Undercover RecruiterNotice how many resumes we have to keep on our computer, and how we need to update every single file whenever we start looking for a new job? Of course, we shouldn’t really be complaining because we are the ones looking for a job, but what if we have a really good opportunity, and we…
I always like reading blogs and articles with titles like “Top Ten Annoying Social Media Habits”. They’re always accurate, and even though the habits are universally annoying, there are always so many violators. Many of the articles touch on the same subjects – we’re ALL annoyed with inappropriate LinkedIn photos, over-posting, too many hashtags, begging…
When you’re writing your resume, it’s natural to want to stand out. After all, this one document is the only thing that most employers see of their applicants before beginning the “weeding” process in which interviewees are selected. Why let yourself slip between the cracks with a cookie-cutter resume? Distinguishing yourself in your resume with…
Automation makes the world go round much more easily. Whether you use email alerts to read news stories or text notifications to remember important appointments, automating your daily life helps you to be more productive and engaged, and automating your hiring process is no different! While you’re probably part of the many recruiters who use…
The recruitment funnel can supercharge your efforts. Sales and marketing professionals have been successfully using the step-by-step funnel method for years. They start by casting a wide net, then steadily turn inquiries into leads – and, ultimately, closed deals. Today recruiters can employe these same tactics for scouting and vetting potential candidates. By leveraging data…
The tech industry is in need of a lot of talent. With the way technology is advancing, and the competition that is going on between companies, the competitors are always looking for the best and the brightest individuals who can come up with good ideas as well as polish those ideas and turn them into…
This is an unusual article. Not necessarily in terms of the content but because of who it’s written by. If my predictions come true, the entire tech market selling into the recruitment space could be put out of business within 15 years and since my company makes a product for that market, essentially I’m predicting…
Are you one of the people using the 11th most surfed site in the world? Are you using it to recruit? How do you find the speed, volume of content and noise of the community? How accessible has it made you? Are you an average user spending 9:28 minutes per day on it, looking at,…
When you’re the manager or leader of a team, you want that team to be happy and enjoy what they’re doing. This infographic by Yast gives some top tips to ensure that they stay happy in what they do. Takeaways: 79% of employees want end of year rewards. 70% of workers who feel their jobs…
