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Hiring in the Digital Age: 3 Things to Focus on in 2018 and Beyond

Over the past decade there has been a rapid, drastic shift in the way people in American society view work. Many of these changes can be attributed to the late millennial generation entering the workforce. Employers are quickly realizing that working with the late millennial generation poses unique challenges. Late millennials are demanding very different…

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6 Ways Recruiters Can Stay Efficient (Even When Exhausted)

Hiring targets and rising attrition rates are taking a toll on recruiters who are compelled to put in extra efforts and extra hours to identify, attract and hire qualified candidates. If you don’t want the quality of candidates to suffer as you continue to work without break, consider leveraging technology to your advantage. Recruitment has…

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4 Ways to Speed Up Talent Acquisition

Most businesses know what they want in an employee, but few are able to quickly and efficiently locate and onboard someone who meets their criteria. As a result, job positions remain open for too long, which results in desperate hires and poor returns. Luckily, there are some proven methods of speeding up the talent acquisition…

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7 Ways to Attract Millennial Talent on Instagram

Wait, what? Instagram can be used for more than just making pretty, filtered pictures and cool Boomerang videos? At first blush it might not seem an obvious fit for recruitment, but it’s not always that obvious. But hey, we’re going to help you see the bright light of employer branding through Instagram. 1. Let’s talk…

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5 Helpful Tips to Prepare for an HR Conference

This post is sponsored by Perengo – A Programmatic Recruitment Platform. Industry conferences are often equal parts exciting and overwhelming. The audible buzz of a massive expo hall, combined with an action-packed schedule and endless networking, can easily bewilder even the most seasoned conference-goer. That’s why preparation is key. With SHRM 2017 just around the corner,…

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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,…