ExactHire Recruiting

MAY 19, 2016

Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold.Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and a fear of eternal unemployment begin to manifest when reading rejection after rejection.

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Lever

MAY 19, 2016

Innovation was the name of the game at Lever’s inaugural Talent Innovation Summit Tuesday, when industry leaders, analysts, and practitioners with an incredible range of experiences came together to share fresh, sometimes groundbreaking ideas. We walked away from the day’s sessions and conversations nothing short of invigorated and inspired by our peers.

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The Whiteboard

MAY 19, 2016

I’m enjoying the newly emerging trend of more interesting, fresh-thinking press releases from the global corporates of our recruitment community. After years of pithy proclamations re-hashing the same old stories of skills shortages and talent shortages and “ oh how about using us to help you recruit? ” it seems the PR departments of the bigger end of town are finally learning that people like engaging, future-focused content nowadays.

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JazzHR

MAY 16, 2016

As a recruiter or hiring manager, you’re determined to find a top performer for your open position and have a laundry list of “must-haves” to check off when comparing potential employees. Your ideal candidate profile probably includes some of the following characteristics: Effective communicator. Relevant experience. Strong decision-making skills.

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ExactHire Recruiting

MAY 19, 2016

Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold. Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and a fear of eternal unemployment begin to manifest when reading rejection after rejection.

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Social Talent

MAY 14, 2016

The good people over at LinkedIn recently went on a mission to find Australia’s most socially engaged recruitment agencies, and the results are in! The list was broken down into three categories: Boutique Staffing Agencies, Enterprise Staffing Agencies, and Global Agencies. The whole point of the exercise was to find out which agencies have embraced LinkedIn networking, and which ones understand the immense power of engagement through employee advocacy, social reach and sharing valuable co

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JazzHR

MAY 19, 2016

Market research firm, Harris Poll , recently reported that nearly all pet owners (95%) in the United States consider their pet to be a member of the family. Some pet owners show this affection by showering their pet with gifts, home cooked meals or even birthday parties – I’m guilty of 2 of the 3 myself ;). So when the inevitable day arrives and your beloved pet passes, should your employer give you paid leave?

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Recruitics

MAY 20, 2016

There are so many metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be measured through your recruitment marketing strategy, that understanding them all can be overwhelming for those who don’t consider themselves to be sophisticated recruitment marketers. Therefore, understanding exactly which metrics and KPIs are most important to the success or failure of your strategy is critical if you wish to optimize for further efficiency and with the goal of increasing your ROI.

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HarQen

MAY 17, 2016

You know the feeling, you get to the office with every intention of being proactive and forward thinking with your day. Then, before you know you’re putting out fires and being reactive. The day is over and you’re left wondering where it went. When I first took this job, I did not have very much relevant experience outside of coming from an RPO.

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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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Social Talent

MAY 19, 2016

The staff meeting. A weekly occurrence that strikes fear into the hearts and minds of office workers the world over. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of attending one you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about! 1. Your initial thoughts when an invite to yet another staff meeting comes through. 2. You pray that this meeting might actually have something to do with your job function because let’s face it, it usually doesn’t… . 3.

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Spark Hire

MAY 17, 2016

When you’re reviewing hundreds of resumes a week, you need to be able to spot the bad ones quickly. Not knowing which red flags signal possible bad hires can lead to a lot of wasted time and money. But, depending on the position and the candidate, some resume mistakes are forgivable. So how do you know when to give a job seeker another chance or just move on?

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Firmplay

MAY 19, 2016

Early in 2016, FirmPlay launched a free service that provides you with a score and detailed breakdown of your employer brand. Ingeniously, we named it Employer Brand Score Report (who’s the marketing wizard at FirmPlay?!). The response has been amazing. Since launch, we’ve seen a steady stream of companies sign up to get their free Score […].

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Newton Software

MAY 19, 2016

New Release Keeps Newton at the Forefront of Applicant Tracking System Innovation. Less than a month since Newton’s last major release and we already have some exciting new features to share with you! At Newton, we are driven by the desire to provide dynamic solutions to the ever-changing landscape of hiring and recruiting. We pride ourselves on shipping more product releases than any other applicant tracking system and our latest updates further build upon this legacy of innovation.

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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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Social Talent

MAY 18, 2016

So you’ve found the perfect candidate. You offer them the job and they accept! Everything is going swimmingly, recruiter life is good. But then in a couple of days…maybe a week or two, you get a phone call or email from that perfect candidate saying that they’ve decided to stay with their current company because they’ve been given an offer that they can’t refuse.

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Indeed

MAY 19, 2016

While the media loves to stereotype millennials as a spoiled, naive bunch, a new Indeed survey of the graduating class of 2016 paints a different picture of this much-maligned generation.*. Although 86% of the latest wave of millennials to enter the workforce report feeling “somewhat” or “very optimistic” that they will find a full-time job after graduating, we find this upbeat attitude is grounded in financial realism.

