Recruiting is a delicate process: although it is an exciting time for both recruits and employers, it is ripe with pitfalls. In order to staff a company with highly-qualified, enthusiastic employees, managers need to be familiar with these pitfalls and how to avoid …
Random Recruitment Facts
Real, random, recruiting facts. Number 5 really gets you thinking. Not so much about the profession, but more so about the amount of opportunities out there that we’re not thinking about on a day to day basis. Enjoy these recruiting …
Earning Respect in 7 Steps
Forbes says, The renowned Aretha Franklin sung about it, but everyone – and I do mean everyone – wants some of it. We want respect in our personal lives and in our professional lives as well. We want to be …
What’s in a handshake?
The Ladders explains what’s in a handshake, and how there may be a clue to whether or not you’re hirable. What’s in a handshake? A two-second litmus test for your employer. He or she will be able to tell whether …
Is Timing Everything for Millennials?
Millennials are often pegged as being entitled. But then again, every generation got a bad rap at some point. Studies talked about how selfish Baby Boomers are, and how Generation-X are making a big mess… Needless to say, the media likes to toast …
6 Ways to Win Over Passive Candidates
According to LinkedIn, “No one disputes the idea that if you want to raise quality of hire, you need to hire more passive candidates. But hiring more passive candidates involves an entirely different process than hiring active candidates.” How to …
ZipRecruiter’s Best Places in America to Find Outdoor Recreation Jobs
Feeling outdoorsy? The outdoor recreation industry brings in some serious revenue in America—in fact, according to a 2018 report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, that sector of the economy brings in 2% of the United States’ gross …
Forbes’ 10 Ways to Spot an Exceptional Employee
Article by Forbes A recent international study surveyed more than 500 business leaders and asked them what sets great employees apart. The researchers wanted to know why some people are more successful than others at work, and the answers were …
4 Things to Leave Off Your LinkedIn Profile
Having been a Recruiter and Recruiting Team-Leader before moving into a Marketing and Social Media driven role, I feel a deep connection to LinkedIn. This professional platform is a breath of fresh air from the standard Facebook and Instagram feed. …
LinkedIn’s 10 Reasons Candidates Drop Out of Your Hiring Process
10 Reasons candidates drop out of your hiring process and what you can do about it. Article found here Writer Samantha McLaren shares her insights on the topic. There’s been a 20% increase in job seekers dropping out of the hiring …