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  People are the lifeblood of any organization, but getting the right people on the bus is a real challenge. First, you need to build a strong brand and company that talented people want to work for. Then, you must attract, evaluate, and hire candidates who have the right skills, share the organization’s values, and are satisfied… Read More »

Today’s Question: Out of the many effective ones that exist, what’s your favorite recruitment method and why? These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization composed of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. https://www.recruiter.com/i/12-effective-recruitment-methods-to-help-you-find-your-next-best-hire/… Read More »

This year has pushed most people out of their comfort zones while keeping them confined to their homes. Companies are being forced to take the plunge and embrace remote work. Recruiters have had to figure out the nuances of hiring talent remotely. https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-tips-to-find-the-best-talent-when-hiring-remotely/… Read More »

No one – and we do mean no one – gets excited about a bland, boring, run of the mill job description. If you’re still relying on lists of qualifications and summaries of duties to advertise your roles, don’t be surprised if all the candidates who apply seem a little … tepid. If you want to attract qualified,… Read More »

Layoffs may be relatively common, but they’re never fun and rarely expected. As is the case with any negative situation, however, your experience with a layoff largely depends on how you react. You may not have deserved the layoff, but you definitely deserve a second chance at a successful career. https://www.recruiter.com/i/12-steps-to-help-you-bounce-back-from-a-layoff/… Read More »

“In order to maintain social distance, our world has become almost fully virtual — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Technology has done wonders for us in the past (think: Google Maps, Netflix, Facebook Messenger), and it can continue to do so as the world of work evolves. I know this from firsthand experience: I… Read More »

During a background check, you verify the details you have received from an applicant by checking with their previous employers, supervisors, coworkers, educators, and if necessary, the government. In other words, you ask any source other than the applicants themselves to verify the information you have. https://www.recruiter.com/i/the-what-when-why-and-how-of-foolproof-background-checks/… Read More »

This has been a watershed year for workplaces, and it will mark the beginning of many firsts in the way we work now and in the future. Issues such as diversity, inclusion, and how employers demonstrate care for workers while ensuring workplace safety have become primary concerns for employees and employer brands. It is safe to say that… Read More »

Hiring needs are much different than they were six months ago, and job seekers, employers, and recruiting professionals are all adapting to the evolving job market. The 2020 Job Seeker Nation Report from Jobvite has confirmed what many of us already suspected: Talent acquisition teams are adjusting their processes to work remotely and increasingly using social media to advertise jobs… Read More »

Recruiters see a lot of job applications, many of which follow a similar template or are based on similar advice. Here are 15 common buzzwords that appear on resumes and cover letters that hiring managers hate to see. https://www.recruiter.com/i/15-common-buzzwords-hiring-managers-hate-seeing-on-job-applications/… Read More »