I swear, if I read one more blog post about how job descriptions are dead…. Every so called influencer in Talent Acquisition has weighed in on the idea of job descriptions going away completely. They give statistics on how few candidates read them or how companies should try this new sexy way of marketing their … Continue reading Job Descriptions aren’t Dead! They just need to evolve!
Every morning can either set you up for success or chaos. Most of us in talent acquisition tend to have a touch of ADD which means we rarely like the word routine. Like it or not, to be successful, a recruiter needs to have a morning routine. Continue reading To be successful, a recruiter needs to have morning routine
So you’re looking for your next great adventure right? Your plan to get a recruiter’s attention might consist of some bold moves. Let me let you in on the right way to get a recruiter’s attention on LinkedIn. Continue reading Here’s how to get a Recruiter’s Attention on LinkedIn
Talent Acquisition is still trying to catch up with the rest of the world when it comes to leveraging Data Analytics to make better decisions. Unfortunately, most Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) platforms lack the analytic build outs to help recruiters make smarter decisions quicker and more efficiently. Here some reasons why relying on your applicant tracking system to develop a long-term hiring plan is a mistake. Continue reading 3 Top Reasons WHY Relying on your Applicant Tracking System to Develop a Hiring Plan is a Mistake
I’ve always been told that time is the most valuable resource but I’ve learned the true invaluable resource is FOCUS. Continue reading Importance of Focus-Today’s most valuable resource
I am a total geek when it comes to Game of Thrones. The characters, the intertwined plot, the twists I never see coming and the dragons…. yeah, I’m all in when it comes to the series. To celebrate one of my favorite obsessions, I’d like to share recruiting lessons from the Game of Thrones. Continue reading Recruiting Lessons from the Game of Thrones
My job is to ensure all of my clients are happy but about 80% of the time, the obstacle to filling the job is not the shortage of talent or the lack of talent but rather, the length of time it takes for managers to provide feedback on the talent. I find a lot of managers don’t understand why it’s important to provide quick feedback on candidates. Continue reading The Importance of Hiring Manager Feedback
Employee referrals are always a great source for candidates. Unfortunately, I don’t think many companies have the perfect way to capitalize on the leads generated. Here’s a great idea using Adidas’s influencer plan to make your employee referral program work! Continue reading Is Talent Acquisition Ready for Influencer Marketing? A lesson from Adidas
Most people are freaked out when they are surfing Facebook or another site and find targeted ads related to a product they were researching earlier in the day. Ok, I’m a little freaked out but I am also amazed at how companies know to bring content to me based on data. I guess that’s why I love the topic of data analytics & recruiting. Continue reading Data Analytics And Recruiting
If you find yourself overwhelmed by your workload, try breaking it down to smaller, bite-size pieces and work in a sprint. Try limiting your sprint to one or two weeks and measure your results. That’s where Sprint Recruiting becomes your secret weapon! Continue reading The SPRINT in Sprint Recruiting
