Sat.Jun 18, 2016 - Fri.Jun 24, 2016

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6 Skills to Master in Your First Year Out of College

ExactHire Recruiting

1. How to Write a Resume via GIPHY Resumes are like the windows into your job seeking souls, or a window into what you did before this job. Either way, they’re important. Whether or not you think you are a resume “expert,” every position requires a little tweaking of the resume. So, it doesn’t matter how good or bad you think your resume is, there are hundreds of ways to create or improve one that looks totally professional.

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I have never recommended a book before. Till now. Buy it

Greg Savage

I started blogging and tweeting in about 2009. For several years, my brother Chris Savage, then the COO of the largest digital and marketing business in the southern hemisphere, ridiculed my social activities, describing them as ‘trivial’ and me as a ‘twat who tweets’. My response was of course unprintable, but certainly included the fact […].

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Reddit’s 16 Funniest Job Interview Nightmares

Social Talent

We’ve compiled a selection of the most cringe-worthy job interview stories from Reddit’s poor unfortunate users for your Friday reading pleasure Get ready to grimace! 1. NEVER mix business with pleasure… Tuesday mornings interviewer was Saturday nights one night stand… I’ve never given up on getting a job so quickly. – be_my_plaything. 2.

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This Is Why Skill Set Isn’t Everything In The Hiring Game

Spark Hire

There are only a few organizations that truly need to hire based on skill alone. The New York Yankees, for example. Major movie studios, definitely. Modeling agencies would be another one. It’s tough to win a World Series, an Oscar or land a major ad campaign with someone who doesn’t have the necessary set of skills to get there. But for nearly every other type of business, a candidate’s skills are important, but they’re not the be all, end all.

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Cracking the Culture Code: Interviewing for Culture Fit

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Join Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, for this live webinar as he guides you through an objective interview process that will help your team assess candidate's alignment with your organizational culture. Space is limited, register today!

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Recruitment Deals on Brexit Day

The Whiteboard

So the “Brexit” polls have just closed in Britain with the country on a “knife edge” and apparently too close to call whether the people will have voted to Remain in the EU or to Leave. I suspect they will remain, personally, but it’s going to be a close run thing. If you’re unsure what it’s all about then you can’t go far wrong checking out this clip from the Last Week Tonight show with the bloke that loves to take the p*ss out of John Key and N

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How Recruiters Read Your CV (Infographic)

Social Talent

We all know that it’s essential to have an impressive CV when looking to land your next big career move, but how much do you know about the recruiters who will be reading your CV? Which areas of your CV do they study most? How do they like to see the information presented? How do you ensure that they actually read your CV?! By having an understanding of what recruiters look for in a CV and the challenges they face in their roles; you can create a CV that instantly connects with them.

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The Best Way To Recruit Millennials

Hoops

As a new generation graduates and starts the job hunt, they're looking for careers that are dynamic, flexible, and challenging at companies with a culture to match. Understanding what motivates them is the first step to engaging them in the recruitment process. It's easy (and foolish) to ignore the concerns of the largest generation in the workforce and force them to accept your current recruitment strategy as the status quo.

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Careers Page Teardowns: Bigcommerce [Case Study]

Firmplay

With close to 100,000 customers, $9B in sales processed for said clients, and $100M+ in venture funding, Bigcommerce is the leading ecommerce platform for merchants. So does the ecommerce giant’s careers page stand up to the Careers Page Teardowns test? Here’s a sneak peek of what we cover: A powerful new type of content used effectively […].

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How Values, Development and Well-Being Attract Millennials

Glassdoor for Employers

In today’s increasingly transparent job market, smart companies are re-aligning their talent acquisition strategy. Rather than focusing their efforts outwards, they’re focusing.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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5 Brands That Won The Hearts Of Audiences Through Storytelling

Social Talent

Is there anybody out there who doesn’t love a good story? People aren’t moved by PowerPoint presentations and slides – they are moved by an appeal to their emotions and storytelling represents a fantastic avenue to do this. We are hardwired to listen to and remember engaging stories that resonate with us. Storytelling grabs attention in a crowded marketplace and makes you memorable.

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The Best Way To Recruit Millennials

Hoops

As a new generation graduates and starts the job hunt, they're looking for careers that are dynamic, flexible, and challenging at companies with a culture to match. Understanding what motivates them is the first step to engaging them in the recruitment process. It's easy (and foolish) to ignore the concerns of the largest generation in the workforce and force them to accept your current recruitment strategy as the status quo.

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Recruiting budget: HR planning tips and examples

Workable

Tracking a recruiting budget can be a pain. Businesses that are just starting to recruit systematically could benefit from a guide to help them create a recruiting budget plan. It’s easy to follow a recruitment budget plan for job board costs and external recruiter fees. Unfortunately, other recruiting costs will start adding up throughout the process.

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Trends Keeping Employers Ahead of the Curve

Glassdoor for Employers

Dictionary.com defines “trend” as: 1. the general course or prevailing tendency; drift: trends in the teaching of foreign languages; the trend of.

