November, 2014

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Why great recruiters make dud managers

Greg Savage

'It’s one of the biggest mistakes I have made, and many others are making it right now. Promoting your top recruiter into a manager role. Of course, a great recruiter can become a great manager. It happens. But it’s not a given. In fact it’s actually unlikely. For one very simple, but compelling reason. They […].

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Regulating Recruitment and other Blind Alleys

The Whiteboard

'I received one of those phone calls this week, the kind that, being a recruiter of recruiters, I occasionally have to field. Due to the immediately-obvious highly strung and peeved nature of the caller’s voice I made a note of her name the moment she introduced herself, so that I could refer to it from time to time throughout the call in an attempt to calm and placate (cheesy?

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9 Horrific Hiring Mistakes

ExactHire Recruiting

Hiring is a science and an art if you approach the process properly. Here are 9 common mistakes made by large and small companies, and how you can avoid them. JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Poorly written job descriptions will yield poor results. “Poorly written” could be defined as grammatical errors and misspellings, but I am referring to generic job descriptions or unspecific, misleading job descriptions.

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How to: Avoid the Top 10 Job Interview Mistakes (Infographic)

Social Talent

'We all know just how awkward a job interview encounter can be. And for those of your that don’t, a. You’re very lucky and b. you have to read THIS POST immediately! But for the vast majority of job seekers, the interview process is still the most nerve-wrecking part of the job hunting process. And while some interview mistakes are common sense and are relatively easy to avoid, some mistakes aren’t always obvious.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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10 Things You Need to Know to Recruit, Ramp and Retain Sa.

Glassdoor for Employers

'Hiring, onboarding and holding on to this notoriously mercurial talent in an age of organizational transparency and career communities like Glassdoor has become mission critical for talent acquisition departments. Fortunately, experts from Salesforce, HireVue and Boston Beer shared their keys to success during our recent webinar Always Be Closing: How to Recruit, Ramp and Retain Sales People.

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In recruitment, everybody sells, baby!

Greg Savage

'I read recently some ‘recruitment expert’ advising owners of recruitment companies to phase out ‘billing managers’ and to allow a team of ‘dedicated managers’ to simply ‘run’ the business’. Now, how should I put this as calmly as I can? OK, this will have to do. B t! In Australia, New Zealand and the UK, 90% […].

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Recruitment By Numbers

The Whiteboard

'What an incredible, full-on, action-packed week for #NZRec: 2 – international recruitment conferences held right here in Auckland. 5 – keynote speakers from the US of A. 2 – MC’s from Wellington. 270 – delegates from the #NZRec community, and beyond. 82,596 – emails tackled by frazzled delegates on Wednesday. 965 – beers and wines consumed at conference venues. 7 – cheeky afternoon beers consumed by delegates who should have been attending speaker

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Indiana Basketball And Hiring – What Can We Learn?

ExactHire Recruiting

I live in Indiana, where basketball is king. Whether you attended Indiana University or not (I did not–I’m a proud Butler University Bulldog), IU basketball is a mainstay of conversations throughout the state, especially this time of year. This year, however, IU basketball is the topic of conversation for the wrong reasons. Over the past few months, no fewer than 6 of the 13 scholarship players on the IU squad have been arrested or suspended for run-ins with the law…that’s almost 50

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Do Job Postings with Images REALLY Attract More Candidates?

Social Talent

'In times when talent pools are shrinking (by the second it would sometimes seem), employers need an edge with which they can attract the best people for the job. And more often than not, the best way to give yourself that edge, is with your job advertising efforts. Now , we’re no strangers to job advertising here at Social Talent, in fact not only have we dedicated an entire module to it in our Black Belt Online Training , but we’ve also written quite a few blog posts about it over

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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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Glassdoor’s 2014 Recruiting Budget: Revealed

