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May 1st, 2014

How to Write More Effective Job Posts

How to Write More Effective Job Posts

Table of Contents Here are 5 ways to write successful job ads: 1 – Know What You Want and What You’ve Got 2 – Be Smart About Job Titles 3 – Consider Design 4 – Secretly Screen 5 – Use the Right Marketing Channels Job ads are ads. Sure, it’s important that they describe your open position, […]

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April 17th, 2014

3 Reasons Your Employee Culture Must Get Social

3 Reasons Your Employee Culture Must Get Social

What if you made your employees an active part of your hiring process? What if you gave them the chance to participate in, and expand your social strategy? What if you could inspire them to become social media brand ambassadors for your organization? Social media is made powerful by people. The more people spreading your […]

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April 3rd, 2014

How to Actively Search for the Best Candidates

How to Actively Search for the Best Candidates

When it comes to employees, bad apples do spoil the whole bunch. Team members who lack the skills to do their job well, or the social graces to get along with others: make more work for everyone else by forcing their peers to pick up their slack, are a huge drain on their superiors’ time, […]

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March 19th, 2014

Boost Your Hiring Success with this Effective Combination

Boost Your Hiring Success

Referrals bring in the best employees. They have higher retention rates, perform better, and are more likely to fit with your company culture. This is old news… But did you know that all of this can also be said about social recruiting? Recruiters are now reporting that social media comes in just below referrals as […]

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March 13th, 2014

Recruiting Is Broken: 5 Ways To Fix It

5 Ways To Fix It

  The hiring process is flawed. Don’t believe me? Just ask Leadership IQ who recently reported that: “Almost half of all hires fail within the first 18 months on the job” Across the board, the number one problem many companies face is hiring qualified employees who fit. Whether it’s a huge retail chain, or a […]

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March 6th, 2014

Social Media and Job Boards: A Perfect Match!

Social Media and Job Boards: A Perfect Match!

Companies who use social media, as well as job boards for their recruiting, see an increase in candidate quantity by around 50%. They also see a significant increase in quality of hire, and a decrease in time to hire! Sharing the jobs you post to social networks is one of the best ways you can […]

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March 4th, 2014

Should You Put Hobbies on Your Resume?

Should You Put Hobbies on Your Resume?

Job seekers often wonder if they should include hobbies and interests on their resumes. Some people say these details help break the ice at an interview and make the job seeker stand out.

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February 27th, 2014

3 Essentials of Facebook Recruiting Strategy

3 Essentials of Facebook Recruiting Strategy

Facebook is an incredibly useful hiring tool. Not only does it have a massive user base, but Facebook also provides a wealth of sourcing and recruitment friendly tools such as graph search, and targeted ads. “84% of job seekers have a Facebook profile” This is why so many employers are flocking to the social network […]

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February 20th, 2014

3 Effective Ways to Recruit Millennials

3 Effective Ways to Recruit Millennials

Millennials currently make up around 36% of the workforce, and as the baby boomer population retires in greater numbers, that percentage will just keep getting higher. The shift towards a labor market comprised of younger candidates requires a shift in recruiting strategy. This generation of candidate has very different expectations of their potential employer than […]

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January 26th, 2014

Why Creating Fair Salary Structures is Important for Your Organization

Why Creating Fair Salary Structures is Important for Your Organization

An organization needs talented and skilled individuals to build a successful business. Because these talented people are highly sought after, an attractive pay structure is often the key to bringing the best candidates on board. Studies have shown that a fair compensation system is among one of the most effective ways in retaining and motivating employees.

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