Webster’s defines blue-collar as “Requiring Physical Labor; relating to or having jobs that require physical work”. IMNSHO, this definition is as dead as Daniel Webster. In the year of 2014, it is one of the many things that need to be redefined in light of changing times. It may lead to a larger discussion of…
Personal branding is a difficult topic for anyone, but how can HR perfect it? This deck from Laurie Ruettimann gives some of the top tips. Takeaways: Your candidates are social – so be social! 47% of people keep their smartphones next to the bed. 5% sleep with phones in their bed. 94% of recruiters use or…
As recruiters, we’ve had prospective candidates who couldn’t do the job if they’re lives depended on it. It’s the nature of the beast. We try to do everything we can to assure that we’re getting the right personnel. As such, it’s absolutely critical that we convey certain points and topics in a clear way. Emphasizing certain…
You’ve begun working in IT, but you want to fast track your career. How can you do it? This infographic by K Alliance lists the 12 top IT jobs that will fast track your career. Takeaways: Computer Systems Analyst Software Developer Mechanical Engineer Cloud Architect Web Developer IT Consultant Mobile Application Developer Network Engineer IT Program/Project Manager…
Do you like where you work? Would you say it’s the perfect office space? This slidedeck by OfficeDesk.com outlines what makes up the perfect office. Takeaways: 70% of American employees work in open plan offices. Open plan offices are disruptive due to lack of privacy and uncontrollable noise. Mark Zuckerberg’s new office plan is the…
Unless you’re talking about short videos presented by head hunters and military recruiters, there are very few Hollywood movies about recruitment. However, when one is on the cusp of selecting a career and or field of study in college, watching inspirational films about real life persons can do a lot to inspire. This list of…
At first glance, the story of a mild-mannered chemistry teacher’s transformation into a crystal-meth-producing criminal genius seems to have little application in the world of recruitment. Frankly, most of our clients have little interest in advanced chemistry, the criminal underworld or the business model of meth distribution — although many will probably be massive fans of the show itself,…
In my previous blog, I described management styles that help form strong teams. Effective people management is one of the building blocks of good business – without the right staff or the right management, a company with potential will never shine. It is the energy of committed staff that turn an ordinary business into an…
Forgetting to give candidate feedback is one of the most common mistakes made in the recruitment industry, more often than not it’s not even considered a mistake. In fact many employers just hope that their candidates will ‘get the message’ when they don’t hear anything a few weeks (or months) after the interview, but guess…