When I started recruiting a little over ten years ago, I always looked forward to meeting candidates in person as they arrived for interviews. It was mostly curiosity, but I also wanted them to feel welcome and begin building a relationship regardless if we were destined to become colleagues. Today, as our geographies expand and…
Thanks to everyone who read and shared my 1st article, I’m now 7 months into the process, which the eagle eyed of you may realise is a full month later than I was hoping, with the reason for this being how crazily busy my life has become! So, if you read the 1st part of…
Is your social recruitment strategy missing the mark–and billions of potential candidates? Facebook helps you close the talent gap and get in touch with the right passive and active candidates on their favourite social network. Our friends at Work4 have compiled some stats to convince us all… The case for recruiting on Facebook: The average person spends…
Let’s face it – there are a lot of recruiters out there. I mean, a lot. You might think there a lot of possible sandwich combinations at Subway (over 2 million according to Subway themselves), but that is nothing compared to the number of recruiters there are. So, amongst all this noise, how do you…
Whether you have a newfangled HRIS, an old-fashioned spreadsheet; an ATS with an amazing user interface or simply a desk with two stacks of resumes, screening can be a chore. In fact, it’s the first part of the job that demands rejection. Therefore, it should be taken seriously. But like any other part of sourcing,…
Recently I undertook some work with a client who is a newly appointed CEO of a large company. He had been working in the company for a number of years and when the previous CEO resigned he threw his hat in the ring for the job. To his surprise, and indeed others, he got it! He…
This infographic by CyberCoders gives you the top tips to make sure your resume doesn’t get rejected by an ATS and actually read by a human. It’s very important in these modern times! Takeaways: 72% of the time an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) will see your resume before a human. Make sure you don’t use…
Could you be a successful manager? This infographic by Pepperdine University shows what elements make up the perfect manager. Takeaways: Managers need a strong intent on finding the right solutions. Managers need to focus on inspiring rather than intimidating their team. Managers need to listen to their team’s needs to keep them happy. RELATED: How Would…
Social media has infiltrated every aspect of our lives and revolutionized the way we communicate. We can reunite with childhood friends, send messages to celebrities, and share ideas, photos, and videos to anyone, anywhere. So, it’s no surprise that recruiters and employers are turning to social media to find talent. Nine out of 10 employers…