September, 2018

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How to Find Your Gold-Dust Candidates

FireFish Software

Finding a candidate who ticks all your client’s boxes can be tough, and you might find that while you’re feeling overwhelmed with the task, your client feels underwhelmed with the candidates you’re putting in front of them. But those gold-dust candidates are usually out there…it’s just a matter of knowing how to find them!

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How to Build an Employer Brand Budget

Proactive Talent

In my opinion, there are two groups of companies out there who have yet to put together a formal budget for employer branding: 1. Those that do not understand the importance of employer branding , and therefore don’t prioritize or fund it at all. 2. Those that understand the importance of employer branding , but don’t know how to prioritize or build it into their budget.

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Why You Should Hire a Musician

Undercover Recruiter

“Shouldn’t you be playing in an orchestra somewhere?” I was interviewing for a job in the New York City Mayor’s Office, having just finished graduate school with a degree in public affairs. Surprised that what had stood out most on my resume were my studies at Juilliard, I responded by explaining away those years of. View Article. Why You Should Hire a Musician Undercover Recruiter - Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Blog.

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8 Fail-Proof Ways to Optimize Your Resume for the ATS

ClearCompany Recruiting

72% of submitted applications are never read by an actual person. And, 62% of employers who use this software admit some qualified candidates are likely being filtered out of the vetting process by mistake. Does that surprise you? We know very well technology has its faults, but we also know there are usually ways to work around the kinks. These systems scan resumes to determine if a candidate’s qualifications match up with what the company wants in an employee.

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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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Stop Calling Recruiting "Talent Acquisition."

Allegis Global Solutions

It’s widely considered a best practice in recruiting to use job titles that are consistent with market conventions and candidate expectations. If you’re trying to hire an accountant, for instance, calling the position a “General Ledger Specialist, Accruals & Reporting” (what one of my employers called the poor bastards balancing the books and budget), while very specific and somewhat sexy, is not likely to yield a whole lot of passive candidates or even active applicants.

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8 Recruitment Strategies to Attract the Best Talent

TalentLyft

Implementing these 8 recruitment strategies will help you attract and hire the best talent. The current job market is extremely competitive. A strong and planned recruitment strategy can help you stand out of this competition. Read More.

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8 Ways to Manage A Team Through Change

Glassdoor for Employers

Change is constantly happening on your team and in business. Whether it’s new leadership, a reorganization, a merger or acquisition, successfully leading.

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New Charity of the Year: St. Michael’s Hospice

Hireserve

At Hireserve we pride ourselves on supporting local charities, and last year we embraced our very first Charity of the Year initiative, raising over £1,100 for Contact the Elderly. This year, the team voted to partner with a brand new Charity of the Year. We surveyed the team once again on the causes they’d like to support, and which particular charities they wished to partner with for the 2018/19 year.

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The Future of Candidate Experience Transformation: A 2025 Outlook

ClearCompany Recruiting

Rising candidate controlled hiring environments are calling for complete shifts in how recruiters approach hiring. CareerBuilder surveyed companies across the globe to discover roughly 45% of businesses are unable to fill much-needed positions due to the dearth of qualified candidates; this is largely in part to the low unemployment rates coupled with heightened awareness among candidates in their power to examine a company’s employer brand.

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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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Public Speaking for Recruiters: 3 Key Notes for Success.

Allegis Global Solutions

Public speaking consistently ranks at or near the top of the list of professional and personal phobias, and truth is, it can be kind of scary.

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3 Tips To Avoid Being Yesterday’s Hero

Social Talent

Recruiting industry practices are not set in stone. in fact, it is the malleability of the day to day recruiting process which attracts so many people to the role. Getting to know new people, learning about a variety of industries and engaging with new and exciting technologies are all major benefits of this fast-growing industry. The recruiters who learn to adapt to these changes will be successful.

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Report: Employee Attitudes Towards Politics in the Workplace

Indeed

Politics is a sensitive subject, and all of us have had arguments over the dinner table at one time or another. But in today’s climate our disagreements seem to be getting ever more polarizing and divisive. In fact, according to one recent study, Americans’ political affiliations today are an even stronger component of their identities than “ race, religion or ethnicity.

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3 Common Mistakes When Hiring International Employees

Glassdoor for Employers

Sometimes an American business needs to hire foreign employees. Perhaps they need seasonal workers for positions that US citizens are less interested.

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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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Recruiter vs hiring manager: Who is really responsible for hiring?

Workable

When a new hire turns out to be a star employee, both the recruiter and the hiring manager can pat themselves on the back for their brilliant choice. Conversely, a bad hire raises questions: who was responsible for selecting that candidate? Put differently – because hiring shouldn’t become a blame game – who needs to improve their recruiting tactics next time?

