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10 Signs You Should Hire a Candidate [Infographic]

29 March 2016

Finding the right job candidate can be a daunting process for employers. On average, a corporation will receive 250 applications for an open position. Out of these, normally an employer will narrow down their selection to between four and six potential job candidates. When narrowing down your choices and deciding which one candidate is best…

4 Ways Hiring Practices Evolve as Companies Scale Past Startup

24 March 2016

As organizations grow, they mature. Founders and employees learn what works and what doesn’t. They put systems in place to become more effective and efficient. This happens across all functions, and hiring is no exception. According to Tom Armour, co-founder of High Return Selection, a recruiting consulting firm, there are generally three distinct hiring phases tied…

Why Water Cooler Conversation is Underrated

22 March 2016

Working in teams isn’t easy. Whenever you add a new person to the team, the dynamic will inevitably change. People who work well on their own might struggle when placed on a team – it could be that particular set of people, or maybe just the addition of other people in general. We can get…

6 Ways to Remove Hiring Bias from the Recruitment Process

17 March 2016

“The funniest thing I heard recently was I had heard for a part that I was too sophisticated. And I was like, ‘Oh, that sounds nice.’ I like that feedback. I didn’t get the part, but I’m a very sophisticated person. And then I found out later that they actually said ‘old.’ I want to…

How Recruiting Software Can Help You Make the Right Hire

15 March 2016

According to a 2013 hiring study from CareerBuilder, 66 percent of U.S. employers have been affected by a bad hire. Besides wasting your recruiters’ time and your company’s money, bad hires can profoundly affect the long-term viability of your organization. Recruiting software, when used correctly, can help you make the right hire to grow your…

7 Common LinkedIn Mistakes for Recruiters to Avoid

10 March 2016

There’s no denying the power of LinkedIn. With 414 million users across 200 countries and territories, the career-oriented social network is a valuable tool in every recruiter’s arsenal. But it can also be a minefield filled with faux pas waiting to be made. With a few wrong moves, you can easily turn off talent. We spoke with…

Why Use a Recruitment Agency? Benefits, Fees and Everything You Need to Know When Using These Companies

08 March 2016

When you’re looking to put workers in chairs, you might consider using a recruitment agency or service to get the job done. There are a variety of services available, but should you use them, and how do you get the most for your money? The cost of hiring can exceed $40,000 per employee. Some of…

5 Keys to Writing a Seriously Effective Job Description

03 March 2016

One of the biggest mistakes an HR department can make is underestimating the power of their job descriptions. While a hiring cycle can sometimes feel like everyone is merely going through the motions, neglecting important aspects of a job description can actually make everyone’s jobs more complicated. If you don’t write the job description and…

3 Steps to Create a Hiring Process to Identify the Best Candidates

29 February 2016

Developing an organized hiring process is an essential aspect of successful recruitment. By establishing a thorough hiring process, you’ll ensure that all of your candidates are evaluated using the same criteria, and you’ll be less susceptible to make impulse hiring decisions. 1. Customize Your Stages After you create a job opening, you have to know…

Salary Transparency in the Workplace: How it Affects Recruitment and Retention

25 February 2016

Let’s break the wall of silence and talk about salaries. How much employees are paid is vitally important to a company’s bottom line. Pay employees too much, the company might not be profitable enough to stay financially viable. Pay employees too little, the company may have a hard time retaining employees. Determining the right level…