Finding top recruiters is harder today than it was just two years ago, according to three talent leaders who spoke during a panel discussion May 3 at the Human Capital Institute’s Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference. But knowing what attributes to look for in new recruiter hires and what competencies to develop in existing staff can … Continue reading
Although there are tremendous recruiters in every industry, they are outnumbered by the pushy, unprofessional recruiters so many job-seekers have come to know and despise. Here are six times you can and must say “Nope!” to a recruiter’s demand if you want to be taken seriously as a job candidate and as a professional: • … Continue reading
By now, we’ve all heard about how employers scope out the Tweets and Facebook profiles of job seekers to winnow down the field of applicants. But job seekers may be surprised to hear just how many recruiters now use social media throughout the hiring process. Perhaps more surprising still, most recruiters are apparently checking for … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Hire the Unemployed by SmartRecruiters CEO Jerome Ternynck Jerome Ternynck speaks of Technology and Zero Unemployment at an #HRtech Conference 1. The unemployed are hungry. 2. They are willing to work. 3. The unemployed are talent ready to adapt to vision. 4. More willing to give greater commitment. 5. They are not jaded … Continue reading
According to a survey of 300 hiring professionals conducted by Reppler, a social media monitoring service for managing online presence, a job candidate’s social network is thoroughly examined during the hiring process by 91 percent of employers and recruiters. Consider the findings from the survey below: The most utilized social network to screen candidates is … Continue reading