Sat.May 16, 2015 - Fri.May 22, 2015

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Have YOU got the DNA of a modern recruiter?

Greg Savage

There has been endless talk about the future of recruitment, and I have suggested that there are brilliant opportunities for recruitment companies, if they make the right changes. But what about the desk recruiter? The foot soldier? The person who is actually at the coalface of client and candidate interaction? What must they do to […].

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Triumph and Disaster: How Recruiting Mimics Sport

The Whiteboard

I’m often reminded of the close ties between the roller coaster world of recruiting to the giddy, emotion-laden world of professional sport. The ups and downs of running a recruitment desk and steering a recruitment business through the choppy waters of business appear, to me, tightly woven with the same triumphs and tragedies played out on the fields of play in all competitive sports.

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The Best Times to Post on Social Media (Infographic)

Social Talent

Let me first say, well done. You’ve made the decision to include content as part of your social recruiting efforts and we salute you for it. The benefits of active content sharing for your recruiting efforts are huge. Creating and sharing unique content on a regular basis will help you build a strong network of followers, nurture that network (and rich talent pools in the process), build your reputation as an industry authority and influencer, and turn cold calls into warm calls.

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Andy Headworth – Social Media Recruitment Book Launch

Web Based Recruitment

Video Marketing & Social Media Advertising For Recruiters. Home. Candidate Attraction. Recruitment Videos. Mobile Recruitment. Training Courses. Using Online Video To Attract Targeted Candidates. Recruitment Events. About Us. Speaking. Contact Us. Blog. Andy Headworth – Social Media Recruitment Book Launch. May 21, 2015 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment I was fortunate to be invited to attend a private book launch party last night.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Hiring Manager vs. Recruiter Relationships: Mind the Gap

Glassdoor for Employers

Your business’ success depends on hiring the right candidates. As a hiring manager, the better aligned you are with your partner in recruiting , the more efficient and effective the process will be. A strong partnership is built on communication – whether it’s through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, emails, text messages or instant messages – never stop communicating!

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16 LinkedIn Users with VERY Unfortunate Names

Social Talent

Not everyone in life is gifted with a normal name. I, myself find it hard (read: impossible) to find novelty key rings and cups with my name on them. But in comparison to the 16 people you’re about to meet, I’m one of the lucky ones. Yes, the following people are just some of the most viewed people on LinkedIn, but not because of their incredible skill sets, their experience, or their knowledge of industry (although some do have very impressive jobs), because their names are… w

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Applying Moneyball Principles to Your Recruitment Efforts

NPA Worldwide

I recently watched the film Moneyball (I’m perpetually behind on movie-watching, but I digress), and was struck by how similar it is to recruitment. A little bit of background for those of you who aren’t baseball fans: Moneyball is a film starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, that is based on a book, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis.

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The Top 10 Things Recruiters Must Have with Them

Glassdoor for Employers

The following article originally appeared on Bond. I love hitting the road in my RV. I like being able to stop when I want to enjoy the view at a scenic overlook or just sit and talk around a camp fire at night. However, the time I forgot to fill the LP tank and so didn’t have heat on a 20-degree night? Not a trip highlight. We’ve all forgotten something on a trip – whether it was a passport, sunscreen or cell phone charger.

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The Key Elements that Every Successful Hiring Process Needs

Spark Hire

Talent acquisition is a huge part of a company’s future success, regardless of the size of the business. When you streamline your hiring process and make sure that it’s effectively highlighting the most qualified candidates for a position, you’re helping to attract the right talent to your organization. If you’re looking to tune up your hiring process, keep in mind these elements that help to promote smart hiring: Proper review of resumes: You’ll need to develop a standard when it comes time to

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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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6 Tricks Bon Jovi Can Teach You About Writing Killer Job Ads

Social Talent

Queens “ We Are The Champions ”, Bon Jovi’s “ Livin’ On A Prayer ” and Wheatus’s anthemic “ Teenage Dirtbag ” – all fantastic songs and each of them has just been included in the list of the Top 10 Catchiest Songs (As Proven By Science). But what makes them crowd favourites? What makes them all so annoyingly, but brilliantly catchy?!

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What Being Named a “Best Place to Work” Means for Our Customers

Symphony Talent

At SmashFly, we help organizations market their employer brands to attract more qualified candidates. I know how important it is to their recruiting strategy when they are recognized for creating a great candidate experience or being a best place to work. Our awesome customers have earned some big honors recently: CH2M and McGraw-Hill Financial winning.

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Are Counteroffers Hurting Your Business?

Glassdoor for Employers

Is your small business is working hard to hold onto talented employees? If so, you may not be happy to hear about a recent survey , in which 20 percent of executives report the number of counteroffers their companies have made to employees who get job offers has risen in the past six months. Why the trend? Nearly 40 percent of those surveyed make counteroffers in order to retain employees with skills that are hard to find, while 27 percent say it’s to keep long-term employees (and their valuable

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6 Things to Consider When Screening Technicians

Spark Hire

If you are new to technical recruiting , it can seem a bit overwhelming at first. However, if you are screening equipment technicians, there are 6 key things to focus on that will help you to be sure you have the right candidate in consideration. 1. Work History. First, you will want to clearly understand the technician’s work history. Find out as much as you can about where the technician has worked.

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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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3 things you need to know about recruitment marketing

Beamery

The way we treat candidates has never mattered more to hiring success. With recruiting “Grade A” talent getting harder every day, progressive recruiters are starting to turn to the marketing playbook to get the best talent through the door. With this in mind, a little while back we sat down with 25 pretty well known folks and discussed the importance of recruitment marketing – just a temporary fad, or the future lifeblood of the industry.

