Helping to Grow a Workforce
Companies often offer education and training, to further the skills of their employees and attract job candidates. A new initiative by home improvement retailer Lowe’s aims to do this, and more.
Tag: candidates
Are You Encountering Résumé Fraud?
Résumé fraud occurs anytime someone intentionally provides false information on his or her résumé, presumably with the hopes it will make him or her more likely to be considered for a job. This often also encompasses application fraud—which is the same idea, but it occurs anywhere in the application process.
Do You Have a Strategic Recruitment Marketing Strategy?
Attracting the right candidates is a difficult task and savvy recruiters must be creative and innovative. A recruiter’s primary goal is to quickly fill openings with people who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and cultural fit for their organization’s needs. The days when you could post an opening on a job board and receive plenty […]
Celebrating Diversity Makes Your Company More Attractive
Research shows companies plan to spend more on diversity and inclusion programs this year, in an effort to attract job candidates.
Put the Ball in Their Court—Effective Job Interview Techniques
In light of March Madness, it seems appropriate to think about your job interview techniques in terms of effective offensive and defensive moves. Best way to start? Put the ball in the job applicant’s court.
When Experience Isn’t Transferable
Recruiters are taught to look for “transferable experience,” with the idea that tasks and responsibilities will readily translate to another environment.
Salary Aside, What Matters Most to Workers
Beyond the paycheck, what factors are critical for candidates considering job offers?
Addressing the Black Hole
Even as advocates for a positive candidate experience appear to be making inroads in corporate America, small businesses seem to be missing the message.
Avoiding Corporate Speak
If your company uses a lot of business jargon, you may be turning off would-be job applicants.
How Recruiting with Video Reduces Screening Times
We are living in a digital age that is currently faced with a competitive candidate-driven market. Talent acquisition professionals are “mining for gold” it seems when searching for top talent.