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4 Guidelines for Optimal Job Application Conversion Rates
ExactHire HR Trends
JUNE 30, 2016
Check out this statistic from a study referenced in an ERE post : “For every 100 candidates who click through from a job advertisement to a recruitment portal on a desktop device, an average of 8 will complete a job application. This feature allows you to ask only the absolute need-to-know-now questions of applicants in the very beginning of the recruiting process. percent.”
What’s Your Recruiting Personality? [QUIZ]
ExactHire HR Trends
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Looking to get into the recruiting profession? Or, maybe you’re already a seasoned pro but just want to better identify your true recruiting strengths? Whatever the case, take ExactHire’s “What’s Your Recruiting Personality?” From recruiting analytics and compliance reporting to social media and screening, this entertaining yet informative quiz will use your answers to ten short multiple choice questions to point you in the direction of your most prominent recruitment personality type. The post What’s Your Recruiting Personality?
Are You Delivering on Your Employment Brand?
ExactHire HR Trends
AUGUST 19, 2016
Recruiting employment brand; company culture; employee engagement; recruitment HR trendsWhat is an employment brand? In short, it’s how employees and potential employees view you as an employer. As a business you go through the painstaking process of identifying your ideal customers and what they value, than work tirelessly to deliver. Your employment brand is no different.
4 Considerations for Your Mobile Recruiting Mix
ExactHire HR Trends
JUNE 13, 2016
Mastering the art of social media utilization isn’t the only key to implementing an enviable mobile recruiting strategy. In order to thrive in what might be called the “mobile recruiting wild,” these elements must be addressed. Your approach to connecting with candidates, as well as the budget available for recruitment spending are critical factors for consideration.
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Payroll Service Bureaus – Are Clients a Flight Risk? [Infographic]
ExactHire HR Trends
MARCH 31, 2016
However, advances in other human resources-related technologies in recent years have, for the first time, enabled increasing numbers of smaller businesses to automate administrative tasks related to recruiting, employee onboarding, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), background checking and reference checking. And, to do so for a reasonable price. Click here to enlarge ).
How to Turn Pay Secrecy Obstacles Into Pay Transparency Opportunities
ExactHire HR Trends
AUGUST 25, 2016
It gave me pause because while, especially as a female with a recruiting/HR background, I have never consciously been a part of a decision to underpay a new hire, what if my peers and I have unintentionally perpetuated pay inequity simply because I’ve been privy to applicants’ salary history in the past? I’ve been thinking about the impact of snap decisions a lot lately. Free ATS Trial.
Trending: Reverse Job Fairs
ExactHire HR Trends
MAY 18, 2015
newer fad that seems to be catching on in the recruiting world is a trend referred to as Reverse Job Fairs, or RJF. All the while, hiring managers and recruiters can walk around and see what type of talent is available. RJFs display the job-seeker’s assets and allow the HR/ recruiting role to peruse the stock of potential candidates. Money makes the world go ‘round.
When Should I Buy Applicant Tracking Software? – Whiteboard [VIDEO]
ExactHire HR Trends
JULY 1, 2014
In today’s Whiteboard Chat, Jeff Hallam shares his insight on the most obvious indicators that it may be appropriate for a small- to medium-sized business to implement a recruiting software solution for the first time. Video Transcript: Hi there! Today we’re going to take a look at something that comes up quite a bit as I’m out talking with organizations.
Hiring Solutions and Technology for Auto Dealers
ExactHire HR Trends
DECEMBER 13, 2013
HR Solutions applicant tracking system ATS features HR tech HR trends recruiting SaaSWith the automotive industry seeing a rebound over the past couple of years, we’ve had the opportunity to customize our applicant tracking system technology for auto dealers around the country. These applicants are used to doing things online and expect potential employers to follow suit.
Mobile Recruiting Strategy Fails – When Your Organization Isn’t Prepared
ExactHire HR Trends
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
You built a mobile recruiting presence, the applicants came…but then your organization wasn’t ready. Or, maybe you’re well on your way toward social recruiting Shangri La and you sense that a few hiring managers may be late to the party. In this blog, I’ll review five mobile recruiting strategy fails encountered when a business is not prepared in the hopes that you can avoid the same mistakes. 1 – Failure To Get Buy In. ” So ask yourself what percentage of your recruiting efforts focus on that population and then take appropriate action.
Employee Referrals – Use Technology to Help Track and Reward
ExactHire HR Trends
DECEMBER 20, 2013
There’s a lot of talk in our market these days about where recruiting is headed. Whether you see these trends affecting your organization or not, there is a recruiting strategy that is worth considering — employee referrals. Lower cost — even if you pay employees for referrals, it is widely acknowledged that this cost is far lower than the typical costs born through standard recruiting techniques. HR Solutions Recruiting applicant tracking system employee referrals HR tech HR trends recruiting SaaSThis is nothing new. Image credit: female smile.
