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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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Why Remote Working is Crucial for the UK’s Tech Industry

A recent report from techUK showed that one in six new hires made between 2009 and 2015 in the UK technology sector were EU citizens. With the tech sector creating twice as many jobs as the non-digital sector, according to recent figures from TechNation, it is vital that businesses can continue to access the tech…

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4 Marketing Strategies Recruiters Can Learn From the Luxury Auto Industry

Recruitment Marketing is the hot term in Talent Acquisition (TA) today, but in truth, the challenges we have in TA are significantly harder than what most marketing groups face. Selling a $10 product online to a million people isn’t exactly the same thing as finding, interviewing and hiring one Director of IT at a Fortune…

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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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How to Activate HR as Your New Marketing Department

40 is the new 30, orange is the new black, and HR is the new marketing. We spoke to Michael Brenner, CEO of Marketing Insider Group who believes employees represent the greatest opportunity to create meaningful marketing programs. Have a listen to our chat below, keep reading for a summary and don’t forget to subscribe to…

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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,…