With businesses still working hard to compete for high-caliber employees, recruitment has become a two-way process. It is not just about employers assessing and selecting the best candidate, it is about talented people evaluating and picking the best employers. Their experience as candidates at every stage of the recruitment journey will influence their decisions. Providing…
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Batter up, recruiters—it’s time to play hardball. You’re working in the tightest employment market in a generation. Unemployment is low, the economy is strong, and job candidates have never been better informed of the power they can wield at the negotiating table. From seasoned members of Generation X to the new graduates of Generation Z…
For those working in HR, recruitment and resourcing agencies, the process of enabling a candidate and client to get the best out of contracted work involves several key elements. Throughout, there needs to be an effective line of communication so that both parties are singing from the same hymn sheet, and the agent is getting…
The onward march of the gig economy means that most of us now work as contractors or freelance workers and it suits many of us down to the ground. There’s an abbreviation especially for these workers: TVCs which stands for “temps, vendors and contractors”. According to Forbes, more than one-third (36%) of US workers are…
Yes, you read that right: the turnover rate in retail right now is a little over 60%, more than quadruple the United States average across all industries. Even the turnover rate for CEOs in retail is high right now (23%), albeit probably for different reasons. Retail positions like cashiers and inventory workers already need to…
There aren’t many people who haven’t heard of Indeed. You may have used them to help you find your next role or you may have used them to help recruit talent. Either way, they’re a huge employer across the world. So, how do you attract talent to an organization known primarily as a job search…
As a recruiter, your job is to find the perfect candidate for a company. While a booming job market is great for business, it can present a challenge for finding longtime hires. After all, with more opportunity comes more turnover. Millennials especially have high turnover rates at jobs. In fact, a study by Gallup revealed…
Facebook and Google run the world. If they want to get into recruitment marketing, would you bet against them? Facebook has over two billion active users, while Google seemingly has its footprint in everything these days. Now they have entered the recruiting industry aiming to make a major play at the traditional recruiting sites. For…
As a recruiter, selecting the right candidate to match your clients’ specification is essential. But it’s not just about finding that perfect candidate. You need to be supporting them in putting their best foot forward to the employer, too. A combination of compelling CV content and a well-defined structure is key to your candidate landing…