Greg Savage
MAY 23, 2016
Agency recruitment is not dying. In fact it’s thriving. But not for everyone! The winners will be the modern recruiters who evolve, re-tool, up-skill and re-invent. The rate of change in recruitment means the landscape is littered with ‘yesterday’s heroes’ Is that where you are headed? Check out my two minute video where I explain […].
ExactHire Recruiting
MAY 19, 2016
Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold.Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and a fear of eternal unemployment begin to manifest when reading rejection after rejection.
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JazzHR
MAY 27, 2016
The journey for top talent is oftentimes long and arduous. But when you do find that perfect hire – the proverbial needle in the haystack that sets the pace for success – it’s all worth it. Implementing a values-based hiring process will help you find more of the A-players you’re looking for, and will take the guesswork out of interviewing.
Lever
MAY 19, 2016
Innovation was the name of the game at Lever’s inaugural Talent Innovation Summit Tuesday, when industry leaders, analysts, and practitioners with an incredible range of experiences came together to share fresh, sometimes groundbreaking ideas. We walked away from the day’s sessions and conversations nothing short of invigorated and inspired by our peers.
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The Whiteboard
MAY 19, 2016
I’m enjoying the newly emerging trend of more interesting, fresh-thinking press releases from the global corporates of our recruitment community. After years of pithy proclamations re-hashing the same old stories of skills shortages and talent shortages and “ oh how about using us to help you recruit? ” it seems the PR departments of the bigger end of town are finally learning that people like engaging, future-focused content nowadays.
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Social Talent
MAY 19, 2016
The staff meeting. A weekly occurrence that strikes fear into the hearts and minds of office workers the world over. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of attending one you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about! 1. Your initial thoughts when an invite to yet another staff meeting comes through. 2. You pray that this meeting might actually have something to do with your job function because let’s face it, it usually doesn’t… . 3.
ExactHire Recruiting
MAY 19, 2016
Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold. Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and a fear of eternal unemployment begin to manifest when reading rejection after rejection.
Spark Hire
MAY 17, 2016
When you’re reviewing hundreds of resumes a week, you need to be able to spot the bad ones quickly. Not knowing which red flags signal possible bad hires can lead to a lot of wasted time and money. But, depending on the position and the candidate, some resume mistakes are forgivable. So how do you know when to give a job seeker another chance or just move on?
Lever
MAY 24, 2016
This is a post by Lever's technical sourcer, James Briggs. May has been the month of “talent innovation” at Lever; with our first ever Talent Innovation Summit taking place, which brought together some of the recruiting industry’s best to talk about some of the most important and current topics in recruiting. Innovation in the world of recruiting can take many forms, and apply to a multitude of topic areas.
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It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.
The Whiteboard
MAY 12, 2016
It’s been quite a while since The Whiteboard took a look at the RCSA and the role it plays in our New Zealand recruitment industry. Almost five years in fact. Somehow, we must have become distracted by other events and goings-on and overlooked the work being done by our “… leading industry and professional body for the recruitment and the human resources services sector in Australia and New Zealand.” But then this morning I learned that things aren’t going quite s
Firmplay
MAY 19, 2016
Early in 2016, FirmPlay launched a free service that provides you with a score and detailed breakdown of your employer brand. Ingeniously, we named it Employer Brand Score Report (who’s the marketing wizard at FirmPlay?!). The response has been amazing. Since launch, we’ve seen a steady stream of companies sign up to get their free Score […].
Social Talent
MAY 18, 2016
So you’ve found the perfect candidate. You offer them the job and they accept! Everything is going swimmingly, recruiter life is good. But then in a couple of days…maybe a week or two, you get a phone call or email from that perfect candidate saying that they’ve decided to stay with their current company because they’ve been given an offer that they can’t refuse.
Glassdoor for Employers
MAY 13, 2016
Here at Glassdoor , we’re always excited to get an inside look at companies, and what better way than through the #WhereIWork Photo Contest? While we may have expected desks and cubicles, lounges and cafeterias, the results showed a breadth of photos that reminded us that where we work can truly be anywhere. Without further ado, check out the winners of Glassdoor’s #WhereIWork Photo Contest!
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Newton Software
MAY 27, 2016
Fort Collins Team Partners With Habitat for Humanity. Here at Newton, we love coming to work every day and we are passionate about what we do. However, we recognize that a great job is just one of many aspects that make up a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. As such, our team has a multitude of passions and interests that we pursue outside of the office.
