July, 2014

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10 words you must NEVER use to describe yourself

Greg Savage

'Who am I to tell you how you can describe yourself? Nobody. So ignore me at your leisure. On the other hand, I can tell you for free that the words you use in your résumé, your LinkedIn profile, your Twitter bio, your cover letter, and in spoken language, create a response in the reader, […].

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Candidate Experience (and other wild goose chases)

The Whiteboard

'Busy week for #NZRec this week. Especially Tuesday where the theme of the day can be pretty accurately summed up as where the bloody hell have all the good candidates gone? BNZ ran a morning seminar called “The Global War for Talent: Is New Zealand Winning” or more properly are we attracting better people than Australia? ASB hosted the Sourcing Summit with the theme “Pushing Sourcing Frontiers” or more properly how can we find good people who are trying to hide from

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Combat Employee Poaching

ExactHire Recruiting

I have a friend who does hiring in the service industry. Let’s call her Jane. There have been many times where Jane and I have gone to a restaurant to have a meal or have decided to run our errands together while catching up. Nothing out of the ordinary. However, Jane always has her business cards on the ready. They’re fun and funky; they contain Jane’s contact information and her company’s career website.

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Job Postings Are Not Dead (despite what Zappos is doing) – Part 2

Recruiting Toolbox

'Somewhere along the line, recruiting technology became ‘self-aware’, allowing organizations to mindlessly post all of their jobs to job boards globally, big and small. It was in the late 90’s and it was pegged as the solution to our sourcing challenges. For the first time ever, candidates could ‘easily’ and quickly apply online for just about any job.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Four Great Tips For Better Video Interviews

Web Based Recruitment

'Mobile & Video Recruitment & EventsE Mobile Recruitment. Free Mobile Recruitment Guide. Video Recruitment. Training Courses. Mobile Recruitment Video Training Course. Recruitment Events. We Can Help you. Contact Us. About Us. Press & Media. Blog. Four Great Tips For Better Video Interviews. July 8, 2014 By Mike Taylor Leave a Comment Whether you are taking part in a video interview, or producing your own videos, here are four great practical tips to make your video better.

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36 lessons I learned from 2,000 client visits

Greg Savage

'Have I done 2,000 client visits? Definitely, at least that many. All over the world.* I did not count them, obviously, but one a week over my career, takes me well over that number. So did I learn anything? I like to think so. Do these resonate with you? Just doing a visit is not […].

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Stop Relying On LinkedIn InMails And Use These Contact Methods Instead.

Sirona Consulting

'What would your boss say if you had a 75% failure rate? Would they be happy? Turn it around the other way (in other words, spin it) – you are successful 25% of the time – would that make it anymore palatable? Well that is what LinkedIn sales people are doing – saying that having a 25% success rate with InMails is good and aspirational.

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Working From Home

ExactHire Recruiting

Most Americans wake up, take a shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, pack lunches, drop off the kids, drive to work, work, eat lunch, work some more, drive home and pick up the kids every day. The rat-race, Groundhog Day, déjà vu…. whatever you call it — it can be a drag. And if the employee is dragging, his/her work most likely is too. In this modern day and age, telecommuting is becoming a major benefit to employees and employers.

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Are You Making These 5 Twitter Recruiting Mistakes?

Capterra

'According to a Jobvite survey , over 8 million Americans used Twitter to find their current job. In fact, a full 23% of all job seekers have used Twitter in their job hunt. Now, I know, “social media recruiting” is shaping up to be one of those buzzwords that’s more bark than bite. And I know that LinkedIn gets all the social recruiting love from hiring managers these days.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Why Candidate Experience Is More Than Another BS Buzzword

Snark Attack

'There are a ton of meaningless buzzwords that get tossed out in the weird little world that is talent acquisition content marketing. “Talent communities,” for example, or “big data” or “diversity” are all pretty meaningless concepts that for some reason, people choose to make mountains of cash out of what are proverbial miniscule molehills at […].

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The Global Talent Shortage: What’s the Cost of Your Unfilled Jobs?

Recruiting.com

'ManpowerGroup, a worldwide workforce agency, recently reported that 36% of global employers reported difficulty filling their jobs—the highest percentage in seven years. The report further showed how the talent shortage is affecting company’s bottom lines. Over half (54%) of those surveyed said the shortage has had a medium or high impact on their ability to.

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Greg Savage Masterclass: Back in London: September 2014.

Greg Savage

'The Savage Truth Tour is making its way to the UK, on 10th September 2014. Following the significant success of our 2013 event, I am partnering again with the Elite Recruitment Network and presenting two giant sessions, one for Recruiters, and one for Owners/Managers. Click on the Recruiter (morning) or Owner/Manager (afternoon) session, for full […].

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Are You Still looking For The ‘Magic Bait’ To Attract Talent?

