As part of our Undercover Recruiter Panel, we asked those in the know for their thoughts on some key questions that every recruitment leader and recruitment marketer needs to know. One of our panel, Lisa from Barclay Jones, has been writing for us for some time and as a mentor to many recruitment marketers, shared…
Category: Talent Acquisition
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In many cases, getting every candidate on your recruitment shortlist in for a face-to-face interview just isn’t feasible. Telephone or video interviews can often be a quicker and less complex process, usually giving more flexibility for both the employer and the candidate. Particularly in roles with a large applicant pool, a telephone, or conference call…
A newly released book on the history of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has made wave for a round of press questioning the use of personality assessment for HR purposes. Time and again, these critiques tend to fall into one of three broad themes: the tests are biased and discriminatory; they aren’t relevant for the…
Bottle Rocket is one of the world’s premier mobile development firms, responsible for designing and building apps. Some of its clients include National Geographic, BET, A&E and the studio is also a multiple Apple Hall of Fame award winner. We spoke to Julian Placino who is Senior Recruiting Lead at Bottle Rocket and oversees talent acquisition…
While tech companies are often portrayed as allowing relatively relaxed attire these days, it turns out that many companies still have and enforce business professional dress codes. And not only do they have them, but the majority of employees think they’re beneficial. Recently, BambooHR polled more than 1,000 U.S.-based, full-time employees (half of whom are…
Recruitment has been transformed by the digital revolution. In the war for top talent, innovative new techniques have shaken up strategies across the world. Social media is one, a reactive platform that connects your business with a new generation of talent. Here’s how to make it work for your business. Takeaways Reach Millennials and Generation…
Logic-based interview puzzles are becoming increasingly popular in recruitment processes to help employers find the brightest candidates and gain insight into a candidate’s thought process. Brain teasers are particularly popular in the tech sector, where employers want to find the most logical candidates who can help them advance with their next innovative product launch. Famously,…
Two seemingly conflicting trends are shaping recruitment today: candidates expect a more personalized application experience that respects their privacy, while companies need to make faster, higher-quality HR decisions. Surprisingly, but not paradoxically, the rise of big data analytics and the automatization of HR processes both carry the potential to meet these needs. Change is inevitable…
At this time of year, as well as gorging myself on chocolate and cheese, I take the time to reflect on the business year gone by, plan my strategy for the year ahead, and review what lessons I have learned from a personal and professional perspective. I think it is vital to use the holiday…