Glassdoor for Employers

'It’s 2015 planning time. It’s time to figure out your 2015 recruiting goals, strategies and tactics. It’s also time to nail down what budget and resources you need to hit those goals. And of course, you aren’t done until you’ve convinced your boss that your budget requests are reasonable! One thing that I’ve always done in my career is to ask peers at other companies if they are comfortable sharing their budget spreadsheets and key strategies for the next year in a hope to understand: How their

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Counteroffers: Just When You Thought You Were Ready to Leave

NPA Worldwide

'Our guest blogger is Tanya Sobti of Arnold Group Australia in Melbourne, Australia. Arnold Group Australia has been a member of NPAworldwide since 2004. Arnold Group Australia has a number of specialist divisions that provide recruitment services in safety, injury management, general insurance, broking, sales and marketing, and shared service. I recently had a counteroffer situation which has prompted me to put my thoughts on paper.

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New! Greg Savage ANZ Speaking Tour 2015

Greg Savage

'Good news! We are about to enter a new golden era for recruitment in Australia and New Zealand. Lots of growth to be had and money to be made. Mostly all we hear about is the death of agency recruitment, but to me it’s clear that conditions are just about right for a revival of […].

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The Interview Process: Old-Fashioned Vs. Progressive

Spark Hire

'The standard interview process, as we know it, has undergone great changes over the years. Because of this, it is important for businesses to take a moment each year and review their interview process, ensuring that it is current. After all, how embarrassing to have an old-fashioned interview process while other companies are showing yours up with their progressive process!

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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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Test Your Application Through The Applicant’s Eyes

ExactHire Recruiting

Finding the right employees can be daunting. Have you ever thought about how equally disheartening it can be to find the right job? I strongly encourage our clients to play the role of job-seeker by searching and applying for open positions at their organization. What they find is often times surprising, but it almost always leads to improvements in their recruiting and hiring processes.

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How to: View Any Company’s Followers on LinkedIn (New LinkedIn Hack)

Social Talent

'So here’s the thing, you used to be able to view any company’s followers on LinkedIn, but in recent weeks LinkedIn have chosen to remove the ability for you do so. Annoying right? Especially as it was useful for searching through the followers of a competitor as they, by rationale, should be interested in similar companies to you. So what are we to do now?

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Why Your Employer Brand is More Than Just Job Clicks

Glassdoor for Employers

'Lately we’ve been hearing a lot about what makes up a company’s employer brand. Is it the colors and mission statement on your careers page or your social media sites? Or is it how candidates perceive you? Maybe it’s what your employees say about what it’s like to work at your company. In truth it’s a bit of all those things. What it’s not, is simply the sum total of the clicks you get on your job listings.

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Global Talent Shortage Continues

NPA Worldwide

'Manpower Group’s annual Talent Shortage Survey shows that 36% of employers worldwide are reporting talent shortages in 2014 – this is the highest level in seven years. Globally, Japan reports the most dire news, with more than 80% of employers saying they are having difficulty filling open jobs. Significant talent shortages are reported throughout Latin America, with 67% of Peruvian employers indicating talent shortages.

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HR Pro Playbook: How to Navigate Global Workforce Expansion with Confidence

Speaker: Daniel Grace & Audra Bright

Have you just been told you need to hire employees in another country? 🌎 That's a huge undertaking! It involves navigating a complex landscape of diverse regulations, cultural differences, legal requirements, and currencies. If anything goes wrong, you risk your company's financials, growth, and reputation. 📊 🌟 To help ensure a successful global expansion and mitigate potential non-compliance consequences, this exclusive webinar features Daniel Grace, International HR Con

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Building a successful recruitment strategy requires looking both ways

Allegis Global Solutions

'Build a recruitment strategy that eliminates inefficiencies, increases productivity and captures cost savings by utilizing Market Analytics and Business Intelligence.

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Admit It: You Discriminate Against Older Workers

CareerBuilder

'It is a fact that the most wanted candidates are 29-32 years old. Okay, this isn’t a fact you will be able to track down anywhere, but it is basically true. I know this from the past 20 years of recruiting and having hiring managers hand me well-meaning job descriptions. I have attended intake meetings where I hear the best of intentions. I’ve gone back for more data after my first batch of candidates failed to connect.

