As the war for talent has once again heated up, candidates are no longer willing to wait long for interviews. Many are simultaneously interviewing at multiple employers. If they get hired somewhere else, they cancel your interview. Some simply do not show up and do not call. Frustrating, right? Not to mention costly, as some…
Category: Talent Acquisition
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What makes up the best modern recruiters? Turns out they are a combination of artists and scientists, according to this visual by our friends at LinkedIn. Takeaways: Modern recruiters have an innate instinct for mutual connection, let’s call them matchmakers. Recruiters think about jobs the way marketers think about products. They know how to build…
I meet lots of recruiters who have got zero ROI from Twitter – and yes – this is normally due to a total lack of the “I” in the ROI. To be fair, the recruitment market is saturated with cool tools which people like me evangelise about but, in the short term, can really distract…
How is social media used in your workplace? XpertHR have published the findings of their study below. Takeaways: 55% of medium companies use social media for recruiting purposes. 2 out of 3 internet users have a social media account. 80% of large companies have a social media policy. RELATED: How Does HR Use Social Media…
So, you’ve decided to start a business. Without a doubt, you’re probably quite anxious to start making money right away. However, before we talk profits, there is that team of employees to consider first. After all, it’ll be your team that will be the ultimate difference between the success or failure of your startup. If…
The recruiter/candidate relationship can sometimes be a tricky one. You both need to be on the same page in order to get to the ultimate goal: a successful hire. If everyone isn’t working towards the same goal, success won’t always be found. Etiquette plays a very important role in that relationship. Sometimes a candidate does…
With the wonderful World Wide Web turning 25 recently, it’s only natural to reflect back on how it has touched almost every part of our daily lives. The technology has helped develop new business models worldwide and changed our economies forever. It’s predicted that by 2020 most skilled professionals career paths will be disrupted by smart…
Are you an expert? What does it mean to be an expert? Zintro can help with their infographic below! Takeaways: First step to becoming an expert is listening! Understand how you best learn, because everyone is different. Experts spend 10,000 hours honing their craft. RELATED: How To Brand Yourself an Expert on Social Media
“All my life’s a circle; But I can’t tell you why; Season’s spinning round again; The years keep rollin’ by.” – Harry Chapin Recruiting, as I have experienced it, has always been cyclical. On the agency side we were super busy from January 1st until Memorial Day. Then, very slow from Memorial Day to Labor…