What Do Recruiters Look For In a Candidate [VIDEO]
There are a few things recruiters look for in a potentially successful candidate. Learn what they are and how to position for success.
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Staffing & Recruiting
5 Qualities of a Great Employee and Candidate
Whether you are hiring and trying to make sure you find the most suitable candidate, or applying for jobs and trying to make sure you’re showing potential employers all your skills and abilities, here are 5 signs to look for in a successful candidate. Goal setter Per a CareeerBuilder.com survey, a strong work ethic
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7 Reasons Recruiters Aren’t Finding Your Resume
When searching for a job, you can use all the help you can get. Working with the right recruiter is a great way to have someone with established relationships advocate your resume to potential employers on your behalf. So, how do you make it easier for recruiters who may have matching job opportunities to find
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How to Spot Resumes with False Information
With a lot of competition for the best jobs, many applicants try to cut corners, embellish or flat our lie on their resume to try to get that illusive call back from a hiring manager. According to Forbes, more than a third of job applicants confess to lying on their resume. Education To find out
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How Do Your Candidates Measure Up?
Are the candidates you are ‘interviewing’ meeting the requirements of your open position? Do you find yourself meeting with candidates who don’t meet the minimum requirements? Are you reviewing countless resumes that don’t align to the job opening?
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4 Common Hiring Mistakes
Making your search too narrow Don’t keep your search too narrow to only include people like yourself or people currently on your team. Having a diversified workforce will improve the chances that you will receive applications from talented applicants who would otherwise not consider your organization. A diverse workforce will build your employer brand, increases
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Top 5 Reasons People Leave Their Jobs
Our recruiters talk to thousands of job seekers, and one of the first questions they ask is “Why did you, or why are you thinking of, leaving your employer?”. We compiled the top reasons given for why people leave their employment. Although this is a list of top answers, there will most likely be a
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Avoid Asking Leading Behavioral Interview Questions
One of the biggest mistakes interviewers make when using behavioral questions is to give away the answer in the question. There are a few things to avoid, such as using loaded, and presumptuous language (adapt, successfully, balance, persuade etc) and instead using less presumptuous language. Here are a few questions to ask that will help identify
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7 Ways We Address Talent Shortages in a Candidate Driven Market
The candidate driven market is defined as a low-supply, high-demand employment scenario. The fact is that there is a “perceived” shortage of talented candidates. They are out there, but more non-traditional, multi-faceted, recruiting approaches are needed to source and recruit these individuals. Additionally, to be successful, it is essential to decrease interview timelines and to gain
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13 Ways to Write an Attention Grabbing Job Description
Is your company investing the time to write a great job description? If the answer is no, then we have good news for you. Most companies don’t, so it’s a great opportunity to stand out and keep the attention of the candidate you are really after. Write a compelling introduction that will grab their attention.
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