In recruiting the Holy Grail, the golden egg, the [insert whatever metaphor you choose for greatness here] is the passive candidate. Speak to a majority of recruiters, head hunters, or HR folks and they will all tell you how great the passive candidate is, and I can’t really blame them. When you find someone who…
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Top 30 Social Recruiting Tools
When socially recruiting you need tools – but which tools? This infographic by Social Recruiting Strategies lists the top 30 tools you must use. Takeaways: CRM is important – use a tool like Glassdoor or SmartRecruiters. In terms of search tools, you could use about.me. Want an interview solution? Why not use TalentCircles. RELATED: The State of Social Recruiting
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The Pros and Cons of Video Resumes
Job applicants know that the first step to getting hired is crafting the best resume for the position. Resumes are the first thing recruiters see. If they don’t pay attention to your resume, you don’t have a chance of getting in. Resumes are truly important, and while crafting a professional-looking, 3–page resume might be the…
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…