Résumé Lies and How to Spot Them
As a recruiter or hiring manager, you’ve probably come across countless mistakes on résumés and maybe even some flat-out lies! You may think you’ve seen it all, but in case you haven’t, we’ve got you covered.
Category: Recruiting
Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.
Pros and Cons of Exit Interviews
Does your organization routinely conduct exit interviews with departing employees? Some employers swear this is a great way to garner knowledge about how to improve the organization and reduce future turnover. Others feel it’s unlikely to gain real insights because departing employees no longer have an incentive to help. Let’s take a look at some […]
Recruiting with Predictive Analysis
In Friday’s Advisor, we introduced the idea of using predictive analytics in recruiting. Let’s take a look at some of the ways to do exactly that.
Wake Up! Tips for Avoiding a 'Hiring Snooze'
We’ve all heard the common saying “You snooze, you lose.” Put another way, if you don’t pay attention and do something right away, someone else will do it before you can and enjoy the benefit. Taking too long to complete the hiring process can have the same effect.
Recruiting Workers for ‘Patriotic’ Positions
When you think of “patriotic” positions, the first thing that pops into mind is military roles, but what about civilian roles that keep this country safe, healthy, and educated—jobs like police officers, firefighters, first responders, and teachers; aren’t these roles “patriotic” too?
Cloud-Based Technology Drives Tech-Based Recruitment
With a rise in cloud-based technology comes a need for skilled tech workers, specifically in the areas of development and security.
How Can You Use Predictive Analytics in Recruiting?
Wouldn’t it be nice to have some way to assess the likelihood that a given candidate will stay with the organization long term—or to have at least a way to predict which candidate is more likely to succeed in your organization if more than one seems qualified for a given role?
Candidates with Great Technical Skills Will be Your Purple Squirrel Over the Next 5 Years
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “purple squirrel,” it’s basically a phrase used to describe a job candidate with precisely the right education, experience, and range of qualifications who perfectly fits a job’s requirements. Over the next few years, as technology continues to evolve the way we work, the need for technical skills is going […]
Unorthodox Recruiting Methods: Capture the Flag, Escape Rooms, and More!
How do you know a candidate is the perfect fit for the role, other than the conventional ways of following up with references, cross-checking résumé content for accuracy, etc.? Have you tried any unconventional ways to recruit candidates?
Rise in Litigation = Rise in Hiring Legal Professionals
Everyday we’re hit with news stories about lawsuits, or someone suing some else, and with the rise in legal claims and litigation comes the need to hire more legal professionals.