Résumé Screening Not So Effective
A new survey from staffing firm Robert Half suggests that companies may not be great at reviewing résumés.
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The Importance of Building Relationships
No matter the profession, relationships can help further business goals and advance careers. But in recruiting, relationships arguably matter even more.
Snap Judgment Recruiting
A recent survey finds nearly half of employers, 49 percent, know within the first five minutes of an interview if a candidate is a good or bad fit for a position, and only 8 percent take 30 minutes or longer to make up their mind.
Gender Pay Gap Prevalent in the Hospitality Industry
The 2017 Restaurant Management Salary Survey Report, the third annual report from Gecko Hospitality, the largest hospitality recruiter in the United States, finds the gender pay gap is still widespread, with starting pay and bonuses for men considerably higher than for women.
What's Wrong with the Average Interview?
While many organizations are perfectly happy with their recruiting process, others have found that even with the best of intentions they still end up with an inordinate number of bad hires. Bad hires can be costly in many ways—not only are there literal costs involved in hiring, training, and eventually firing and replacing someone, but […]
RecruitCon 2018 Testimonial: Susan Vitale, CMO, iCIMS
On May 10–11, BLR® will be running RecruitCon 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. RecruitCon is the premier event for developing, adjusting, and improving your recruiting program to beat out the competition for top talent. Today, we are joined by presenter Susan Vitale, CMO of iCIMS with a word about her past experiences at RecruitCon.
Looking for Creative Talent?
New research suggests you should consider freelancers.
Data’s Role in Diversity
Companies often promote diversity and inclusion, to attract diverse job candidates and build a diverse workforce. But how successful are these efforts?
The Myths of Moving Up
There are several myths about career advancement.
When Should You Take a Chance on a Job Candidate?
Have you heard the one about the recruiter and the hiring manager? The recruiter asks about candidate qualifications, and the hiring manager says the person must be breathing.