Generation Z is moving into the workforce, causing more disruption in the job market. They’ve arrived during record-low unemployment and when the search for talent at all levels is extremely competitive.
These workers, the oldest of whom were born … Read more
I’m consistently amazed by how unaware the average job seeker is of how to establish a positive first impression on a phone interview. I hear the same frustrated complaints from employers of all industries and sizes – that candidates who … Read more
Liar liar, pants on fire? Not always. In interviews, it can be hard to know if a candidate is outright lying or merely stretching the truth. Do they really mean what they say? Luckily, you don’t have to be the … Read more
Not often enough are we ever truly prepared for what lies ahead in our daily obstacles. Sadly, this tends to be the case when interviewing candidates. But what if our hiring strategy took the time to incorporate interview tips that … Read more
“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not on strategies” – Larry Bossidy
The phrase you are what you eat translates nicely … Read more
Finding the right employee and retaining a successful team starts with a successful hiring process. How can you avoid common hiring problems and mistakes?
Effective hiring is the foundation for a thriving business. Turnover is expensive, so it’s … Read more
Would it be surprising to know that in many cases the determination to hire someone happens within five minutes of meeting them? What happens when a charming applicant gives all the right answers? Many times, applicants are hired for their … Read more
(Editor’s Note: Want details from the week’s #TChat Events? See the Storify slideshow and resource links at the end of this post.)
“You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em,
Know when to fold ‘em,
Know when … Read more
(Editor’s Note: We invite you to discuss candidate screening techniques in more detail with the entire TalentCulture community, this week at #TChat Events on Wednesday, February 19th. For details, see the #TChat Preview post: Hiring Great Talent: How Do … Read more
Written by Paul Bailey
Is your job hunt stalled because employers don’t respond to your inquiries? It’s time to rethink your communications strategy. Are you sending generic letters and resumes? Do you emphasize your skills and achievements? There’s a better … Read more
By Raj Sheth, Co-Founder, Recruiterbox
Recruiting has never been more exciting or more complex. Innovation continues to redefine recruitment, as new technology emerges and larger, deeper pools of candidates become available.
“SoMoClo” (or Social/Mobile/Cloud), a term heard often … Read more
That was most surprising to me in last night’s #TChat on interviewing. The fact that most of the participants didn’t think live webcam interviewing was viable.
Here’s a quote: “Skype interviewing is like buying a car on EBay. Saves … Read more
Our last #TChat before Thanksgiving was all about assessments.
What was resoundingly clear was the fact that face-to-face interviews were preferred when making hiring decisions, as opposed to using assessments from last week’s chatters. We are still weighing the … Read more
It is no secret managers, human resource professionals and recruiters often receive stacks and stacks of resumes for each available position and that their main objective is to slash those to a manageable pile for interviews. In other words, disqualifying … Read more
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