It’s no secret that the recruitment process can be overwhelming sometimes – reviewing tons of applicant resumes, phone screening, and hour long in-person interviews. And sometimes there are ‘interesting’ candidates encounters that scar the recruiter. I was interested in hearing some stories – so I reached out to some of…
What do you look for when you’re hiring? An outstanding resume, a candidate with a great personality, shiny shoes? Or do you think about the team dynamics and how this new hire will fit? Perhaps you’re unsure of what recruitment tools to use or channels to advertise on. It’s important…
Everyone knows that money is not the only motivating factor for employees when it comes to job satisfaction. In fact, many people would gladly take a drop in salary if it meant they would be able to work in a great environment. Here are 4 ways in which you can…
There is a high likely chance that you or the hiring manager told the candidate that they would want someone who would be able to ‘hit the ground running’. However, this cannot be achieved without a comprehensive and effective employee onboarding process in place. A good onboarding process helps to…
A passive candidate is who is not actively looking for a new job but would be open to taking a new job if the right offer comes along. Companies often target passive candidates because of the lack of qualified candidates to fill crucial roles – And it can be difficult to find,…
When a new employee comes in for their first day on the job, it could feel like first-day of school jitters kids get. It’s a challenge for the new hire to familiarize him or herself with the office, the job responsibilities, co-workers and more. With an onboarding program, you can…
Selecting an applicant tracking system can be a daunting task – As talent management has become a strategic differentiator in organizations and it’s important to select a solution that aligns with the strategic HR goals. This infographic highlights 3 important areas to investigate and analyze during the application tracking systems evaluation process….
Hiring the right person for the job is sometimes not always as easy as it seems. It is all about asking the right questions, assessing the candidate’s body language, non-verbal cues and, of course, your sixth sense about the person. There are, however, 5 screening questions that are vital to…
The recruitment game has changed drastically in the past decade. As a recruiter, you will know that you no longer tend to sift through heaps of multi-page resumés and long-winded cover letters. Instead, the trend is now much more informal and recruiters are spending their time communicating with potential candidates…
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