Sat.Mar 14, 2015 - Fri.Mar 20, 2015

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3 Steps to Help You Become the Perfect Candidate (Infographic)

Social Talent

'What makes the perfect candidate? Someone with the right skills, a cracking personality and a good work ethic? Yes, all of those things, but these days candidates have to have the X Factor in order to stand out from the ever-expanding crowd of job seekers out there. They need a successful CV, a strong social media presence and interview skills that would put Jeremy Paxman to shame!

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Glassdoor Introduces Company Updates: A New Social Recrui.

Glassdoor for Employers

'Today, Glassdoor is proud to introduce another FREE tool, which makes it easier for employers to share real-time social messages with job seekers who follow them on Glassdoor. Company Updates, in beta to select employers prior today, is proving to be a valuable social recruiting tool for companies such as Salesforce , Groupon , Nestle Purina PetCare , Progressive Insurance and The Home Depot.

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What is Lost When Hiring Too Slow

Spark Hire

'When you take a look at the changes in business and best practices for hiring , things have changed drastically over the years. No longer can we drag our feet and take our time going through the hiring process as we please. Doing this affects many things from your business profit to your chance at adding top talent to your team. Profit and production.

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How to: Radically Improve Your Candidate Response Rates in 2 Easy Steps

NPA Worldwide

'Our guest blogger today is Siofra Pratt with Social Talent , Europe’s leading provider of online and social media training specific to the recruitment and staffing industry. Social Talent will be part of our Global Conference, which is kicking off today. At Social Talent, we’re big believers in learning from the successful practices of other industries, and applying them to our own in order to help improve our own.

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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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Top 10 Irish Job Boards – 2015 Edition

Social Talent

'So, as you probably already know by now, each year we take a look at what’s hot and what’s not in the world of job boards in a variety of different countries ( we looked the UK last month ). And in doing so, we note the shifts and the changes, as well as any emerging patterns from the data to keep you informed as to where today’s job seeker is searching for jobs.

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3 Ways to Fast Track Your Hiring Process

Spark Hire

'In today’s job market, it’s important that we, as managers, understand how to speed up hiring for our organization. No longer can we rely on top talent being available and waiting on us to make an offer. As ERE points out , in today’s market, candidates rule and businesses need to be on their toes if they want to hire the best. There are several key ways that you can modify your hiring process in order to speed things up and hire the best before they are hired by someone else. 1.

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46% of Employers Plan to Hire Temporary or Contract Workers in 2015

CareerBuilder

'Nearly half (46 percent) of employers reported that they plan to hire temporary or contract workers this year, an increase of 4 percentage points over last year, according to a new CareerBuilder study. As we mentioned in last week’s post , some employers who are reticent about hiring full-time staff have found hiring temporary employees as an effective way to “test before they buy.”.

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5 Sourcing News Stories to Keep You “In-the-Know” this Week- 16th March 2015

Social Talent

'In the news this week: InMails: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. In an effort to combat dreadful InMails (and therefore reduce the amount of recruiters it has to penalise ), LinkedIn have put together a SlideShare of “Good”, “Bad” and “Ugly” InMails – and it’s not a presentation to be sniffed at. The presentation includes real-world examples of InMails that grasp potential candidate’s attention, those that didn’t, and those that certainly never will!

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5 Reasons Your Job Postings Aren’t Working

Glassdoor for Employers

'Today’s candidates are incredibly difficult to source. Traditional job boards focus on a “post and pray” strategy, where candidates have to search to find you and there’s no targeting in place. In contrast, today’s job boards are all about posting with a purpose, letting you run targeted job campaigns and influence candidates who may be unaware of your employer brand.

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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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Don’t Be Left in the Dark…Collaborate with Your Hiring Team [VIDEO]

Spark Hire

'Are you experiencing communication problems across departments? Does your hiring team collaborate with other team members before they make important hiring decisions? Internal collaboration is extremely important for making great hires, and having more people involved with the decision actually increases the likelihood of finding the best cultural fit for your company.

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4 Do’s and Don’ts for Your Company Career Site

SmartRecruiters

'A company’s corporate career site provides a great opportunity to showcase the true value proposition of an employer and can provide compelling reasons for both active and passive candidates to learn more and eventually express an interest in working for the company. Words, pictures, tweets and videos all play a role in positioning your organization as a leading employer.

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Register for Jobvite Summit’15: Power in Numbers

Jobvite

'That’s right—it’s once again time for Jobvite’s annual user conference! But heads up: Summit’15 is now a regional event! We are hosting three one-day events in San Francisco , Chicago , AND New York , so more users will have an opportunity to join us. This year’s Summit theme is Power in Numbers. We’re gathering valued customers, users, Jobvite experts, and thought leaders from many industries to discuss and demonstrate the tremendous impact of recruiting.

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Takeaways from #TalentNet on Data, Employee Experience & Recruitment Marketing

Symphony Talent

'This past weekend was a conference whirlwind in Austin, TX, with both TalentNet Interactive and SXSW offering forward-thinking ideas on everything from recruitment to technology. SmashFly both sponsored and attended TalentNet?and the social participation was insightful, entertaining and constant. Take a look. [View the story “The Social Chatter of TalentNet Interactive 2015″ on Storify].

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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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Spark Hire – Connecting You with the Best Candidates [VIDEO]

Spark Hire

'At Spark Hire, we’re extremely proud of the fact that we’re helping thousands of companies around the world to simplify their recruiting process so better hiring decisions can be made. In our newest video, “Spark Hire – Connecting You with the Best Candidates”, you get an inside look at the people behind our company. “When I think about our company, the first word that comes to mind is passion.