Lever
MAY 26, 2016
Candidate reference checks are usually one of the last steps of the recruitment process, but too often overlooked or rushed. Forty three percent of human resources professionals said reducing time to hire was a top screening challenge. However, 62% of job seekers have embellished their skill set and 54% have embellished their job responsibilities. In an effort to get new hires started as quickly as possible, organizations risk making a bad hire – which can cost your organization 2.5 times the pe
The Whiteboard
MAY 5, 2016
You know how the English Oxford Dictionary always releases new words each year that have become such a common part of the language that they earn a place all of their own? I’m pretty sure that Uber will be there soon, or more specifically the verb “to Uberise” As a word it already existed of course, just in the German language instead.
Spark Hire
MAY 21, 2016
Having a strong employer brand is critical to not only recruiting top talent – but attracting and retaining talent which is even more important. You need to attract the best and keep them once you have them. You don’t want the best talent going to your competitor – as talent competition is just as important, if not more, than competition in the market.
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Social Talent
MAY 27, 2016
‘On a scale of 1 to 10, how weird are you?’ Believe it or not, this is one of the interview questions asked by Tony Hseih, CEO of Zappos. Or how about ‘What would you do in the event of a zombie apocalypse’? That one’s a favourite of Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop. Today’s infographic from fivesquid shows that there really is a method to the madness.
Glassdoor for Employers
MAY 27, 2016
There couldn’t be a more important topic in our industry right now than growth: how important it is (or isn’t), how to.
RecruitLoop
MAY 27, 2016
This awesome Infographic reveals how you can tap into each individual employee's motivational fire to ensure your workplace is the most productive it can be.
Lever
MAY 18, 2016
When you’re interviewing for highly analytical or technical roles, it’s important to go beyond behavioral interview questions to adequately assess the candidate’s skills and problem solving abilities. We spoke with Jordan Burton of Burton Advisors, who advises companies on recruiting and interviewing best practices, about how to use problem solving questions during a technical interview.
Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch
Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.
FireFish Software
MAY 25, 2016
Split fees. Some recruiters love em’ whereas others…not so much. If you fall into the latter category, it’s time to shake up your thinking! Maybe you’ve had a negative experience in the past or have just never really been sold on the value, but with split fees increasing in a candidate driven market, it’s time to embrace the split. Read on for the why, the what, and the how when it comes to split fees.
Newton Software
MAY 19, 2016
New Release Keeps Newton at the Forefront of Applicant Tracking System Innovation. Less than a month since Newton’s last major release and we already have some exciting new features to share with you! At Newton, we are driven by the desire to provide dynamic solutions to the ever-changing landscape of hiring and recruiting. We pride ourselves on shipping more product releases than any other applicant tracking system and our latest updates further build upon this legacy of innovation.
Social Talent
MAY 24, 2016
A couple of weeks back, we broke down our 5 favourite recruitment marketing campaigns. This week, we decided to focus on our favourite and most creative job adverts. Job adverts at the best of times can go unnoticed by potential candidates because they are bland and uninteresting. Some companies have realised this and decided to get really creative in order to get candidates to take action.
Glassdoor for Employers
MAY 26, 2016
Cost-per-hire is arguably the most important metric for talent analytics. When you know your cost-per-hire, you can better determine where to invest.
Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory
Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.
HackerRank
MAY 25, 2016
Martin Harriman wanted to make his way back to the software industry after a decades-long break building hardware, so he did what most people do when they’re trying to change industries. He carefully tailored his resume and cover letter to downplay his hardware experience and—in turn—emphasize his skills, knowledge and expertise in software. A quick […].
Indeed
MAY 24, 2016
Last week, the federal government unveiled new overtime rules for full-time salaried employees. As of December 1, anyone in that category making up to $47,476 a year will be eligible for overtime pay, and the Department of Labor projects that 4.2 million people will receive a boost to their incomes as a result. This new threshold more than doubles the old one, which was set at $23,660 back in 2004.
NPA Worldwide
MAY 19, 2016
Good recruiters know it’s insufficient to just post a job and blast candidates on social media. They know there’s much more to recruitment, including finding passive candidates – those that are currently employed and not necessarily looking to change jobs. How do you approach passive candidates? It’s important to really cater your initial contact with a passive candidate to sound both professional and genuine.
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