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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SamParker
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March 13th, 2014
Recruiting Is Broken: 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 […]
Read MoreMarch 6th, 2014
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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 27th, 2014
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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 20th, 2014
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 […]
Read MoreNovember 1st, 2013
BC Jobs is Pleased to Announce Full Mobile Optimization!
BC Jobs is now mobile! Why is this so important? Well, Jobvite’s 2013 social recruiting survey reported over 1 billion job applications from mobile in the U.S. alone. Over 60% of job seekers use mobile devices to hunt for work, and that number just keeps growing. Recruiting is mobile. This is why we made it […]
Read MoreOctober 1st, 2013
Better Recruiting with Facebook Professional Skills
Facebook is becoming a much more commonly used tool for recruiting. This is in huge part due to the social network’s massive user base (over 1 billion active users), and the many Facebook recruiting apps on the market, making it easier than ever to attract applicants. Recently Facebook added a “Professional Skills” section to user’s […]
Read MoreMay 17th, 2013
Learn Facebook Recruiting Best Practices from the Masters
When it comes to learning new tricks, examples go a long, long way. It’s one thing to read tips and tricks about how to recruit, create an employer brand, and implement social media strategies, but actually seeing these practices in action can take your comprehension to the next level. Facebook recruiting is still relatively new […]
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