We are living in a very technologically focused world, it is impossible to go to many public places without seeing at least a few people on phones and laptops. But how has this impacted the hiring process and how can recruiters and human resources ensure we maintain a good candidate experience throughout the process? A …
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You did it, you completed your onsite interview with the hiring team for that position you have been preparing for all week. But what happens when the interview is over? How do you close with final remarks to stand out in the crowd? Make sure to get the names of all the interviewers you met …
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In today’s job market, the unemployment rate has dropped to the lowest level of the 21st Century with a rate of 3.8%. Recruiters in all industries are facing a challenge to attract qualified candidates across the board. Especially now, working as a team in Talent Acquisition can be beneficial to your organization. Someone who you …
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While a verbal offer is not as final as a written offer letter, it is still important that you be prepared to discuss, with the prospective candidate, what is being offered and to do so in a professional and positive manner. Explain all of the details of the offer so that the candidate can, ideally, …
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The job market can be tough to sell, but the most important part of picking the right candidate for your job opening as a recruiter is building a relationship with the applicants, with constant communication and feedback. If you conduct a phone screen, take notice of the conversations you had, review the notes written down …
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As a recruiter, we are well versed in screening candidates. We ask all the right questions, determine if the candidate will be a good fit for the position and pass them off to the hiring manager to begin the interview process. But our job doesn’t end there. Prior to the candidate speaking with the hiring …
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The U.S. unemployment rate continues to sit steady around 3.8% and as we move to a more automated or AI driven workforce, companies have become increasingly focused on candidates’ soft skills in order to determine whether to make a hire. The ability to evaluate a candidate’s soft skills can really make or break a hire …
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Everyone is pushing diversity. Companies look at the numbers around race, gender, and age broken down by each department, and level. They host events for hiring minorities. Many even hire diversity specialists to focus on and increase these metrics. So why isn’t anyone looking at their disability hiring? According to the CDC, in America …
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Bringing in new employees is a very important part of the business cycle. When companies expand, it enables growth. It also affects a person’s life to have the chance to join a great company that they were striving towards. Right now, with the unemployment rate low, it is critical to pay attention to how your …
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We all have. Personally, socially and professionally. It’s what you learn from your mistakes that makes you a better person, a better friend, and a better employee.
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