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Talent Acquisition

Who is The People’s Recruiter?

I am so excited that Jorgen asked me if I’d be willing to write a column for The Undercover Recruiter. I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog for awhile, but when the best in the business comes and asks if you want to help out, there isn’t any answer but yes.…

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Timebound Workplace

How to Use the Holiday Season to Network for Jobs

December can be one of the best times to network and look for your next opportunity for several reasons: Less people are looking for their next opportunity because they assume it’s not a good time to do so. People tend to be in a better frame of mind. There are many social gatherings that can…

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Talent Acquisition Timebound

How to Do the Perfect LinkedIn Status Update

Have you ever wanted to post a perfect LinkedIn status update on your company page that gains a high level of engagement? In this video we outline the important parts which can help it do just that (some of these work for your personal status updates too!) – you can follow our LinkedIn company page…

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Workplace

What Online Communities are Best for Your Job Search?

Networking is a major part of job search success. And with all of the online tools available today, there’s really no excuse for failing to connect with people who could help you. The real question is what online communities are the most beneficial for job seekers? If you’re hoping to land a new job, you may want…

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Employer Branding

How to Detect and Prevent Payroll Fraud

Payroll fraud is most simply defined as employees cheating the payroll system at their place of employment to receive funds to which they are not entitled. There are many ways payroll fraud can be committed, including from salary, hourly and commission workers, as well as ways to prevent and detect it. What is Payroll Fraud? For workers…

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Talent Acquisition

How to Develop Strong Relationships with Contractors

When recruiting a contractor, it is vital to source the perfect candidate for the job role and the company. As independent contractors don’t have the same compensation benefits and employment rights as full-time workers, it can be easy for them to leave a job if they become dissatisfied with the arrangement. Should this happen, you are likely to…

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Talent Acquisition Timebound

Recruiters: How to Survive the Holidays

I wanted to offer some advice to you all in what is usually a hectic, stressful, waist-fattening time of year for us all. However, for recruiters, it can be a poisoned chalice, can’t it? The sound of Christmas songs in the shops and flashy lights on the high street can mean a slow down in activity as…

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Talent Acquisition

How to Succeed As A Leader [4 Leadership Lessons]

I recently heard Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati-Kentucky International Airport, speak at a Business Networking event. As she referenced her career growth and achievements, four competencies stood out for me as contributing to her success as a leader: 1) Think Critically Ms. McGraw shared that her ability to look at an issue in several ways, otherwise called…

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Talent Acquisition

Are You an Old School or New Kool Recruiter?

The recruiter – a position that has changed drastically over many years. What are the differences between a recruiter now and a recruiter a few decades ago? Most Wanted explain all in this infographic. Takeaways: Old school recruiters had more tools – a phone (with a cord!), a calendar, pens and highlighters, a rolodex, posts…