What does a headhunter do? I’d like to give some perspective from two different angles: for their client and for the candidates.
Tag Archives: recruitment
Job Descriptions aren’t Dead! They just need to evolve!
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 theirContinue reading “Job Descriptions aren’t Dead! They just need to evolve!”
To be successful, a recruiter needs to have morning routine
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.
Here’s how to get a Recruiter’s Attention on LinkedIn
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.
3 Top Reasons WHY Relying on your Applicant Tracking System to Develop a Hiring Plan is a Mistake
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.
Importance of Focus-Today’s most valuable resource
I’ve always been told that time is the most valuable resource but I’ve learned the true invaluable resource is FOCUS.
Recruiting Lessons from the Game of Thrones
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.
Is Talent Acquisition Ready for Influencer Marketing? A lesson from Adidas
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!
Data Analytics And Recruiting
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.
The SPRINT in Sprint 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!
