Talent acquisition strategies and processes have a tendency to outlive their usefulness. This is particularly true in the revived war for talent. Many companies are still operating out of their recession “crisis” mode and have not fully realized that it’s time to reinvent themselves to candidates and current employees. It’s never a good time to…
Category: Talent Acquisition
Struggling to attract the right talent? The Employer Brand Index can help you to understand strengths and weaknesses of your company as an employer.
As I sit down to write this blog, I do so fully conscious that the content of this blog MAY offend some of my readers. No offence is intended but I just have to get this off my chest as I think someone has to stand up and tell this group of people some home…
Does LinkedIn really matter? And do referrals make a difference? DegreeQuery.com think so – find out why in their infographic below. Takeaways: Being referred to a hiring manager by a trusted person increases an applicant’s odds of being hired either 50 times or 100 times. There are over 200 group conversations started every minute on…
We’ve collated a selection of take-away tips offered by some of the biggest recruiters including Google and Glassdoor. What will these top-tier recruiters be emphasizing on next year? What will you be doing differently this year? 1) Warm one-2-one relationships with candidates are critical: Establish a real connection with your candidates as soon as you…
Many employers may focus their efforts on hiring a team with similar mentalities, educational histories, or skills knowledge. But a diverse team offers varying perspectives and a multitude of skillsets — often equating to better performance, a great brand image, and growth in an organization. With more than 85 percent of companies taking action to…
When hiring an intern, you want the best candidates, as they be future employees. InternMatch have outlined the best types of candidates you should pick to be your intern. Takeaways: 70% of all jobs are found through networking. Don’t hire the know-it-all – who accepts their way or no way. 81% of millennials think they…
The recruitment agency business model is grotesquely dysfunctional. It is broken. Yes. It. Is. Certainly for permanent recruitment. We are just so used to it, have it so imbued in our psyche, that we don’t appreciated how farcical and damaging it is. For everybody. Multi-listed, contingent job-orders benefit no-one. Clients, naively thinking they get a…
When applying for jobs, it’s important that you’re social media savvy. Career Savvy have outlined the top social media tips for jobseekers in their infographic below. Takeaways: Spring clean your social media – delete incriminating photos and grumpy status updates. 45% of employers admit checking candidates’ social media. 57% of employers think a professional image…
According to the global employer branding research firm Potentialpark, your career site needs to score high across the following 6 areas to score high amongst your candidates: Usability Employer Branding Talent Relationship Building Application Management Recruitment Process Assessment & Individual Feedback Are you getting it right? We’re going to breakdown these 6 steps and make…