“Time to Hire” is a longstanding efficacy metric in corporate recruiting, one that has shaped the way that recruiting professionals source talent. In trying to keep their time to hire down, recruiters focus on the jobs that have been open the longest, which are not necessarily those..
The Great Recession was a historically difficult time to be seeking gainful employment. Approximately 10 percent of Americans were out of work, with millennials fairing particularly poorly. Companies were forced to reevaluate who was integral to their business and to completely..
Take a poll of everyone you know, and odds are that the vast majority uses Facebook on a daily, or at the very least, monthly basis. It has risen dramatically in popularity since it was introduced in the mid-2000s, and has more users sharing pictures of their cats or misguided political..
The United States likes being the best at everything we do. You might say it’s an obsession of ours. However, there are a few ways that America dominates the international competition that do not warrant bragging rights. We are the unquestioned champions of credit card debt and fraud...
The need for speed. It’s not just a video game or a legendary “Top Gun” quote. In the world of business, it’s so much more.
A company’s hiring process can go perfectly at every level in terms of execution, but if it is too slow, it is inherently flawed. Slow hiring processes may upset..
The hiring process, as many can attest, is an expensive one. There is no 99 cent store to browse where employers can find new workers. And realistically, if there were, the quality probably wouldn’t be worth opening your wallet.
Depending on the size of the company, the cost-per-hire..
If you were a soldier in war, and you looked to your left on the battlefield, you’d likely prefer to see someone with multiple tours of duty under their belt than a kid straight out of high school who’s not even old enough to order a beer with dinner yet. There’s also the strong..
The phrase “cultural fit” gets tossed around a lot in the hiring process. Every person is scrutinized not only for what type of skillset they bring to the table, but for their personality as well. Hiring managers don’t want to bring someone aboard only to find out they are constantly..
No one likes returning to anything with their tail between their legs, especially a previous place of employment. It takes a lot of courage to swallow one’s pride and walk through that old boardroom door, but sometimes a rehire can also be the best hire.
As an employer, it’s your..
This is the fourth part in our ongoing series on recommended sourcing techniques. For other parts of the series, please view:
#1 Internal Promotions #2 Referrals#3 Job Boards
This is the place the pros turn for talent. LinkedIn can be an extremely powerful tool in an experienced hand...