Undercover RecruiterWhat kind of smart are you? A high IQ is often required for success at work, but how does intelligence fit into the workplace? We have some of the answers in their infographic below! Takeaways: Good communication is a strong quality of a top team. A good leader needs emotional intelligence, moral intelligence and body intelligence. It…
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…
Studies released last year showed that between 60-70% of employees don’t like their jobs, are disengaged, and are not operating anywhere near peak productivity. How do you get people to really show up? Here’s how you hire for it and how you sustain it after day one: 1) Start with the interview: As companies grow,…
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…