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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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8 Industry-Rocking Recruitment News Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into this Week – 20th June 2016

Social Talent

In recruitment news this week: Microsoft Buy LinkedIn for $26 BILLION. Source: Microsoft News Center. Yes, technology giant Microsoft have forked out the eye-watering sum of $26.2 billion to acquire our favourite professional network – one of the most expensive tech deals in history. In a statement on their official blog , LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner says; “We are joining forces with Microsoft to realise a common mission to empower people and organisations”.

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To Build Your Dream Team Study How 'Coach Pop' Recruits Talent

Entrepreneur

Year after year, Gregg Popovich, coach of the San Antonio Spurs, rejuvenates his championship team with late-round NBA draft picks others overlook.

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How to “Break In” to a Recruitment Network

NPA Worldwide

New recruiters come into a recruitment network to expand their reach, build their revenues, and to better serve clients and candidates. But If you’ve never been in a split network, what’s the learning curve? How does it work? How long will it take to get that first split placement fee in your pocket? Where do you start? Here’s how a recently new NPAworldwide member closed her first deal.

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How to Rethink Your Interview Process

Glassdoor for Employers

To hire better candidates in a candidate-driven market, upgrade your interview process—the cornerstone of every company’s recruiting and hiring. From a tactical.

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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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The 6 Harsh Truths That Will Make you a Better Recruiter…

Social Talent

“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies” — Larry Bossidy. The phrase you are what you eat translates nicely to recruitment. Companies are built on great employees — hiring is, therefore, the most important thing we do. There are so many recruitment channels in today’s digital society that it’s increasingly difficult to stop some stuff slipping through the cracks.

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Finding the Best Untapped Talent Might Be Easier Than Many Entrepreneurs Think

Entrepreneur

Silicon Valley has been a magnet for tech talent for so long that many entrepreneurs believe they can't compete against Silicon Valley companies. They couldn't be more wrong.

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The 8 Deadliest CV Mistakes

Undercover Recruiter

When it comes to writing your CV, the things you omit can be just as important as the things you include. Even if you are the greatest candidate in the word; sloppy mistakes in your CV can get you instantly rejected. So if you’re struggling to land job interviews; check out StandOut CV’s latest infographic to ensure. View Article. The 8 Deadliest CV Mistakes.

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What Being a Best Place to Work Two Years in a Row Says About Our Culture

Symphony Talent

SmashFly CEO Mike Hennessy talks about what it means to create a great employee culture that grows as your company grows, and how it feels to be voted a Best Place to Work two years in a row. The post What Being a Best Place to Work Two Years in a Row Says About Our Culture appeared first on SmashFly Blog.

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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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The Tech Recruiters Guide to: Cloud Professionals

Social Talent

The majority of people think that the ‘ Cloud ’ is just a place where data is stored. They tend not to know exactly where it’s being stored, or how it’s being stored, but that it’s a safe place. However, there’s much more to Cloud than just being a place where your data gets ‘backed-up’; in fact, it’s a highly sophisticated concept that goes far deeper than this.

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16 Trends Shaping the Global Economy (and How You Hire)

Indeed

Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter at a large company or a small business owner growing your team for the first time, your ability to hire great talent is shaped in part by what’s happening in the global economy. These macro trends can tell us a great deal about how many candidates are out there, where talent is coming from and going to, and where the labor market is headed in the near future.

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What Questions Should You ACTUALLY Ask Your Interviewer?

Undercover Recruiter

If you’ve bagged yourself an interview – congrats! You should ensure you’re prepared for all the questions they may ask you in the interview, but there’s one more part of an interview that you need to make sure that you’re ready for; the end of the interview when the interviewer/hiring manager asks you if you have. View Article.

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How to Source Candidates on Facebook

Beamery

LinkedIn might be the first port of call for recruiters, but if you’re struggling to fill a role it’s worth trying to source candidates on Facebook. Recruiters might feel more at home on LinkedIn, but it could be the opposite for socially aware job-seekers. 76% of social job seekers found their current position on Facebook! Facebook profiles don’t provide the same kind of online resume as LinkedIn profiles do, but it’s much less crowded.

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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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5 Ways Content Marketing Can Dramatically Boost Your Employer Brand

Social Talent

Your employer brand is a critical element when it comes to establishing a competitive advantage in the labour market. Employer branding is the sum-total of what current and potential employees think of you as an employer and the goal is to create differentiation and preference in the minds of both of these types of employees. Therefore, investing in a strong employer brand will give you a major advantage in attracting top talent.

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How Top Performers Search for Jobs

Indeed

Sometimes a great candidate turns out to be a truly exceptional hire, going above and beyond expectations and making a huge impact on an organization. This promise of greatness inspires a quest for more top performers, but what are the best ways to find them? Recruitment professionals have long assumed the most talented candidates are passive: that they’re employed by great companies, they’re not actively looking for new opportunities and they need to be wooed away from their roles by diligent r

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THE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR Onboarding Process & HOW TO FIX THEM

Yoh

Employee engagement is defined by the level of enthusiasm and commitment one has to their work and their employer. Unfortunately, this is tough to find. Recognize these warning signs and use these tips to drive employee engagement by increasing enthusiasm and commitment.