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The Evolution Of Recruiters: The Nature Of Hiring Has Changed

SmartRecruiters

'Part 1 of 2. The seller’s market. If we consider the catbird seat that today’s candidates occupy, it’s fair to say we’re in the midst of a seller’s market. Sure, it’s a term generally reserved for real estate transactions, yet it seems to bear striking similarities to the current state of employment. Throughout many parts of the United States, homebuyers are expressing their frustrations with the fiercely competitive housing situation: they find the perfect home within their budget, only to end

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How Can You Attract More Female Candidates and Boost Company Performance?

CareerBuilder

'Research suggests that companies with a diverse workforce perform better than companies with less diversity. In particular, companies with a higher representation of women on their boards see a higher return on equity, sales and invested capital than companies with a lower representation. But is there a recipe for recruiters to attract more female candidates?

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An introduction to MSP

Allegis Global Solutions

'Managed service providers can be a great help to your organisation and here’s why.

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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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How to Excel as a Project Manager

Spark Hire

'A strong project manager is organized, creative, and skilled at solving a wide range of problems. For new project managers, this role may feel overwhelming. However, by honing a few specific skills, it’s easy to excel in this vital position within an organization. Here are some tips on how to be successful as a project manager : Anticipate what might go wrong as a project manager.

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Hiring Talent: The Try It, Before You Buy It Strategy

SmartRecruiters

'Finding and landing a job is a lot like dating – and it should be that way since finding a job and a mate are equally impactful life decisions, neither should be taken lightly. As a potential job candidate during my earliest career days when I went through multiple interviews and jobs, I always saw the parallel between dating and finding a career. In each situation, I would hear the same things: “you just aren’t the right fit,” or “this isn’t working out.

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Senior Management More Susceptible to March Madness

CareerBuilder

'As Big Data becomes more prevalent in the business world, and this is the time of year when everyone’s suddenly a data analytics expert. Tax season? No – March Madness. According to a new study from CareerBuilder, 15 percent of U.S. workers said they plan to participate in office pools this year – up from the 11 percent in 2014. Not as I do. While some employers may worry that March Madness will affect productivity, others are jumping in on the fun.

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What does Artificial Intelligence mean for our industry?

Allegis Global Solutions

AI is growing and is already having a groundbreaking impact on our lives.

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Cracking the Turnover Code: Navigating Onboarding Challenges in Small HR Teams

Speaker: Anthony P. Howard, LDSS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR - CEO and Founder of HR Certified

In the competitive landscape of organizations with small HR departments, combating high turnover within the first 6 months is paramount. Lack of engagement is often the cause of this occurrence. This webinar is your key to success. Revolutionize your HR approach and create a more engaged workplace. Delve into the world of process automation and learn practical tips to enhance overall productivity across your organization, even with limited resources.

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The 2015 Staffing Industry Trend Report [WHITEPAPER]

Spark Hire

'It’s that time of the year again—when all of us here at Spark Hire make our predictions for what can be expected for the staffing and recruiting industry in the upcoming year. After a ton of research and hours of analysis, Spark Hire recently published the whitepaper entitled “The 2015 Staffing Industry Trend Report” which details the importance of active and innovative staffing solutions.

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A Quick Q&A on Recruitment Marketing

Brandon Hall

'Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking not once, but twice, about one of my favorite topics: recruitment marketing. The first was during a webinar sponsored by SmashFly that featured insights from Brandon Hall Group’s latest research on the matter, as well as how the components of high-performance recruitment marketing are having real impact on talent acquisition performance at CDW and Lockheed Martin.

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Education Verification – How Employers Can Avoid a “Cat”astrophy

HireRight

'Let’s face it – one of the most common aspects of falsification on a candidate’s resume is their education. Since many employers require job-related degrees or majors, many candidates may stretch their educational history in the hopes that potential employers won’t check for discrepancies. For example, a candidate with a Bachelor of Arts in English [.].

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Will Google Penalize Your Career Site?

Recruiting.com

'Waiting to make your career site mobile is no longer an option. Starting on April 21, Google will make mobile-friendliness a ranking signal—by improving ranking for mobile optimized sites, and at the same time, demoting sites that are not. This coming change will have a “significant impact” on mobile search results worldwide for mobile users. This.

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Recruiting Guide: How to Navigate the Challenge of Quality Hiring

The level of excess demand for jobs is in decline, but the pressure is still on recruiters to hire the best candidates. Download Resume-Library’s tips for making quality hires, including: Meeting candidate expectations Maximizing your job adverts And more!

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3 Things Destroying Your Company Culture (and How to Fix Them)

iCIMS

There are a few circumstances that, if allowed to fester, can destroy your company culture and in turn kill motivation and productivity.

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Spamming The LinkedIn Way

The Recruiting Inferno

Since there are so many ways that as recruiters we’re not getting an appropriate bang-for-the-buck from our LinkedIn investments (and more importantly, in any way aligned to the heights of their marketing bluster), I’m going to focus this week on the many ways that we are spammed via the LinkedIn messaging systems. So to my frenemies in Trust & Safety, this blog’s for you!

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Glassdoor and the New Transparency of Employer Brands

Metashift

'We live in an age of social proof. The rise of review sites in almost every aspect of our lives has been incredibly rapid and making any buying decision without searching the internet for the opinion of others now seems strange to us. Within this context I’ve followed the rise of Glassdoor with real interest. It is by far the world’s largest collection of employee and interview feedback and over the last few years it has expanded operations significantly from its original base in California.