Most every job seeker has, at some point, either applied to or interviewed for a position only to be met by radio silence. Follow-up emails go unanswered, and the once-promising opportunity vanishes into the v...
Let’s be honest here! Job hunting has never been an easy task. It can become challenging if you don’t understand how to brand yourself for the employers to notice you. Those who understand the importance o...
As with the construction of any advertisement, you should begin writing your job description with your target candidate firmly in mind. This will enable you to tailor the advertisement to suit what will b...
Headhunters are a great resource when it comes to finding a job. Here are some easy tips to help headhunters find and help you. You might've come into contact with a headhunter before. Unlike the traditiona...
Getting references from your top job candidates’ former employers isn’t as simple as it used to be. Because managers know that revealing too much or too little can have legal consequences, they are increas...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an interruption for businesses around the globe. It is an unsettling time for everyone as we are all unsure of when this will end. Although many businesses have stopped hiring ...
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, companies across a wide range of industries have employees working from home. In addition to being a necessary precaution for small businesses dealing with coronavirus,...
Whenever talks about a potential recession come up, it naturally puts some people on edge. Recessions can impact careers and make the job search process a lot more complicated. However, not all hope is lost.&n...
Rejecting candidates with grace is part of creating a positive candidate experience. When done right, it helps you build a healthy talent pipeline and improve your employer brand. That’s because candidate...
It’s a common feeling these days. You apply for jobs online and you rarely get a response. It seems almost like your resume just disappears into the ether, never to be seen by an actual person. You wonder:&n...
Social recruiting (also known as social hiring and social media recruitment) is a method of using social media platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn to advertise jobs, find talent, and communicate with potent...
Are you ready to ace your upcoming job interview? It's always important to be prepared to respond effectively to the questions that employers typically ask. Since these questions are so common, hiring manager...
If you had to name one thing as your biggest hiring headache, what would it be? It’s true that your answers might vary depending on the size of the company you work with or the type of roles you’re hiring. ...
When it comes to applying for a new job, your CV could be just the ticket to get you that initial foot in the door and secure an interview – but how do you ensure your CV is added to the interview pile rather...
You’ve screened dozens of applicants, vetted a select few through multiple stages of your hiring process, and now you’re down to the final two candidates. First there is Sarah. Interviewing her is like pla...
Whatever your reason, if you're interviewing for a job, you want to land the job. And that means preparing to do your absolute best. Interviews can be tough. If you want to stand a chance of landing the job, yo...
The stakes of good versus bad recruitment have never been so high. You’ve probably seen some of the statistics : losing a great employee can cost the company 1.5 to 2 times the employee’s annual salary, f...
It's no secret that LinkedIn is the top professional social networking site with 133 million users in the U.S. alone and reaching 200 countries and territories around the world. Per the Jobvite Recruiter Natio...
For recruiters and employers alike, there is nothing more gratifying than finding a candidate whose skills fit the open position and also aligns with their company culture. On the flip side, that also means the...
As a job candidate, it can be very helpful to consider just how employers make hiring decisions as you plan your strategy. Employers will draw up a job description early in the process which will incorporate ...
As a recruiter it’s vital to be able to pinpoint relevant skills from an applicant’s CV, looking not only for industry-specific requirements but those strengths that can transition into any position. A r...
It’s a common scene: a busy recruiter thinks, “Wow, think we’ve got a keeper here,” as they scan your lovingly crafted CV or application. To get more background on you, they check out your LinkedIn page...
Screen, interview, hire and repeat. That could be the shortest job description for a recruiter. But a glimpse at a recruiter’s typical agenda shows that their day-to-day tasks are not as simple as you might ...
If you have an interview scheduled, you’ve almost made it to the job offer. Your resume stood out beyond the tens or even hundreds of resumes submitted. You’ve probably had a phone interview or conversation...
What makes a recruiter successful? While the descriptor is rather subjective (each person defines success differently), there are a number of commonalities among effective recruiters. At the end of day, y...
In the market for a new job? You’ve probably been urged to "pursue your passions," "leverage your network," "tailor and tidy up your resume," "do your homework," and "dress for success"—among other things. ...
It’s a full time job to recruit top talent. The people you choose to hire will ultimately shape the future of your company. They are directly tied to your company’s success. Don’t mess up. It’s your ...
You’ve landed an interview for your next big career move – a goal you have been working towards for a long time. You have all the experience required and you know you’d be a great fit but there’s one pr...
As more people use social media, HR specialists and hiring managers are increasingly incorporating tools such as Facebook and LinkedIn into their recruiting strategy. Some job candidates invite employers...
