Social Media Recap for #RecruitCon2018
Today we are going to take a look at the top Tweets from RecruitCon 2018.
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.
A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Your Work Passion
I’ve recently started reading Reddit semiregularly, and one of my most-visited subreddits is /r/careerguidance. While the questions submitted range from the very specific (“I’m a history major with two years of work experience at a museum. What other careers might be good for me?”) to the general (“How can I make more money?”), a common […]
Data Hygiene and the Future of Recruiting
It’s no secret—recent hiring surges have led to a more competitive job market. And, as a result, recruiters and hiring managers are now operating within what is referred to as a “candidate-driven market.” This means high-quality candidates can be selective about which interviews they take and, ultimately, which company they work for.
Low Unemployment Rate Makes It a ‘Buyer’s Market’ for Job Candidates
The Bureau of Labor Statics (BLS) has released its April 2018 Employment Situation report, which highlights that the shrinking unemployment rate is making it a buyer’s market for job candidates, according to Nick Cromydas, Co-founder and CEO of Hunt Club, a tech-enabled recruiting service based in Chicago, Illinois.The BLS reports that the unemployment rate has […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Using Recruiters When Scouting Top Talent (Part 2)
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are a few things you’ll want to avoid when using recruiters to scout top talent for your organization.
How to Leverage Technology to Change the Way You Recruit
The best companies are made up of the best people. However, attracting and retaining top talent is still one of the biggest challenges businesses face today.
Benefits Workers Want Most
As an HR professional, it’s your job to make sure the benefits your company offers are competitive and desirable. It’s not just about hiring the best and brightest—it’s about retaining the great people you already have! Knowing what sorts of benefits are most valued by employees today can help you make confident plans for the […]
RecruitCon 2018 Recap: Outlook on the 2025 Workplace (Part 2)
In yesterday’s article, I discussed Susan Vitale’s RecruitCon 2018 session on the Outlook on the 2025 Workplace: How to Attract the Next Generation of Talent by Effectively Recruiting Millennials and Gen Z. In this article, I’ll focus on the consumer mindset to the recruiting process and how you can ensure your candidates get a good experience.
How Important Are Those Years of Experience?
A significant number of job postings include years of experience as a hiring criterion. Is this a best practice?
Do’s and Don’ts for Using Recruiters When Scouting Top Talent (Part 1)
Over the past decade or so, there’s been a significant rise in the number of recruiters for hire and the number of recruiting tools and platforms available online. And jobseekers and recruiters alike are overall becoming more comfortable with the entire job search, candidate search, and hiring process online.1