Category: Recruiting

Analytics has become a power player in companies across the U.S.  No longer can a company get through the day without pulling up some type of statistic or information that’s based on current or previous analytics. When evaluating a department or a company you’re hiring for, analytics is there to prove the benefits. Senior leaders […]

Putting someone in charge of your business can be a daunting task, but if you’re the owner of a small business and you cannot be there during every open hour, you’ll need to hire someone! Here is a breakdown of what to look for and how to hire a great manager, no matter what level […]

In a very competitive market, job seekers hope that getting certified in their industry will better their chances at getting their dream job.  Even for recruiters, earning certifications can provide the kind of professional skill endorsement that can boost your standing with clients and employers.  As in all industries, obtaining HR certifications costs time and […]

In 2011, the Social Media Specialist became the top job in demand. Most of these jobs were never thought of or even existed only five years before. According to Social Media Influence, job listings for social media positions has increased nearly 600% in the last five years. And according to a survey conducted by CMO.com, […]

In an era when technology reigns supreme and HR professionals are constantly communicating via email, social media, and other online networks, is there a point where we say that all HR professionals are losing the human touch? Does the daily routine of sourcing candidates all across the Internet hurt our “soft” skill set and make […]

Hiring and recruiting for retail positions can be a daunting task. We are all consumers in one way or another and have faced long lines and rude employees at our local retailer’s. In order to have the most efficiently run business you can, your employees must be rated highly. If they are, customers will take […]

Aside from things like cultural fit, location, and management, job seekers name pay as the most important thing when accepting a job. College graduates are told time and time again to look at specific benefits that a company is offering aside from pay before making their choice. It’s probably safe to say that a very […]

According to The Intersect Group, 58% of CFOs indicated that they have had difficulty when trying to fill open accounting and financial positions. As employers search out the perfect candidate, they have found that most don’t have the specialized skill set that the company requires. Hiring managers and others in charge of recruiting this type […]

Since the start of the current economic crisis, several workers who either got laid off, changed positions within the same company, or lost compensation have been searching for alternatives to their current job situation. From the CEO who lost her job because of the recession or the SVP who was demoted with a deep pay […]

Before the official interview with a candidate, there is a huge time investment involved for both the recruiter and the candidate. Filling out applications, reviewing those applications, waiting for phone calls, sorting resumes, conducting phone interviews, and a hundred other things. When the interview stage finally arrives, it’s important that the recruiter has done as […]

Since 2008 there has been a well-known hiring freeze in the hospitality industry. Luckily for recruiters in this industry, this hiring freeze is slowly starting to thaw. Hospitality employers posted 35% more jobs on their websites in 2011 than they did in 2010, and the upward trend continued well into 2012 according to a report […]

Mastering the art of the interview isn’t easy, yet it is an integral part—if not the most crucial part—of the hiring process. After reviewing numerous resumes and cover letters, narrowing down the options, the interview is an opportunity for each candidate to “jump off the page,” to dazzle you with a winning personality and expand […]