Sometimes everything just falls into place. You hear about a job, have a couple of interviews and get the offer in a few short weeks. Most of the time, that’s not the case. If you’ve been job hunting for...
The best way to review a resume The work of resume review starts well before the applicant resumes fill your inbox. Reviewing a resume starts with a job description or role profile so that you know broadly w...
Interviews can be very discomforting. Of course, the interviewee wants to put forward the best possible answers to even the toughest questions. And answering difficult questions on the fly can be problematic. ...
When I get a job interview, there's a lot to prepare. I diligently research the company and my interviewers, pore over Glassdoor interview questions, and print out copies of my resume and portfolio. When I i...
If you’re tired of meticulously writing, editing and rewriting your resume, only to send it off and never hear about it again, you’re not alone. The reality is that it’s possible no one ever saw your resu...
There are job search tips that you might still receive that are just... bad. Some tips are simply outdated. For instance, you don't necessarily need to wear a suit to an interview anymore. Don't li...
Baptism by fire. Sink or swim. To the wolves! Call it what you want, but—generally speaking—this isn’t the most effective method to train a new employee. Really. For one thing, it does little to bui...
Every company has its own unique hiring process. Sometimes, even individual departments within the same organization can have differing steps and procedures. Despite these differences, there are some crucial...
Have you noticed people turning down job offers or second interviews? You might be making some very avoidable interview mistakes. This might not seem like a big deal, but in fact, it can damage your employer br...
When it comes to job interviews, preparation is key. But, that doesn’t just apply to the candidate—it’s equally important for you as the interviewer. This conversation is your chance to determine wheth...
Awkward interview moment #409: You’re relatively green for a position you’re pursuing, yet you somehow landed the interview anyway. No sooner than the pleasantries have been exchanged, the interviewer go...
When scrolling through job advertisements it’s often easy to get a feeling that they are all the same. This happens because job descriptions are generic and usually bland. Top talent aren’t attracted by ...
There aren’t any ways to guarantee that your resume will get read, picked and set aside for an interview. However, there are a few ways to guarantee that it will go straight to the slush pile. It’s still an...
As a recruiter, I speak so often to candidates about the importance of being clear about their personal brand statement. It is critical to know your strengths, the sweet spot of your skillset, and how to explai...
It's easy to be general about your background in a job interview. It's also easy to focus on selling yourself — and fail to develop rapport in the process. You want to make yourself look good, of course, but ...
Yes, there is a way to do it without being annoying. Are you the kind of person who carefully researches a position and company before you submit an application? Or do you look up job titles in your fi...
Most articles on the main recruiting trends frequently refer to the obvious approaches that many companies already apply. However, in this post I would like to zero in on unique, advanced techniques, which are ...
“To be or not be, that is the question.” These are the famous words the indecisive Hamlet moaned. They are also the words that many recruiters ask themselves when interviewing a candidate. Is this candid...
A job interview is all about presenting your best self—which is why answering “What’s your biggest weakness?” is pretty difficult. There’s no other question that feels like more of a trap. If you...
Do you ever find yourself suspicious that an applicant is lying during a job interview, but you’re not sure how to uncover the truth without resorting to over-the-top interrogation techniques? The science o...
There can be no denying the fact that we live in an increasingly tough world nowadays. Increasing populations across the world and rising rates of unemployment mean that more and more people are applying for th...
When you’re job hunting, you’re on high alert for every mistake you can possibly make: you run your resume by every friend you have, carefully craft a cover letter, scrutinize every detail you put into the ...
Recruiting new team members is an important challenge for any CEO to address. Whether you’re scaling your company and looking to hire 10 people in one month, or need to quickly identify a replacement for a de...
Aline Lerner, one of my favorite recruiting bloggers, has devoted a few posts to how resumes are ineffective predictors of candidate success. I’m not as data savvy as Aline but I would tend to agree with her....
Honesty isn’t the best policy, at least according to some job seekers. People often stretch the truth on their resumes and cover letters in an attempt to land work, new research by OfficeTeam has revealed...
Negotiating a fair salary with a new hire is a delicate balance. Read this guide to learn how your company should approach salary negotiations. You encounter lots of eager and excited people as...
A CV ought to demonstrate all of your skills. Ideally, you will be able to link your key skills to workplace experience, but if this is not possible then try to cite wa...
Getting a job offer after a long search (or even a short one) is such an exciting experience. Unfortunately, there are actually quite a few things that companies and candidates alike can do to seriously dampen ...
