Greg Savage
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'We use them, and hear them, all the time. Politely worded little sentences that in fact contain a very clear message. And that message is often highly aggressive, or at best dismissive and derisory. Often, the words are themselves pedantically polite, but the tone, and the intent are most definitely the opposite. Here are 10 […].
ClearCompany Recruiting
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'In part one we covered talent forecasting and the employer brand , along with the tools to support both. The final piece of the recruiting puzzle, is crafting a positive and lasting candidate experience. Any recruiter’s tool of choice in this endeavor is going to be a strong ATS.
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Boolean Black Belt
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'LinkedIn search results can be different across free and premium accounts, including Recruiter. Irina posted an interesting piece on discrepancies in search results between LinkedIn Recruiter and a free LinkedIn account which prompted me to do a little digging as I don’t think I’ve ever come across materially different results in actual use.
The Whiteboard
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'The word “algorithm” still makes me shudder, even 25 years on from when I reached my limit in the mathematics field. I’ve always found basic maths pretty easy and managed to complete GCSE Maths (UK version of NCEA level 1…I think…) in a year rather than the usual two, getting a grade A to boot. Problem was this didn’t mean scoring an extra free couple of hours each week to slope off into town instead, oh no.
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Social Talent
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'We’ve been dispensing a lot of CV and résumé advice over the last couple of weeks, mainly because we believe that better CVs benefit everybody. I think it’s fair to say that as recruiters we’ve seen our fair share of badly written, hideous looking and just down right awful CVs sent to us by hopeful candidates, in our time. But on the flip side we’ve all also seen at least one immaculate, easy to read, visually pleasing, gem of a CV that was a pleasure to read and resulted in us making a g
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Greg Savage
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'I have had some major highs in a career that is now deep into its 4th decade. Lots of hard work, lots of luck, and plenty of great people, have helped me to some success, which has been fun and lucrative. And I am proud of many milestones along the way, possibly capped by the […].
ExactHire Recruiting
OCTOBER 5, 2014
Referrals that come from your network are likely the most reliable and best-suited for your needs.* *There is always an asterisk, isn’t there? If you are selective about who you request referrals from, their recommendation can be well-suited for your needs. This applies to appliances, restaurants, and yes, even applicants. Let’s focus in on recommendations for applicants.
NPA Worldwide
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'For today’s post, I would like to share three recruiting blog posts that. Let’s Be More Human – Maureen Sharib, owner of TechTrak (and a past paid speaker for NPAworldwide) blogged on ERE.net about the importance of human interaction and communication and [gulp] using the PHONE. Everyone is overwhelmed with email. Candidates are ‘signing out’ of LinkedIn to avoid the constant barrage of InMail from random, unknown recruiters.
The Whiteboard
OCTOBER 30, 2014
'I was recently sent an email from a contact in the Australian recruitment sector that I think raises some interesting questions about the value of true sourcing activities. It also takes a dig at “rec-to-recs” such as my own company, which is another matter but one I obviously need to address too. Did anyone in NZ get this email with the title Are you struggling to find good recruiters?
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Social Talent
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Visual job descriptions are a very powerful way of engaging candidates and really advertising your job (something we spoke about last week ). Not only that, but visually pleasing job ads make your recruitment efforts stand out from the crowd and make them more memorable – two aspects that are almost guaranteed to ensure you lure the perfect candidate to your company and away from everyone else’s.
Glassdoor for Employers
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'“There are certain character traits many veterans possess, such as perseverance, discipline, stamina, ability to follow orders/instructions, leadership qualities and ability to work on a team. Of course these qualities can vary from person to person but are essentially the core strengths of every Veteran. ” — Michael Moroney, SPC, United States Army Reserve.
SmartRecruiters
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'Entry level jobs can be especially tricky to recruit for. Unlike recruiting for roles that have a more seasoned candidate base, hiring managers often have to read between the lines and determine if a candidate will be successful based off limited work experience and how the candidate presents themselves in the interview process. Because of this, knowing what to ask the candidate during the interview is integral to a successful hire.
Allegis Global Solutions
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'In the latest round of Local Market Analyses released by the Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) Market Analytics team, findings show that 48% of AGS key client markets are likely to face imminent sourcing difficulty in filling positions and another 26% of markets could be facing similar problems in the near future.
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NPA Worldwide
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Every independent recruiter or entrepreneur has had one of those days, weeks, or even months where the road to success can be full of bumps and dead ends, and ultimately seem like a lonely game. Especially here, where the end of the year is coming close, and holiday gatherings with family and friends will start taking you away from work, and it may seem easy to write off time, thinking that you will regain momentum next year.
