteering as a task; a beneficent reason that takes up the majority of your available time with no commendation (which you shouldn't be after as that shows you may very well be a covert narcissist). In all actuality, volunteering can be a huge reward in itself. Read some of our previous article about volunteering and why you should give it a try.

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Team Software

MAY 6, 2019

LOUISVILLE, KY - Kwantek Announces Jobs Posting Integration with Facebook.

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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.

Recruiting Blogs

MAY 6, 2019

So day 2 Sheryl Sandberg Squirrel track, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods. . First up John Redmond and “Diversity: The “I’s” Have It! This as a discussion of sorts on diversity. Some slight history around it. The intersectionality of people to include diversity issues. The key take away is thinking outside the box. .

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Indeed

MAY 6, 2019

Twenty-six years ago, the annual National Nurses Week was born in the U.S. Beginning every year on May 6 and concluding May 12 (the birthday of rock-star nurse Florence Nightingale), the week is designed to pay tribute to the vital contributions of America’s registered nurses (RNs). It’s been said that “constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.

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Recruiting Blogs

MAY 6, 2019

So day 2 Sheryl Sandberg Squirrel track, as always I will hit the high notes and focus on tools, and methods. . First up John Redmond and “Diversity: The “I’s” Have It! This as a discussion of sorts on diversity. Some slight history around it. The intersectionality of people to include diversity issues. The key take away is thinking outside the box. .

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PandoLogic

MAY 6, 2019

The healthcare industry is predicted to be one of the fasting growing industries over the next decade, and HR professionals are already facing the strain of finding quality candidates to fill open positions, from nursing staff to hospital administrators. With.

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Recruiting Daily Advisor

MAY 6, 2019

For small businesses looking to attract talent, a recent April 2019 hiring forecast shows that job growth was essentially unchanged last month, while hourly earnings growth for workers continues to slightly grow. Source: Gonzalo Aragon / Shutterstock. The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch for April shows job and wage growth kept pace with recent months.

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KNF&T Staffing Resources

MAY 6, 2019

KNF&T’s Executive Vice President, Beth Cabrera, was featured in Up Journey’s recent article titled, “How to Answer ‘What Makes You Unique.'” The article lists different pieces of advice from managers and HR experts on how to best approach the tricky interview question. Click here to read the full article on Up Journey.

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PowerToFly

MAY 6, 2019

Women Think Next is an annual networking event for senior professional women. It began in Israel and India in 2008 and has now become a truly global event. Dozens of external senior women attend every year, representing different positions in the booming tech industry and bringing together professionals from Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Engineering, IT, Services, Research, Business Development and more.

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