As a Rec2Rec, one of the most commonly talked about subjects is whether a recruiter can cross over from one sector or discipline into another. Having done this myself on three occasions (I started out in white collar perm engineering then moved into a new desk for advertising agencies, before setting up a R2R desk)…
Our friends at HerdWisdom have come up with the secret recruiting formula to getting the best candidates to see your job postings. Takeaways You need to use job boards, search ads and social media to receive an influx of qualified candidates. 226,000,000 searches per month on Google contain the word ‘job’. Indeed gets 100,000,000 unique…
Life would certainly be easier if we all got along with each other, wouldn’t it? On the surface, people are ready to agree, nod and even go along with what you propose. In reality, the situation is vastly different. Life and work continues to teach us that we react to conflict in a visceral manner.…
This infographic, from Jobsite shows how mobile became very popular in 2012 and is expected to increase. Have you used mobile to recruit someone? Let us know in the comments! Takeaways: Nearly one third of job seekers want mobile versions of job boards. 40% of Jobsite’s traffic is from Apple mobile devices. In Feb 2010, only…
The top business challenge of managers is hiring and recruiting talent — despite the country’s high unemployment rate. Part of the problem is that many organizations don’t make hiring easy, personal, or intuitive. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of what constitutes the perfect recruitment process, as the best approach will vary depending…
Just about every recruitment business that I am associated with, as well as those I consult to, are finding it difficult to hire great recruiters. In Australia there is such a shortage of experienced recruiters that one ‘Rec to Rec’ recruiter told me she has over 1200 vacant orders in Sydney alone! In the UK,…
Interviews can be stressful, but if you’ve done your research and prepared your answers, the next thing is to create a list of questions you will ask during the interview. Remember, the interview really should be a mutual exchange of information, not an interrogation. When you ask questions, it demonstrates your interest in the company…
The infographic below, compiled by RolePoint spells out just why it’s imperative for employers to focus on fostering a positive brand if they want to find and retain the best employees. Some key stats include: Companies with a defined employer brand dominate 60% of the labor market Companies with an unmanaged employer brand make up only 40%…
From social recruiting to communication campaigns to the application of real-time sourcing analytics, here are 5 must-have strategies currently dictating the future of sourcing according to our friends at Jobvite. Takeaways: You will want to use social networks for your recruitment, 1 in 6 people credit social media with finding their current job Don’t be…