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How to Climb the Ranks Quickly as a Recruiter

FireFish Software

So you’re consistently billing top of your game each month, but it’s not just about reaching targets and making money to you. Want to know how to get promoted further up the ranks at your recruitment agency? Here are a few things you can start implementing today that could see you being promoted from recruiter to senior consultant in no time.

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How to Leave a Positive Impression With Rejected Candidates

SimplyHired

The post How to Leave a Positive Impression With Rejected Candidates appeared first on Simply Hired Blog.

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4 Reasons Your Hiring Manager Wants MORE Candidates

Social Talent

-These candidates look good but… -Go on… -Like, they’re great… But do you have any more? Have you ever had this conversation? It can be very frustrating. You have worked incredibly hard to hone your sourcing skills to be able to find great people. You’ve spent your life cultivating rich talent pools so you have access to highly qualified people should the right job come along.

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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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The Gig Economy and its Role in Redefining the Workplace

RecruitLoop

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Donna Moores – Content Strategist, Blogger and Writer at HandMadeWritings. Her opinions are her own. Unconventional work arrangements, referring to employment arranged through various part-time, freelance or temporary jobs, short-term contracts and projects have become a commonality today. It differs entirely from the traditional 9-to-5 employment and has drastically […].

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4 Reasons Company Diversity Issues Persist and How to Resolve Them

Glassdoor for Employers

In 2014, Google released their employee diversity statistics for the first time, revealing that only two percent of their employees were African.

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How to handle an interview no show

Workable

Out of all the minor nuisances in our personal lives, getting stood up is probably the most unpleasant. Unfortunately, this also happens in professional settings, such as when you’re ready to interview a candidate and they don’t show up. Your first reaction may be to ignore this candidate or even scold them for their lack of professionalism. But these reactions, though justifiable, can have adverse results.

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Executive Recruiting: Tips for Recruiting Executives

TalentLyft

Executive recruiting is quite different than your average hiring process. To recruit the best executive for a top-level position, you need to apply advanced recruiting methods. In this blog post, you will learn the best recruiting tips for recruiting executives. Read More.

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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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How to Start Conversations With Talent in a Hyper-competitive Candidate Market

Indeed

With unemployment at record lows, today’s job seeker has options. Employers have to be proactive when it comes to finding candidates. Even when you find someone who’s great for a role, it can be hard to catch their attention, especially if you’re recruiting for high-skill, hard-to-fill roles. Imagine opening an inbox to a flood of messages from recruiters every day: you’d quickly tune out.

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Are you a proactive recruiter?

Social Talent

Acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes. . Are you spending your working life reacting to what is going on around you? Are you waiting for the meeting to start before you fully understand what’s being discussed? Or, are you awaiting an open position to seek out the ideal candidate? It may be time to embrace proactivity in your working life – trust us, you won’t look back.

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Use These 5 Strategies to Create Positive Change and Increase Happiness in Your Job

Entrepreneur

If you're feeling stuck in a rut, try these strategies used by 'workplace mavericks.'.

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Why Your Company Should Be “Urgently Interested” in Inclusion

Glassdoor for Employers

Diversity – and the struggle to successfully incorporate it into company culture – has been at the forefront of the corporate world.

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The Greatest Overlooked Tool: A Recruiting Assessment Guide to Transforming Hiring

You know talent acquisition is essential to business success, but are you frustrated with hiring results? Learn how to spotlight ideal talent & match them to the right roles in your organization today by using the Greatest Overlooked Tool.

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5 Recruitment Technology Trends to Watch Out For

RecruitLoop

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Annick Nuyens. Her opinions are her own. As the digital economy expands its reach and influence, more and more industries are feeling its transformative impact. The world of recruitment and talent acquisition knows this impact all too well. Immense changes throughout recruitment have been taking place for the past […].

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Retail Recruiting: Tips for Recruiting Retail Professionals

TalentLyft

Retail recruiting includes many challenges, such as high volume hiring, seasonal hiring and attracting the right type of candidates to avoid high turnover rate. Here are the best retail recruiting tips that will help you in recruit retail professionals more effectively! Read More.

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Gen Z Jobs: What Jobs Are Winning the Interest of the Next Generation to Enter the Workforce?

Indeed

Plenty has been written about millennials and work. After all, they are already the largest generation in the US labor market and are expected to outnumber the baby boomers altogether in 2019. But with the oldest millennials in their late 30s and many assuming leadership positions, a new, younger generation is now entering the workforce — Generation Z.