--- title: Harger Howe Recruitment Marketing Blog | Gillian Barnes (6) description: Gillian is Harger Howe's Creative Content Manager. She manages multiple social media entities and works on the overall inbound marketing strategy. 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She manages multiple social media entities and works on the overall inbound marketing strategy. Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![ThinkstockPhotos-609086768.jpg](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-609086768.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-609086768.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/current-healthcare-recruitment-trends-to-watch) [Apr272017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/27) ## [Current Healthcare Recruitment Trends to Watch](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/current-healthcare-recruitment-trends-to-watch) [recruitment trends](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/recruitment-trends), [healthcare recruitment](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/healthcare-recruitment) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [April 27, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/27) Healthcare recruitment directly drives the success of a health system. How? Well, people and the talents that they bring with them are what helps build a successful healthcare brand, which in turn brings in more revenue. Here are three current recruitment trends that will help you plan an effective… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/current-healthcare-recruitment-trends-to-watch) [![ThinkstockPhotos-610680558.jpg](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-610680558.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-610680558.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/why-you-need-to-build-a-talent-community) [Apr202017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/20) ## [Why You Need to Build a Talent Community](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/why-you-need-to-build-a-talent-community) [talent acquisition](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/talent-acquisition), [inbound recruitment marketing](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/inbound-recruitment-marketing), [talent community](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/talent-community) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [April 20, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/20) Lately, “talent community” has become a new buzzword for recruiters. However, unlike some buzzwords that trend in certain age groups or for a limited amount of time like “squad” or “sick,” this word means something in a long-term sense. A talent community is a tool that all recruiters should be… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/why-you-need-to-build-a-talent-community) [![ThinkstockPhotos-492044688.jpg](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-492044688.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-492044688.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/why-new-hire-surveys-and-stay-interviews-lower-employee-turnover-rates) [Apr122017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/12) ## [Why New Hire Surveys and Stay Interviews Lower Employee Turnover Rates](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/why-new-hire-surveys-and-stay-interviews-lower-employee-turnover-rates) [employee retention](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/employee-retention) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [April 12, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/12) There are two completely opposite, yet distinctly constant feelings in recruitment. The high you get when you make a perfect hire who is going to fit into your company well and the painful feeling when your best staff member tells you they are leaving. While those feelings are different, both can… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/why-new-hire-surveys-and-stay-interviews-lower-employee-turnover-rates) [![Ways to Cure Writer’s Block](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-638525954.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-638525954.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/bop-it-inspired-ways-to-cure-writers-block) [Apr072017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/07) ## [Bop It Inspired Ways to Cure Writer’s Block](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/bop-it-inspired-ways-to-cure-writers-block) [Writer's block](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/writers-block), [Content Creation](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/content-creation), [Writing](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/writing) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [April 07, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/07) Let’s be honest. We’ve all had days where writing and content creation feels like a chore. And, when this particular issue extends beyond a few hours, it can become a real problem. It feels like a wall is being built inside of your brain barring all inspiration. It seems insurmountable, but it… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/bop-it-inspired-ways-to-cure-writers-block) [![ASPR San Diego](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-545113762.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-545113762.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-the-2017-aspr-annual-conference) [Apr032017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/03) ## [How to Make the Most Out of the 2017 ASPR Annual Conference](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-the-2017-aspr-annual-conference) [Physician Recruitment](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/physician-recruitment), [conferences](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/conferences) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [April 03, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/04/03) As many physician recruiters know, The Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (ASPR) Annual Conference is kind of a big deal. This year, the conference will take place from April 29th – May 3rd in San Diego. [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-the-2017-aspr-annual-conference) [![ThinkstockPhotos-513223112.jpg](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-513223112.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-513223112.