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When Did Referrals Stop Being Real Recommendations?

Symphony Talent

This post was inspired by the new Referrals solution available in SmashFly 15, which you can read about here. Referrals are the holy grail of recruiting. If you ask 10 recruiting leaders, “What is your best source of hire?” 11 will say “employee referrals.” OK, I know the math is off there, but employee. Continue Reading → The post When Did Referrals Stop Being Real Recommendations?

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Wise Up to Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Glassdoor for Employers

As employers we hold a certain amount of power. I don’t just mean writing the checks and providing financial stability; I mean employers and company leaders can affect each employee’s day-to-day quality of life. Whether leaders aren’t aware, or they’ve simply forgotten in the monotony of it all, their attitude, communication and leadership styles can all have a big impact on the overall happiness of their workforce.

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Spark Hire and iCIMS Announce Partnership and Video Interviewing Integration

Spark Hire

Spark Hire is excited to announce its partnership with iCIMS , a leading provider of innovative Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions. The use of video interviewing technology allows companies to shorten the amount of time it takes to fill a vacant position and improve the quality of candidates to which they connect. The video interviewing integration enables iCIMS customers to send their candidates invitations (from directly on the iCIMS Talent Platform) to one-way and live

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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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35% of Employers Less Likely to Interview Applicants They Can’t Find Online

CareerBuilder

Everybody and their mother is on social media now, so it’s not surprising that recruiters and hiring managers feel comfortable looking to networks like Facebook or Twitter to get a better picture of candidates they’re considering for a job.According to CareerBuilder’s annual social media recruitment survey , hiring managers are likely to use social networks to screen candidates, and 35 percent of employers view a lack of presence online as a cause for concern.

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A Millennial’s Guide to a Compelling Job Ad

SmartRecruiters

Millennials. We’re a weird bunch. Highly aspirational, perpetually unsatisfied, and constantly looking towards the future. While that may be somewhat of a self-projection, I imagine at least a few of you are nodding in agreement. Millennials are set to dominate the employee base by 2025, so either way we are here to stay. To attract these folks, companies have progressively increased their social media presence, amplified their company benefits, and have become extremely brand conscience.

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How Dutch Employers Can Use Glassdoor

Glassdoor for Employers

Glassdoor is proud to announce the debut of its free Dutch language site , iOS app and Android app. Many Dutch job seekers and employees have already caught on to the value of Glassdoor – there are more than 11,000 company reviews , salary reports , workplace photos and more for 3,000 Netherlands employers – so what can employers in the Netherlands do to get involved in these very active conversations about their companies?

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Jobvite Infographic: Future for Hire

Jobvite

We weathered the economic storm of the 2008 recession—but what does the future hold for job seekers? Here’s an infographic snapshot of upcoming talent trends that paints an optimistic picture for many hopeful candidates. For those with the right skills, the job hunt looks promising over the next decade, as more companies continue hiring across key industries.

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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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Employer Brand: How to Remarket and Re-Engage Candidates

CareerBuilder

Last month, I bought three pairs of awesomely impractical shoes. Then I came home and found myself mindlessly surfing the Web and checking out a popular shoe site to see if there was anything else that might catch my interest. Of course, I didn’t need any more shoes. The latest additions to my collection had just been carefully placed in their new home in my closet — not yet worn.

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A Year in the Making: SmashFly 15

Symphony Talent

This month was one to remember at SmashFly: We launched SmashFly 15, a new version of our Total Recruitment Marketing Platform; published results of our first survey on employee referral programs; and were named one of Boston’s Best Places to Work—yeah! [View the story “A Year in the Making: SmashFly 15″ on Storify]. The post A Year in the Making: SmashFly 15 appeared first on SmashFly Blog.

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6 Tricks Bon Jovi Can Teach You About Writing Killer Job Ads

Social Talent

Queens “ We Are The Champions ”, Bon Jovi’s “ Livin’ On A Prayer ” and Wheatus’s anthemic “ Teenage Dirtbag ” – all fantastic songs and each of them has just been included in the list of the Top 10 Catchiest Songs (As Proven By Science). But what makes them crowd favourites? What makes them all so annoyingly, but brilliantly catchy?!

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5 simple steps for creating a powerful LinkedIn profile

Allegis Global Solutions

A few small improvements can help to make your LinkedIn profile far more effective.

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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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4 Tips for Maximizing Split Placement Network Membership

NPA Worldwide

Today’s guest blogger is Liz Carey, network coordinator for NBN, operators of www.searchbankingjobs.com and www.searchaccountingjobs.com. NPAworldwide and NBN merged in September 2014, and our two networks are working toward a full integration effective January 1, 2016. We’re happy to have Liz as a regular part of our blogging team. As part of a split placement network, recruiters have access to numerous tools, including expanding their geographic reach, filling jobs out of their specialty

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Q&A with Chief Product Officer: SmashFly’s New Referral Feature

Symphony Talent

Most in talent acquisition would agree that employee referrals are the most valuable external candidates their teams can get. Respondents in a recent SmashFly survey confirmed that notion: Referrals were ranked the highest quality candidate from more than 10 sources. On average, an organization’s employee referral program generates 32 percent of hires.

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Why Talent Acquisition Technology is Crucial to Success

iCIMS

The talent acquisition space is really starting to hit its stride when it comes to technological advancements and growth. And it's just in time too, because organizations, their recruiters, and their candidates all increasingly expect easy access across devices, friendly user interfaces, data-rich resources, and actionable insights everywhere they turn.