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Eyes Wide Shut: 5 Screening Boo-Boos to Stop Making

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,…

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Top 5 Priorities of a Newly Appointed CEO

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…

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Beating the Bots: How to Ensure a Human Actually Sees Your Resume

In the modern job market, your resume has a dual mission: it must be readable by a machine, but it must be compelling to a human. The harsh reality is that roughly 75% of resumes are screened out by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before a recruiter ever lays eyes on them. If you want to…

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Inside the Mind of a Successful Manager

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…

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How Can Social Media Make or Break Your Interview?

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…