What Won’t Candidates Do to Get Noticed?
As recruiter, you’ve probably seen your fair share of unusual methods from candidates. Today we’ll look at a list of what some have tried and how you might handle them.
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 Company’s Success Comes from the Team, Not Individual Players
As a manager, would you rather hire a person who wants to do great work for a company or a person who wants to work for a great company? Think about it for a minute. There’s a difference.
Top Talent—Gone in 60 Seconds?
Well, not 60 seconds, but 10 days according to internationally known HR thought leader John Sullivan, PhD. Citing research by Officevibe.com, Sullivan says that the best candidates tend to stay in the job market for 10 days. If you wait, you lower your quality of hire, Sullivan says. These tips came during his session at […]
My New Hire Has a Medical Marijuana Card. Now What?
Medical marijuana legalization is becoming more prevalent, as states continue to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. This new trend has created legal ramifications for employers, who have struggled to create and maintain drug testing policies to keep pace with differing state laws. Employers can still enforce drug-free workplace policies and implement drug-testing policies, […]
Are You Recruiting for One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in America?
The recent death of New York City Police Officer Miosotis Familia, shot while on duty, serves as a grim reminder that certain jobs come with inherent risks.
Financial Security is Important for Millennials
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at a survey showing that Millennials might not be prioritizing workplace satisfaction over financial security, as has been suggested previously. Today we will review the details of that study.
Do Millennials Want More Money? Yes, Yes They Do
Conventional wisdom says that Millennials don’t prioritize money as a work goal. However, recent research says otherwise.
U.S. Workers Welcome the Robots
No, this isn’t the title of a sci-fi movie, although only 20 years ago the concept may have seemed futuristic.
The Cardinal Sin of Employment Advertising
When it comes to job ads, whether online or in print, employers make a range of mistakes. Hey, nobody’s perfect, right?
Prepping Hiring Managers
A recent study conducted by CareerBuilder, a provider of human capital solutions, identifies 12 gaps in the candidate experience, and shows where companies sometimes struggle. The No. 2 item on the list, “not preparing hiring managers,” tends to get pushed aside in favor of more exciting solutions, but it deserves attention.