Working with a Difficult Hiring Manager
Much has been written about the talent shortage, and the challenges it presents. But what about other challenges you come up against in your job as a recruiter?
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You Wouldn't Be Rude to Job Applicants? Would You?
Time and time again, it seems job applicants are frustrated with the entire recruiting process. From applying for jobs from which they never hear back, to hearing back long after they’ve accepted an inferior opportunity, the job search can be frustrating. This situation is less than optimal for either side—employers risk losing out on good […]
Why You Want to Hire People Who Are Curious
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it has built many a great company. Those who dare ask “why” have the potential to influence everything from day-to-day operations to product development and more.
Not Quite Qualified
You’ve found a job candidate who has some of the qualifications for the job. Should you take a chance and hire the person? Or should you keep looking?
Workforce Challenges Impact Growth at Middle Market Companies
Nearly four out of 10 middle market executives say a lack of talent constrains their company’s ability to grow, according to “Help Wanted,” a report by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), in conjunction with the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program.
Nonprofit Hiring Trends
Whether you’re a nonprofit organization seeking job candidates or a company competing with nonprofits for talent, new research has implications for recruiting and hiring.
Surveys Find Employees Care About Their Workspace
An employee’s workspace matters. This seems to be the bottom line of two new surveys from staffing firm Robert Half.
Diversity of Thought
Are you drawn to job candidates who remind you … of yourself? While people often seek like-minded individuals as friends, the workplace should not reflect this kind of preference.
More Jobs Are Now Suitable for Flexible Work
Maybe you want to hire an account executive, client services coordinator, or financial analyst? Perhaps you’re in the market for an information security analyst, product manager, or statistician. If so, offering candidates a flexible schedule, remote work, or other nontraditional options can boost your recruiting efforts.
Getting Feedback from Job Applicants
Has your organization implemented any type of formal or informal ways to get feedback about your hiring and recruiting process? Doing so can help you to gain insights on how to improve the process to make it more efficient. Let’s take a look at why employers may consider trying to get applicant feedback, how they […]