Category: Recruiting

Working with graphic designers can be one of the most rewarding and/or disappointing challenges in the marketing world. If your company is small and you don’t have enough work to hire someone full-time—what do you do? Most companies will hire a freelance designer who is basically “on call” for any type of project they need. […]

You can attract better job candidates if you work on eliminating some of the frustrations that are common in the hiring process. New technologies have been introduced that help recruiters keep better track of candidates, but they haven’t eliminated the negatives that seem like an inevitable part of the hiring process. So, what are the […]

With over 225 million members, LinkedIn has become the number one destination for job seekers and recruiters. Looking for candidates on LinkedIn can be difficult if you aren’t sure what to look for or how to spot a fake. To help you, we’ve come up with five LinkedIn tips that will sharpen your recruiting skills […]

Hiring new graduates can be extremely beneficial to your company if you know how to spot the perfect candidate. But it can have the opposite effect if you don’t hire the right skill set. Looking for promising college graduates can be a challenge in itself, because most don’t have the necessary experience or the credentials […]

Social networks have become the place where billions of people hang out and share their lives with the world. Recently, social media network executives at many of these sites have launched campaigns to monetize their sites with advertisements and product placement. The overall power of social media cannot be denied. And just like anything in […]

One of the hardest things to let go of, in all aspects of life, are the biases we develop over time. It happens naturally through our experiences, interactions, and relationships and it is almost inevitable. Since we each have a unique way of looking at life in general, we also each form assumptions and judgments […]

Background checks are becoming more common in the recruiting process. Employers may choose to conduct background checks for several reasons, delving more deeply into the process if the security level of the position requires it. A standard background check for a position may include verifying a candidate’s employment history, school records, and criminal history. But […]

With a slew of new startups popping up as the economy bounces back, human resource professionals are having to adapt quickly. Identifying the critical roles that have the highest impact on business efficiency is the first thing an HR professional needs to do in this situation. The next step is to develop a talent pipeline […]

Many hiring processes have been in place for decades, and recruiters today are looking to improve on them. New recruiting methods have arisen to replace the old, outdated practices. Most of the old practices are outdated simply because new technologies have been introduced that help streamlines the job of a recruiter. What are some of […]

Hiring people with disabilities has been in the news of late, since new U.S. federal rules for government contractors set a goal that 7 % of employees should fall into this category, and a recent report from the National Governor’s Association encouraged states to employ more of the 54 million people with disabilities in the […]

One of the longest-standing debates when it comes to hiring is the question of whether education or experience is more important when determining if you should hire someone. To help you target which is more appropriate for your workplace, we’ll take a look at three common situations, so you can decide which approach is best […]

Being told you are overqualified for a job in a rough job market is one of the most disheartening things a job seekers can hear. In 2010 when the job market was at one of the lowest points ever, those graduating college were frustrated and discouraged about the lack of jobs they were qualified for. […]