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Oldie but Goodie: Mobile in Recruiting: What Does That Mean?

Symphony Talent

'We have written over 600 blog posts on the SmashFly blog and many remain as relevant today as they were when we wrote them. On occasion we will share these posts to show how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go with recruitment marketing as an industry. Mobile is one of the biggest buzzwords in business today. And organizations are trying to figure out how to leverage mobile not only to improve employees ability to do work better but also to better the overall experience for customer

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How to: Use Video to Nail Your Next Job Application (Infographic)

Social Talent

'So they say a picture paints a thousand words… Screw that! A minute of video is worth 1.8 MILLION words according to this infographic from BrightonsBM , which is exactly the reason you need to create a video CV… like yesterday! We’ve already told you all about the power of visuals when it comes to creating truly compelling job advertising and employer branding , and now, with this fabulous guide, you can bring the same thinking to your job search.

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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Why the Best Recruiters Are Actually Sales Reps

Glassdoor for Employers

'In my experience, the best recruiters are those that can sell their tails off. But what is a recruiter selling? The company vision? Company culture? Roles and responsibilities? Career path? YES, YES, YES and YES… and so much more. Succinctly put, a recruiter must sell the dream. The recruiting life cycle aligns with the classic sales cycle process: Prospect, Qualify, Propose, Negotiate.

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You’re Not Just a Recruiter Anymore

NPA Worldwide

'Our guest blogger is David Wishon, the Senior Director of Talent Fusion by Monster responsible for service delivery. Talent Fusion provides comprehensive recruiting and sourcing solutions to its customers by utilizing Monster’s products, patented technology and industry expertise. Prior to joining Monster, he was Senior Vice President for Bank of America responsible for internet sourcing and competitive intelligence.

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The workforce has gone mobile and it's still goin'

Allegis Global Solutions

'Mobile has transformed the world or work and the transformation is still ongoing.

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What I Learned from Interviewing 5,000 Candidates

SmartRecruiters

'This column originally published on FastCompany. Here are tips for job seekers that hiring managers secretly want everyone to know. As a job candidate, you’ve heard all the insider tips about how to impress hiring managers. Firm handshake? Check. Good eye contact? Check. Cut the “likes” and “ums” from your speech? Check. Yet you might still be struggling to gain an edge in the job market and find the position that suits your needs.

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It’s an HR Balancing Act: How to Boost Retention Without Sacrificing Revenue

Retention reigns as the top organizational priority for U.S. companies in 2023. Discover strategies to help keep your people happy without sacrificing the bottom line in Gallagher’s Organizational Wellbeing Report.

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It’s Not All About Smarts: Why Soft Skills Matter for Employee Performance

CareerBuilder

'According to a CareerBuilder study, 77 percent of employers consider soft skills just as important as hard skills when hiring new employees. Research backs up employers’ views that soft skills matter for employee performance. Among gifted children, only a handful have very high professional achievement. First of all, let’s look at those gifted children.

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Quit Your Job! Work for these Companies with Amazing Employee Perks (Infographic)

Social Talent

'We know by now that truly excellent Employer Branding, and the key to attracting really great candidates, is about telling the people’s story and doing so by showcasing your employees and their day-to-day activities. It’s not all about free beer and onsite gym facilities … although it doesn’t hurt to have a few amazing employee perks for your employees to enjoy, as this infographic proves: Credit: Needashredder.com.

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3 Tips to Hiring Top Sales Pros

Glassdoor for Employers

'In today’s fast-paced business environment, top-notch sales professionals are being inundated with emails and calls from recruiters. We respond to most of these emails with one click: “delete.” While answering machines have become the enemy of all recruiters, more companies are competing for all-star sales talent than ever before. And they are all asking the same question – “How can we get these top notch sales people to work for us?