There Is Too Much Work: Let’s Get an Unpaid Intern
The idea of hiring an unpaid “Intern” might be just what you are looking for. Who doesn’t want a capable worker whom you don’t have to pay? Better slow down, things are not as they seem.
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.
5 Essential Recruiting Strategies for a New Generation
As recruiters begin to grapple with the influx of Millennial talent into the workforce, many are finding that their tried-and-true tactics and strategies don’t seem to be as effective as they had been for previous generations.
Getting Over the Hump: Why BLR Was Lucky Enough to Survive
From Dan: As a way to honor the individuals who have taught me critical life lessons about people and business, I’ve invited several to write guest columns to run in this space over the next few weeks. Today’s voice of experience once again is Robert L. Brady, the founder of Business and Legal Resources (BLR®). […]
What College Students Expect Out of College
As a recruiter, it’s important to know the landscape of college recruiting. In a recent survey by CareerBuilder, that landscape is revealed. Today we’ll see what college student expectations are so you can appropriately gauge the effectiveness of your recruiting strategy.
Social Media’s Role in the Job Application Process (Infographic)
To gauge the role of social networks such as LinkedIn, Google+, and Facebook in the job application process, iCIMS has released a new report, Job Seekers Get Social, that presents data on the number of applications submitted through these social networks in each quarter of 2015. “Our data indicates that social media is making inroads […]
Best Outlook for College Students in 10 Years
Staying on top of college recruiting means being aware of their expectations, and expectations are pretty high right now. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, 67% of employers say they plan to hire recent college graduates this year, which is up from 65% last year and is the highest outlook since 2007.
Dredging: The Invisible, but Crucial, Task of All Managers
When I was a little boy, I had a book that was filled with pictures of heavy equipment. Like many boys, I was fascinated by the large bulldozers, cranes, and trucks. There was one piece of equipment that intrigued me because I had never seen anything like it. It was a grab dredger.
Election Year, Employee Confidence, and … High Turnover Rates?
As employee confidence in the job market increases, people might be looking to move on to greener pastures. Glassdoor’s Q1 2016 Employment Confidence Survey shows that job market and job security confidence is very high. What could that mean for your talent pipeline?
Employee Confidence Nearing Record Highs
Employee confidence concerning the job market is better than it has been in years according to Glassdoor’s Q1 2016 Employment Confidence Survey. What could that mean for your talent pipeline?
Why a talent brand must build an online community to survive and thrive today
By Jean L. Serio, CPC, CMC It’s shocking but true. Today with no talent brand you have no identity. And the reality is top talent will ignore you; headed to companies who actually have an identifiable talent brand.