The Whiteboard
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'We appear to be heading towards recruitment conference and meet up season here in New Zealand. As the sun starts to poke it’s head out again, so too are our industry’s recruitment event organisers. There’s plenty to choose from. Some of you will have already bought tickets (or had them bought for you). Some will scoff with scorn and derision at the exploitative events raking over the same old ground.
Social Talent
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'You are looking at a picture of the world’s first targeted CV. It’s 532 year’s old and, like a whole bunch of other very important stuff including the helicopter, the parachute, and scuba gear, it was invented by Leonardo Da Vinci. Uh huh, he was the very first person to put pen to paper and scribble down his skills and experience in order to convince an employer to hire him.
Glassdoor for Employers
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'The following blog post was updated on October 9, 2014. Looking to post a job online quickly without having to deal with the hassle of talking with a salesperson or the commitment of a contract? Posting your jobs instantly online with a credit card for 30 or 60 days might be the best place to start. To help, we’ve gathered a breakdown of the most popular job posting sites and the cost of posting a job right now.
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SmartRecruiters
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'This column originally appeared on Inc.com. Here are the 8 questions every candidate should ask during job interviews. Photo Credit flickr David Silverman. Earlier this month, I was interviewing a prospective designer for my company. The candidate asked, “Who does wireframing for your app, the product team or design team?”. A simple question. But it kicked off a great discussion about our processes and how he could contribute to the team.
Allegis Global Solutions
OCTOBER 31, 2014
'Is your organisation ready to utilise the power of social sourcing?
NPA Worldwide
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'It’s the time of year when entrepreneurs are developing next year’s budget for their recruiting business. If you are the owner of an independent recruiting agency, you should seriously consider adding split placements as part of your business mix next year. Split placements, where two recruiters from different agencies share the client’s fee, can be an effective way to more effectively serve your clients and candidates.
The Whiteboard
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'Like many of you recruiters out there, things are pretty busy for me right now. Which is great. Hiring intentions are up, stress levels rising accordingly, and there aren’t enough hours in the day. Add to that the couple of events we hosted last week for our vRPO recruiters and the quarterly #RicePowWow and I think I have a fair enough excuse… Excuse for what?
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Social Talent
OCTOBER 29, 2014
'This certainly isn’t the first time food has thought us a thing or two about recruitment ! After all, dinner menus can teach us more than a thing or two about job advertising. So why shouldn’t a job seeker’s résumé resemble a burger?! Fresh ingredients, ideal proportions and careful preparation are key when creating a mouthwatering burger, and the same goes for producing a CV so delicious a recruiter can’t resist: Source: www.careerfaqs.com.au.
Glassdoor for Employers
OCTOBER 29, 2014
'Every two weeks, I’ll be bringing you product release updates to keep you posted on all the new product goodness Glassdoor is working on. Today’s release is a big win for those looking for actionable insights from review and interview content. Release Highlights: NEW Interview Filters & Analytics – Filter interview feedback and analytics by candidate difficulty rating, interview experience, recruitment score and offer acceptance.
SmartRecruiters
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'“We recognize SmartRecruiters as a leader and we welcome the opportunity to serve joint customers in their efforts to acquire top talent and to help candidates find great opportunities,” said Scott Roberts , Head of Enterprise Business Development of LinkedIn. LinkedIn’s flagship product, LinkedIn Recruiter now integrates with SmartRecruiters. We made this integration with the LinkedIn power user in mind.
Allegis Global Solutions
OCTOBER 19, 2014
'Artificial intelligence could start revamping the Australian workforce. Allegis Global Solutions'' Asia Pacific chief innovation officer, Simon Townsend, explains what this pilot program means for the future.
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NPA Worldwide
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'At the NAPS conference in Houston, TX, one of my favorite speakers was Jon Bartos of The Global Performance Group , who spoke on the multi-million dollar producer’s guide to time management. As independent recruiters, each day, we go into work with a clear mind, a set plan of things to accomplish, of calls to make, and business development plans. Two hours later after reading and handling three unpredicted emails and reading on the latest sports scandal, we realize our plans are not quite panni
The Whiteboard
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'Once again, the whiteboard marker is in my grubby mitts today. This week, Tyrel Oates, a disgruntled Wells Fargo employee from Portland, Oregon, hit the headlines with an email to his CEO requesting a $10,000 pay rise. An audacious move from someone working in the collections department for one of America’s biggest employers, made all the more so by the fact that he also cc-ed his colleagues.
Social Talent
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'Demand for Recruiters (especially those in the Technical, IT and Sales industries) is through the roof and the amount of time it takes to fill a job opening is getting longer. Yes, finding the best candidate for the job in 2014, is no easy task. But as a consequence, Careerealism CEO and LinkedIn Influencer, J.T. O’Donnell , believes the recruitment industry is finally starting to realise that job postings and recruitment software just aren’t enough in the effort to win the war for
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