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Talent Acquisition

What’s the Worst Interview Question to Ask?

You’ve probably experienced plenty of job interviews in your time, and whilst you may have prepped yourself as much as possible, there is always that one question you hated being asked. In fact, you hated it that much that now that the shoe is on the other foot you probably avoid asking that question yourself…

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What Recruiters Can Learn from Children

I recently attended a dance competition which was hosted by professional judges and dancers from across the region, numbering in their hundreds; all competing for accolades of trophies and medals to represent their hard graft and determination after months of rehearsals. What astounded me about the ambience of this event, hosted in a large auditorium,…

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The Art of High-Tech/High-Touch Recruiting

Sponsored by MightyRecruiter. As an expert in helping small businesses achieve their hiring and recruiting goals, Rebecca Barnes-Hogg knows that it’s the people that make an organization. From the time she started helping her high school friends find summer jobs to the present day, Rebecca has always excelled at matching the right people with the…

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Help Your Candidates Prepare Their Social Media Profiles for Job Searches

It’s no secret that during the hiring process, employers will check a candidate’s social media presence to get a more detailed glimpse into their personality and how they want the world to perceive them. In fact, according to a survey of hiring managers, 93% said that they  will review a candidate’s social media accounts (Facebook,…

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Employer Branding Talent Acquisition

Could Google Rival LinkedIn with its New ‘Hire’ Platform?

Firmly established as the primary social platform for modern professionals, LinkedIn has grown from a business networking tool to a powerful superdatabase brimming with prospective clients, customers, and sales leads. Its value to recruiters is immeasurable, and its popularity has led to many commentators labelling LinkedIn as peerless. This could all soon be about to…