With the market for contingent labor becoming more competitive, how can you attract the most reliable and capable candidates? Here are some ideas.
1. Be proactive and creative to find the strongest candidates from the start.
Go beyond traditional job boards....
It happens to the best recruiters. You researched interview tips. You asked the smartest questions, and the candidate had ace answers. They get hired immediately. Days later, you hear they were a dud.
What happened? Answers to job interview questions...
Everyone is trying to figure out Millennials. For every article that describes them as entitled or narcissistic, there are others that highlight them as innovators and leaders. But no one can argue with their importance -- Millennials are the...
There are a lot of exceptional people who have faced more than their fair share of rejection. In recruiting, you’re the person that matches a client with the talent that they wouldn’t have recognized. And sometimes that talent comes...
Your recruiters can’t escape Millennials. They are the largest segment of the labor force in the US and are inevitably reshaping the workplace. And your recruitment approach.
Here’s how your recruiters can attract them.
The first step? Help your team...
Finding a new job is a big step and candidates nowadays aren’t doing it blindly. When potential candidates google your staffing firm, you want to be the clear and best choice. A great employer brand can help you.
What is...
To win at the ever-changing recruiting game, you’ll need new ways to measure success. Below are three current metrics to upgrade your staffing strategy.
Use “Source of Influence” instead of “Source of Hire”
The What
Source of hire surveys candidates to...
“When recruiters and candidates respect and accept their differences, then success has a chance to blossom.”
~Adapted from John Gray’s (in)famous self-help book, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
Successful recruiting comes down to one thing: perspective. Recruiters and...
To play with game changers, you’ll need tactics that inspire with intrigue and interest. Leave ordinary recruitment to your competitors and, instead, find gonzo recruitment inspiration in the examples below.
Tinder your way to a great candidate
Most people go on...
Social recruiting uses social media channels to source talent. Recruiters use platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat to attract, identify, and engage potential candidates.
Below are introductory lessons to all things social recruiting. The two options of study for...