Sirona Consulting

'It is surprising what thoughts come to you while standing on a pier on the US Gulf Coast, watching people fishing! Unsurprisingly ( for me anyway ) they were work related, specifically talent sourcing and talent attraction related. Let me explain. First let me paint the picture. The image above is Naples Pier in the SouthWest of Florida, famous for it’s sunsets and it’s good fishing.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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My Fascination Advantage® Is The Veiled Strength – What’s Yours? [free assessment]

Unbridled Talent

Do you know what makes you fascinating? What draws people to you and differentiates you from others in your profession or industry? [ Want to know how you “fascinate” the world? Read to the bottom of this post and get your code to take a free assessment! ]. As a self-proclaimed “Assessment Junkie”, I love the idea of answering a few questions, and within just a few minutes, being presented with a multi-page report that gives me all of the answers I’ve ever wanted to

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What I learned from reading 8,000 recruiting messages

Aline Lerner

If you’ve ever been involved in hiring software engineers, you know how frustrating the process can be. One of the toughest parts is getting candidates’ attention. In an effort to understand what makes engineers respond to some recruiting messages and not others, I teamed up with the fine folks at Hired. Hired is a 2-year-old marketplace where engineers create profiles, and companies bid on those engineers, auction-style.

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Hiring Managers, Wake Up and Hire Your Candidates Already!

Hire-Intelligence

'Last week my blog post implied that an increase of available jobs would make finding talent more difficult for hiring managers, but would also spur them into making a hiring decision more quickly.

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This Is Probably A Bad Idea.

Snark Attack

'Disclaimer: This is my personal blog, no one reads it, and this is the only place it’s going to be published, so if you want to reach me about it, leave a comment below or leave me alone. But it’s got nothing to do with my day job. I finally got in touch with the […].

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Navigating Assessments: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Organization

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you struggling to make sense of the pre-employment assessment space? In this live webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychologist, will guide you through a practical and objective framework to identify and implement the assessments that best address your organization’s unique hiring needs.

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Qantas often annoys me. But this time, ‘well done’!

Greg Savage

'I see a lot of the inside of planes. Lately I have been assessing why I usually fly Qantas, as I have been getting more and more aggrieved at the airlines pricing policy. Seriously, Qantas regularly have Business Class seats at TWICE the price of comparable airlines to places like London. Some of my business […].

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Must-Track Recruitment Metrics

iCIMS

Here are our suggestions for internal recruitment metrics you should consider tracking, if you aren’t already.

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Exploring Career Opportunities Without Jeopardizing Your Current Job #AskJennifer

Unbridled Talent

Are you happily (or contently) employed, but at the same time wonder if there are better career opportunities out there? If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. (Email subscribers click here to view the video). If that’s the case, you may wonder how you can position yourself for career growth – either inside or outside your current company – without making your employer nervous – or even worse – risking being blackballed or fired because they c

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Oh, Great. I've Been Endorsed For Microsoft Office.

Staffing Talk

'" Two years ago, when LinkedIn introduced their “one-click endorsement” feature, I initially didn’t think much of it. Then people began endorsing me for M [.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Will An Increase in Jobs Make Finding Talent More Difficult?

Hire-Intelligence

'Careerbuilder’s Midyear U.S. Jobs forecast shows that employers will hire more full time, part-time and contract workers in the remaining six months of this year as compared to 2013.

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What Makes Recruiters Successful [SlideShare]

Recruiting.com

'Ask yourself this: what makes a recruiter good at what they do? Is it that they understand employer needs? Or is it because they work to you find the right candidate for the requisition? What about always aiming to place talent where they can make the biggest impact? While the phrase “good at what they. The post What Makes Recruiters Successful [SlideShare] appeared first on Recruiting.com.

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Non-Employee Referrals: An Uncharted Territory

Jobvite

Let’s say that the best sales representative from one of your vendors goes bowling every Saturday night with her equally – if not more – successful friends. In between her turns to bowl, she mindlessly scrolls through her Facebook newsfeed on her phone until she sees your status: “My company is looking for an Enterprise Sales Manager in our office in San Francisco.

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Must-Track Recruitment Metrics

iCIMS

Here are our suggestions for internal recruitment metrics you should consider tracking, if you aren’t already.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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The Blueprint for Crafting Your Professional Development Plan

Recruitalicious

'Some of the smartest people I know are naturally curious folks who resourcefully build their own developmental plans. Oftentimes, leaders and employees are mistaken in thinking that, if they want to strengthen a certain competency, they need to enroll in something: a degree program, certification course or webinar, for example, and that their company needs to support them in this endeavor.

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Just Who Benefits From a Minimum Wage Increase

Staffing Talk

'One of my children just got a new job all on his own. A minimum wage job. In Minnesota that means $7.10. The poor exploited kid. Now he has to pay his own gas money, not Dad. His is the usual minimum wage case of the worker not actually being poor. Read economist David Neumark in today’s WSJ for more on Who Really Gets the Minimum Wage. WSJ cartoonist Chad Crowe on federal minimum wage increases.

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How to Get to Know a Retained Executive Recruiter

The Investigative Recruiter

'Stalking the Elusive Retained Recruiter Senior executiv […].

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