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/improve-the-efficacy-of-your-linkedin-recruiting-with-a-human-touch) [Mar302017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/30) ## [Improve the Efficacy of Your LinkedIn Recruiting with a Human Touch](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/improve-the-efficacy-of-your-linkedin-recruiting-with-a-human-touch) [recruiting](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/recruiting), [LinkedIn](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/linkedin) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [March 30, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/30) As regular contributors to the blogosphere via social media channels such as LinkedIn, our writers receive a lot of comments, invitations and engagement from our shares. This kind of outreach is exactly what we strive for in the advertising arena, however, there are certain types of interactions… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/improve-the-efficacy-of-your-linkedin-recruiting-with-a-human-touch) [![ThinkstockPhotos-519533182.jpg](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-519533182.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-519533182.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/developing-job-seeker-personas-for-better-recruitment-marketing) [Mar232017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/23) ## [Developing Job Seeker Personas for Better Recruitment Marketing](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/developing-job-seeker-personas-for-better-recruitment-marketing) [inbound recruitment marketing](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/inbound-recruitment-marketing), [Job Seeker Personas](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/job-seeker-personas) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [March 23, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/23) Have you ever wondered why it seems difficult to find the perfect candidate for an open requisition? It seems like you have all the job requirements listed out. You know that you’ve written an exciting job description. It’s out there. What more do job seekers want? Well, the answer might be simpler… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/developing-job-seeker-personas-for-better-recruitment-marketing) [![](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-520979774.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-520979774.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/fresh-spring-recruitment-ideas-that-work) [Mar212017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/21) ## [Fresh Spring Recruitment Ideas That Work](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/fresh-spring-recruitment-ideas-that-work) [recruitment marketing](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/recruitment-marketing), [spring recruitment](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/spring-recruitment) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [March 21, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/21) Spring officially started yesterday, and for those of us here in New England who’ve been living under the reign of Snow Miser, we’re happy to usher in a new season. And, of course with that new season comes new recruitment demands. Candidates are ready to thaw out and look for new careers. With… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/fresh-spring-recruitment-ideas-that-work) [![ThinkstockPhotos-617879540.jpg](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-617879540.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-617879540.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/behind-the-eight-ball-5-tips-for-successful-last-minute-recruiting) [Mar162017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/16) ## [Behind the Eight Ball – 5 Tips for Successful Last Minute Recruiting](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/behind-the-eight-ball-5-tips-for-successful-last-minute-recruiting) [radio advertising](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/radio-advertising), [recruiting](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/recruiting), [employee referral programs](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/employee-referral-programs), [Facebook](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/facebook), [Indeed](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/indeed), [Craigslist](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/craigslist) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [March 16, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/16) Picture this. It’s 4:58pm on a Thursday or Friday. You have 42 open requisitions and only about three of them are going well. You’re stressed and can’t imagine how you’re going to get all of the necessary work done, however, you’re making it work. Then…your Director of Recruitment walks in and… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/behind-the-eight-ball-5-tips-for-successful-last-minute-recruiting) [![](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-466450865.jpg?width=323&name=ThinkstockPhotos-466450865.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/2017s-recruitment-trends-roundup) [Mar082017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/08) ## [2017’s Recruitment Trends Roundup](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/2017s-recruitment-trends-roundup) [social recruitment](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/social-recruitment), [recruiting](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/recruiting), [recruiting trends](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/topic/recruiting-trends) [by Gillian Barnes](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes) [March 08, 2017](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/archive/2017/03/08) Here at Harger Howe we are still in disbelief that it’s already March. It seems like just moments ago we were talking about holiday and Winter recruitment and now Spring is around the corner! But, the fact is it’s been three months and many things have transpired since 2017 started so we decided to… [Details](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/2017s-recruitment-trends-roundup) [4](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes/page/4) [5](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes/page/5) [6](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes/page/6) [7](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes/page/7) [8](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/author/gillian-barnes/page/8) ### Recent Articles [![Ai is Changing Recruiting. The Strategy is Still Human](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/hubfs/GettyImages-2194093558.jpg)](https://inbound.hargerhowe.com/blog/ai-is-changing-recruiting.-the-strategy-is-still-human) [Ai is Changing Recruiting. 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