Arrogant Recruiting
HR Hardball
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
One thing he discovered rather quickly when discussing this situation with his recruiting team is that the on-line application process was taking a minimum of 45 minutes. The concern of recruiters, of course, is that candidates are being lost before ever making contact with the company, due to a cumbersome on-line application process. ( published on LinkedIn, November 17, 2015).
Experts Discuss: The Future of Mobile Recruiting
ClearCompany HRM
JANUARY 13, 2016
Mobile Recruiting
10 Ways to Amplify Your Recruiting Department
ClearCompany HRM
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Is your recruiting process disorganized? Are your recruiters frustrated with outdated technology and tired recruiting methods? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your recruiting department could use an overhaul. Here’s a checklist with ten ways to amp up your recruiting game! Recruitment Talent Sourcing
The New Recruiting Metric: First Year Retention
UpstartHR
AUGUST 24, 2015
Recruiting, in some ways, is actually easier to measure because it is very similar to sales: you either have results or you don’t. Today I want to talk about first year retention, a measure that I believe is going to continue to grow as a recruiting metric, even though many companies wouldn’t consider it even remotely linked to recruiting as of today.
Recruiting “Leftovers”
HR Hardball
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
metaphor alert] You just described most corporate recruiting “menus.” ” Your recruiters are overwhelmed, out of time, out of patience, and out of energy. recruiter finds 5 or 6 resumés that fit the profile, then moves on to the next requisition. But, like unicorns and Bigfoot, that particular recruiter remains elusive. ” Edible? But guess what?
Why Do We (So) Often Recruit the Wrong People?
EmployeeConnect
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Too late though, our judgment has led to a bad hire and we ended up recruiting the wrong person for the job. The problem lies in the fact that we often fail to perceive a person in an objective way during the recruitment process as a number of biases influence our perceptions. RecruitmentA candidate is generally judged based on the success of his previous work experiences.
5 Tips to Make Text Messaging an Effective Recruitment Channel
ClearCompany HRM
AUGUST 6, 2015
Recruitment Messaging
7 Recruiting Competencies to Guide the 21st Century Recruiter
Blogging 4 Jobs
AUGUST 30, 2016
I used to think that recruiters were just the same as human resources professionals. I was wrong. I was in fact very wrong. You can click here to read the talent acquisition and recruiting trends piece. Whether you are an HR practitioner, recruiter or leader, you are responsible for finding, cultivating and building talent within your organization. Recruiters are strong.
Hiring Smarter through Mobile Recruitment
TriNet
JANUARY 11, 2016
Talent Acquisition mobile recruitmentWhat if you could dramatically increase the number of job applications your company receives? Attracting qualified candidates to your open positions is easier than you might think. The secret? Visit site for full story.
LinkedIn Adds 2 New Features for Recruiters & Job Seekers
Blogging 4 Jobs
OCTOBER 11, 2016
I talk to recruiters and job seekers every day. LinkedIn just gave a nice connection lift to both recruiters and job seekers with two new updates. Recruiters using LinkedIn Recruiter can find more interested candidates and reduce the time to hire. Job seekers can signal interest privately and send a signal to recruiters midway in the application process. 1. Open
Recruiting High Performers: Compensation Out, Compassion In
ClearCompany HRM
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
What’s the key to recruiting high performers ? Recruiting high performersEvery company wants high performers. They’re more productive, highly driven, can save you money on hiring and, if you can keep them around long enough, they have the potential to do great things for your organization. Compassion.
Craziest Exchanges with Tech Recruiters
Dice
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Tech recruiters perform a valuable service that benefits both tech pros and hiring managers. For example, some recruiters use corny pick-up lines to try and grab the attention of busy prospects, while others send confusing pitches that are riddled with clichés, murky job descriptions and doublespeak. Tech pros often receive confusing or mixed messages from recruiters.
The Recruiting Reel Episode 3: Tips for First-Time Recruiters
Spark Hire
OCTOBER 20, 2015
And this is The Recruiting Reel, a video series in which we discuss real recruiting challenges with prominent recruiting experts to provide you with actionable tips you can apply to your own recruiting. Today’s show features Greg Savage, a global recruiter with 35 years of experience owning, managing, and growing staffing businesses across the world. Quality.
Inbound Recruiting Is Killing Your Talent
The Tim Sackett Project
AUGUST 18, 2016
Most recruiting done today is inbound recruiting. Too much inbound recruiting kills your overall talent. Inbound recruiting relies on active applicants. You aren’t even touching 75-80% of the total workforce by using inbound recruiting. But, But, Inbound Recruiting is great because that 25% is still a huge number and boy can we still get a bunch of applicants and, well, it’s easier. I don’t have stats on this (if you find them please share!) but I would guess 90% of organizations only use Inbound Recruiting!
Is social recruiting discriminatory?
Ohio Employer's Law
OCTOBER 20, 2016
For purposes of this post, consider the use of social media as a recruiting tool. If an employer is relying primarily on LinkedIn to source and recruit candidates, does its use disparately impact one race or sex over another? Yesterday, I noted that the EEOC is examining the impact of “big data” on how employers reach employment decisions. What is disparate impact,” you ask?