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NPA Worldwide

MAY 19, 2016

Good recruiters know it’s insufficient to just post a job and blast candidates on social media. They know there’s much more to recruitment, including finding passive candidates – those that are currently employed and not necessarily looking to change jobs. How do you approach passive candidates? It’s important to really cater your initial contact with a passive candidate to sound both professional and genuine.

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Glassdoor for Employers

MAY 19, 2016

When preparing to interview candidates, employers often revert to typical questions: “Tell me about yourself,” and “What is your greatest weakness?” They can also tap into some of the 50 Most Common Interview Questions recently published by Glassdoor. Dig deeper to responses. In addition to traditional questions, employers who probe a bit deeper can unearth employees’ traits in action.

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Social Talent

MAY 17, 2016

If you regularly recruit for tech talent, you’ll know all too well that it’s no easy feat. Between trying to get your head around all of the terminologies and jargon added to the fact that tech is easily the most candidate driven market out there – you guys and gals sure do have your hands full! In a new series on the blog to coincide with the release of our new Black Belt in Tech Recruiting programme, we’re breaking down all of the various job functions within the fiel

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Newton Software

MAY 17, 2016

The Killer Candidate Qualification Process. The quote made famous by one of our favorite childhood cartoon heroes, GI Joe , holds true for making job offers – knowing really is half the battle. It seems simple but the most common mistake when closing a job offer is not having completed a proper “intake” during the first couple of conversations with the candidate.

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NPA Worldwide

MAY 17, 2016

We have all seen an award winner accept a prestigious honor from their peers, whether in our work industry, a committee or organization we are a part of, or just on television. Whenever I see that moment of honor, I aspire to one day become someone who is looked up to and respected enough to receive such recognition. In a split placement network of close to 500 firms and over 1,300 recruiters, it is easy to feel as though your efforts are going unnoticed; however helping others when there is no

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Glassdoor for Employers

MAY 18, 2016

You know you have a strong employer brand when candidates are empowered with information and you’re naturally attracting the best employees. To prospective employees, your employer brand delivers a powerful answer to the question “Why work here?” To current employees, it inspires trust, loyalty, and improved productivity. As you work to build your employer brand, reflect upon the following seven employer branding questions: 1.

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Social Talent

MAY 20, 2016

The guys at Business Insider have pulled research from many studies to create this cool infographic that defines some of the most cognitive stumbling blocks that can affect our behaviour and prevent us from making the best decision. Bias is continuing to plague companies in the recruitment process so going through each of these, let’s see how many you can apply to the recruitment space… Source: Business Insider.

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FireFish Software

MAY 19, 2016

Writing job adverts is like writing anything; it takes practice. Careful thought and time is needed to craft your words into something that accurately reflects the role and draws candidates in.

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TalentLyft

MAY 15, 2016

Companies spend a lot of time, effort and money on recruiting and finding qualified job candidates. Instead, I believe that more attention should be given to employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts. With a strong employer brand, it is much easier to find, attract and hire candidates perfect for your job openings. Thus, employer brand is a great way for improving your most important hiring metrics such as cost-per-hire and time-to-fill a position.

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RecruitLoop

MAY 18, 2016

We recently hosted a webinar to help recruiters integrate outplacement into their portfolio. Our special guest was Greg Weiss, Founder of CareerSupport365.

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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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Social Talent

MAY 17, 2016

As globalisation continues to spread and companies continue to expand and compete on a larger scale, there is an ever increasing need to fill positions rapidly in order to achieve organisational objectives. This makes it essential for employers to hire the right candidates, as not doing so can have a detrimental impact. In fact, according to Brandon Hall Group’s 2015 Talent Acquisition Study , 95% of organisations of all sizes admit to making bad hires every year.

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Symphony Talent

MAY 16, 2016

We all know that an amazing candidate experience can make all the difference when you’re competing for talent, but designing a compelling experience (let alone executing it) isn’t an easy task. In our efforts to continually improve and push the envelope in recruitment marketing, SmashFly took a hard look at the candidate journey. We know. Continue Reading → The post 3 Truths About the Candidate Journey appeared first on SmashFly Blog.

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CareerBuilder

MAY 18, 2016

Today, you can find out pretty much whatever you want about either a person or a company — simply by doing a 3-second search on Google. Because of this easy access to information, job seekers and employers often leave no stone unturned when researching one another. In fact, CareerBuilder’s latest Candidate Behavior Study shows that on average, job seekers use 16 total resources in their job search, and hiring managers and recruiters use an average of 15 resources to find the right candidat

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