Candidates Look at your Social Media Too
In yesterday’s Advisor we looked at how employers handle candidate’s social media presence. Today, we’ll look at some other considerations, as well as some tips on how to screen with social media.
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Sign-On Bonuses: Good or Bad?
In yesterday’s Advisor, we took a look at some of the benefits of offering a sign-on bonus as an enticement for candidates. Then we started to review some of the potential pitfalls to avoid as well. Today we’ll continue that list of pitfalls to avoid.
Do You Offer Sign-On Bonuses?
If you’ve never encountered a situation where a job offer has been turned down, consider yourself lucky. Most organizations face this as a possibility when recruiting new candidates, especially when looking for top talent who may have multiple concurrent offers to consider.
Should You Be Concerned About a Candidate’s Social Media Presence?
HR managers and recruiters have been using social media to screen candidates for a while now. And the trend is rising. But what happens when you find a great candidate who’s perfect except for his or her social media presence?
College Hiring Outlook Highest in Nearly 10 Years
This year’s crop of college graduates will find welcoming conditions as they enter the entry-level job market. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, 67% of employers say they plan to hire recent college graduates this year, up from 65% last year and the highest outlook since 2007.
Portland, Oregon, ‘ban the box’ ordinance takes effect July 1
Employers in Portland, Oregon, need to be ready for the city’s new “ban the box” ordinance, which takes effect July 1. The state of Oregon’s ban-the-box law took effect January 1, but Portland’s ordinance goes further than the state law. Portland’s ordinance applies to businesses that (1) employ six or more employees and (2) have […]
Sure, Your Candidate Seems Great, but What About His or Her Social Media Presence?
Using social media to screen candidates has increased significantly over the last 10 years. Have you ever found the perfect job candidate on paper, only to discover his or her social media presence is anything but professional? You’re not the only one!
Hire Someone, Anyone, Fast
Yesterday’s Advisor began to explore the dangers of rushing a hire. Today we’ll hear more on that topic.
We Need a Recruit, STAT
What if you need someone to fill a position immediately? The instinct is to rush and get whomever you can as fast as you can. But rushing the process can have damaging results.
Veteran Hiring is on the Rise, but Workers Feel Underemployed
While the Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that the unemployment rates of certain segments (especially those 18 to 25) of veterans continues to trend above national rates, employers stay committed to actively recruiting and hiring veterans.