Recruiting Secret #36
The Tim Sackett Project
AUGUST 15, 2016
Everyone wants to know the secret to great recruiting. Recruiters want to know each other’s secrets to finding great talent. Recruiting Secret #36 – . Most hires you will make as a recruiter will find you. There is still a prevailing idea in recruiting, especially on the corporate side, you should make it difficult for candidates to be able to get in touch with and find you. Great recruiters. The best recruiters in any industry, are easy to find. Candidates want to know how to get into companies. You don’t find them. Are you?
For Recruiters, This Is What Goes Bump In The Night
Spark Hire
OCTOBER 27, 2016
It was a dark and stormy night on Recruiting Street. It was just another terrible recruiting nightmare. Being a recruiter can be a very rewarding career. Have no fear, we’ve created the following infographic with tips to help you make it through even the toughest recruiting situations. Talent Acquisition recruiting recruiting red flags recruiting tips
5 Unique Benefits of Competency Based Recruitment and Selection
ClearCompany HRM
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Recruiting & SourcingThe hiring decision assesses three components: knowledge, skills and competencies. Candidates must possess professional knowledge and institutional knowledge to perform on the job, and they must have the functional and technical skills required of the role.
The Recruiter Diaries: Interview Mistakes
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 16, 2015
As a recruiter, you get to see the most dreadful, surprising and sometimes hilarious candidate interview mistakes imaginable. Here’s what some of today’s recruiters have endured throughout their careers in recruiting. The workforce might be evolving, but the mistakes of today pretty much line up with the interview mistakes people have been making for decades. Interviews
Recruiting in a Winter Wonderland
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 19, 2014
For recruiters, the winter season can throw up some roadblocks, but you have a choice. Are you going to let the storm outside hold you down, or are you going to recruit in a winter wonderland? Recruiting Paperless Onboarding Not everyone sees winter as the beautiful transformation of nature that it can be. You decide.
3 Signs You’re a Proactive Recruiter
Spark Hire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
The most successful recruiters are the ones who are proactive versus reactive. Proactive recruiters are always on top of the game and because of this they are able to fill positions with the right talent and with the speed that hiring managers need. There are three easy ways to know if you are a proactive recruiter: 1. You recruit BEFORE the jobs are available.
Social Recruiting 101: LinkedIn Profile for Recruiters
Blogging 4 Jobs
DECEMBER 7, 2015
One of my clients is a successful and interesting recruiter. Jay recruits senior executives in the oil industry. He was incredibly adept with the LinkedIn Recruiter platform for his candidate searches but needed help with his personal brand and profile. have never been a recruiter myself, but I am a life long sales person, and I have had the opportunity to work with many recruiters who happened to participate in my LinkedIn workshops. also work with job seekers and college students and have helped them connect with recruiters. Photo. Summary. Headline.
Michigan Recruiter’s Conference 2016 Takeaways
The Tim Sackett Project
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Last week the 3rd annual Michigan Recruiter’s Conference took place in Grand Rapids, MI onsite at our corporate host Amway World Headquarters. But, for those who haven’t seen him, they believe, “oh, here comes some old dude to tell us how he recruited people back in WWII!” 150 Corporate Talent Acquisition Leaders and Pros participated and heard from an outstanding lineup of speakers including Gerry Crispin, Laurie Ruettimann, Chris Bailey, Kerri Mills and Katie Born. leave each time amazed at the talent we are able to bring into Michigan! Wait, he has!
3 Simple Ways to Tidy Up Your Recruiting Process
ClearCompany HRM
MARCH 8, 2016
Despite the hectic job of a recruiter, which consists daily of answering phone calls and emails, completing ATS searches, social recruiting searches, mind-numbing data entry and let’s not forget interacting with live-action humans like co-workers and bosses, they have to constantly assess how efficient their own processes are. Recruitment Process
3 Questions to Keep Your Recruiting Aligned With the Business
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Hint: your employees.) A study by SHRM shows that 95% of recruiters expect recruiting to be as or more challenging next year. Everyone wants to hire and retain the best, so we’re constantly revisiting and questioning everything we’ve ever thought we knew about the sourcing and recruiting process. As a business leader, you know who makes your company run.
What NBC’s Olympic Coverage Can Teach You About Recruiting
Hoops
AUGUST 18, 2016
Which brings us to recruiting in the digital age. If this sound like your company, it's time for a recruiting makeover. Streamline your recruiting process by using 21st century methods to connect to jobseekers – that means the web, email, and text. The Rio Olympics took place in front of 78,000 live spectators and was watched by well over 33.4 million viewers on NBC.
7 Smart Ways to Reinvent Your Recruiting Strategy
TriNet
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Guest post by BankOpening.co.uk In a competitive hiring environment, successful recruiters take advantage of various novel trends to build a robust working culture and attract top talents to their. Recruiting HR recruitingVisit site for full story.





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