When it comes to cover letters, I’ve seen—and tried—it all. I’ve written stiff, formal documents (“Dear Sir or Madame”), overly casual notes (“Hey guys! Cover letters suck, huh?”), and everythi...
Hiring new talent is an inevitable and critical part of being a business leader, and it's more complicated than just reviewing applications and interviewing candidates. If your hiring process does not run sm...
While you're job searching, it's important to be prepared for a phone interview on a moment's notice. Many companies start the interview process with a phone call to discuss the job opportunity with a prospec...
As much as we prepare candidates for interview, all too often it seems we forget to prepare the line manager or interviewer. Candidates (and sometimes recruiters) assume that the interviewer knows what he/she...
Towards the end of an interview, almost every employer will ask, "Do you have any questions for me?" Job applicants should put just as much thought into asking questions as they do answering questions. Whether ...
How many of you have tried gauging a candidate’s personality during an interview? How many of you were successful? Better yet, how many of you have said these words: “I really didn’t think he/she was goin...
Looking beyond job sites and picking up the phone are some of the ways you can compete in a tough job market Landing the perfect new job is always challenging, so it’s not surpris...
On average, it costs anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 to hire a new employee. That being the case, smart organizations are constantly striving to improve their retention stats so that employees stick around lo...
Salary negotiation is a normal step in every job offer process. Not negotiating means leaving money on the table, but negotiating poorly can be just as dangerous. Not to give away the recruiter “secret sau...
All too often, when candidates apply for roles, they are never contacted if they are unsuccessful. Even attending an interview does not guarantee you any constructive feedback. When employers do send out re...
With summer now upon us, you may be wondering whether to pause or delay your job search. While it’s true that the recruiting process can slow down during the summer months, my personal opinion is that the ...
Have you ever wondered what it is that annoys candidates the most about dealing with recruiters? There are a number of things you can do to test a candidate’s patience – think Kate Hudson crazy in ‘Ho...
You’ve quantified your bullet points, you’ve curated your skills section, and you’ve proofread it from top to bottom. Sounds like your resume’s all set to go, right? Almost! There’s actually on...
Writing a job ad is just like writing any advertisement. You need to know your target audience, address them in the language they understand and offer them what they want. There’s nothing worse than writin...
More than nine out of 10 recruiters now check social media profiles of potential job candidates before they hire them, according to a new study from Jobvite. That’s probably not surprising, but are you sur...
It is vital that the right questions are asked during the reference checking process to ensure both time and money are not wasted on a failed hire. It is also an important step in identifying any potential wea...
An interview is a two-way street. Your potential employer is asking you questions to learn about you and your skills. In return, you need to prepare questions to ask your potential employer about the position, ...
High employee turnover hurts a company’s bottom line. Experts estimate it costs upwards of twice an employee’s salary to find and train a replacement. And churn can damage morale among remaining employees. ...
Savvy hiring managers have honed their ability to ask the fewest number of questions yielding the greatest depth of information. One way they do this is by asking seemingly simple questions that get you to r...
There are three things that make a great resume: An impressive content, beautiful and neat design and perfect wording. The first part you will have to take care of yourself – by getting experience and skills ...
What do you think your candidates really want from the recruiting process? To be hired, of course. But they also want your attention. In a world of increasingly loud voices and unparalleled customization, job s...
The work of resume review starts well before applicant resumes fill your inbox. Reviewing a resume starts with a job description or role profile so you know broadly what the job entails. Part of the job descrip...
Often, after submitting an online job application, you may get a request from the company for an initial phone screen interview with someone in the human resources department. While you are happy to get a respo...
Advancing your career or changing jobs comes with numerous challenges. "Blending in" is not an option. Because the pool of candidates is vastly competitive, hiring managers will analyze your resume, past profes...
Talent Management Starts With Employer Branding The emergence of Talent Management as a best practice in enterprise companies is a major step forward for employers and candidates. It’s exciting for candidate...
If you have a LinkedIn account, chances are you have received a direct message about a job opening from a recruiter or hiring manager. In this era of spam emails, pop up ads, and unwanted solicitations, you may...
After you put in the time, effort and investment to hire the best employees possible, you need to retain that talent. Many books have been written and exit interviews conducted as employers look for the sec...
In a 2008 survey of more than 2,000 businesses in the state of Washington, employers said entry-level workers in a variety of professions were lacking in several areas, including problem solving, conflict resol...
Whether you’re just beginning the job hunt or you’ve been searching for months, it’s important to regularly monitor your activities and reevaluate your strategy. Keep your job search on track by asking yo...
