Category Archives: hiring

Attracting Tech Talent Amid Industry Layoffs

Downsizing in the tech workforce has been a recent and highly publicized trend across the industry, with big names such as Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google all making moves to streamline their operations in response to the current economic climate. This year alone, more than 190,000 experienced…

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Five Ways to Attract and Retain Gen Z Talent

With a near-record high 9.8 million unfilled jobs reported in the United States alone, many employers across sectors are struggling in their hiring and recruiting pursuits amid a widespread talent shortage. What is the key to overcoming this hiring hurdle? Unlocking the generational potential of…

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Pay Transparency: What Candidates Want, What the Law Requires, and How Recruiters Should Respond

The recent introduction and adoption of legislation requiring job postings to include salary ranges in states like California and Washington have made the conversation around pay transparency more relevant than ever. However, according to an article in The Playbook, such laws, well-intentioned as…

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How and Why You Should Spend Your Recruitment Dollars NOW

Have you ever seen that episode of “The Office” where Oscar explains that Michael needs to spend his surplus “lemonade stand money,” so that it won’t get taken away? Well, in layman’s terms that is why you need to spend the rest of your budget before winter.

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Job Postings that Make Candidates Hit Apply Now

Too many times we receive feedback from companies saying they aren’t seeing enough applications from jobs they posted. Curiously enough though, when we post their roles, the applies come flooding in. The truth is, most people are not aware of some key things that must be in a job ad / posting if…

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Attracting Female Candidates to Your Company

Recently, we ran across LinkedIn’s Gender Insights Report which details the ways and reasons why women search for and find new roles differently from their male counterparts. This is particularly important because, as the report notes, “71% of talent professionals report that achieving gender…

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Better Ways of Screening Applicants with Indeed

Are you struggling with using Indeed to make new hires? Maybe you’re frustrated by the lack of candidates you’re receiving, or you feel as though you’re not attracting the right job seekers. It could be that you just aren’t utilizing the platform to its full potential! There are several ways to…

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Project Your Ideal Image: How to Use LinkedIn Headlines Correctly

What is in a job title? Aren't you so much more than that? After all, as a job seeker, unless you are selected for interview, odds are you will likely not be able to show a recruiter your true personality. Conversely, as a recruiter, the likelihood is high that you will miss out on a lot of…

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More Effectively Navigate Indeed by Using Assessments

There’s no denying that when it comes to job boards and job aggregators, Indeed.com is the 800-pound gorilla. After all, they have all-but annihilated former competitors like Monster and SimplyHired. However, many recruiters and companies who are hosting their jobs on Indeed are not using it to the…

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Modern Military Recruitment Ideas for 2019 and Beyond

In the area of military recruitment, there's a huge disconnect. Many businesses would happily hire veterans or military personnel who are transitioning to civilian life, but those same candidates have trouble finding work at the level they are qualified for.

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