The Shift to Performance-Based Hiring
Performance-Based Hiring is a term that is gaining momentum in recruiting circles. Simply put, it involves hiring people based on what they have accomplished, not based on a list of skills that they claim to have on their resume. The focus on performance-based assessment allows for the hiring of candidates who are at the top of…
Read MoreWe celebrate you, the American Worker
Labor Day, for the American Worker, is more than just a celebration of the end of summer and a chance to throw a big barbeque. It is a national tribute to the workers who have made our country strong and prosperous. The US laborer earned this holiday over a century ago through sweat and hard…
Read MoreKeep it Simple: Writing Focused Job Descriptions
Writing job descriptions that draw candidates’ attention and result in applications is not as easy as it sounds. You want to generate response, so you will need your job descriptions to be as interesting as possible. But too often job descriptions wind up sounding phony or clichéd. Here are some quick tips to keep it…
Read MoreSocial media branding for recruiters
Social media is everywhere today. It’s so prevalent throughout our lives and our society that it has simply become a part of our daily routine. Having a party? Post it. Got a new car? Post it. Feeling anxious? Post it. Our lives, opinions, and attitudes are chronicled daily for all to see. For recruiters, social media…
Read MoreQuestions to ask yourself after a job interview
It is so important after a job interview to take a few minutes to think through some key questions carefully. You want to take the time to clarify what you do and don’t know about the job. This critical information can be the pivot point for deciding whether you want the role. Does the position align with your needs, interests,…
Read MoreThree things your recruiters need to know
Recruiters need to know key information. They can only make excellent matches for candidates when they have a 360-degree picture of you and what you are looking for in your next role. Be prepared to share this information with your recruiter at your initial meeting with them. To help you prep, here are three things to consider: …
Read MoreHow does Google Jobs Search work?
Thanks to Google Jobs Search, if you are searching for a new job, there’s a new way to discover all open positions. Just Google it. That’s right Google, the world’s most powerful search engine, has been optimized to help with job searching. It will quickly find jobs right from a standard Google search. How Google…
Read MoreSummertime Blues: Accepting a new job when you have a vacation commitment
You’ve searched for months and are finally closing in on your dream job. There’s only one problem — you have a planned vacation coming up in just a few weeks. How can you handle it professionally to make sure that you don’t offend the new employer or worse yet, lose the job? Pre-planned vacations are…
Read MorePro Tips for Working with a Recruiter
Job searching is simply a part of adult life. As much as we may wish we could take a job at age 18 and stay until retirement, for most of us that just isn’t the case. What to expect from your Recruiter Working with a recruiter can do you a world of good! Recruiters do…
Read MoreHow Employers Can Get the Biggest Bang for their Buck from Recruiters
The relationship between an agency or third-party recruiter and his or her client should be mutually beneficial. It needs to be a true partnership, otherwise, why bother? Recruiting costs are sometimes paid reluctantly, but the best recruiters want to earn their keep and keep their clients happy. Long-term relationships for a recruiter mean less cold-calling…
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