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Don't Get HR Generalists and Recruiters Mixed Up

12/2/2019

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Companies often think that having a Human Resources department is synonymous to having a Talent Acquisition team and fail to understand that they have two different functions. While recruiters do usually fall under the HR department, they should not be confused with HR generalists.

Why Data Enrichment Matters

11/22/2019

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Traditional recruiting methods used to rely on reading resumes one-by-one and interviewing a lot of underqualified candidates. Nowadays, talent acquisition teams can leverage technology that is meant to make their jobs easier, faster, and more efficient. This recruitment technology has evolved into more than just job boards, but are these digital tools really more effective and efficient? And with hundreds of talent acquisition solutions, how do employers know which ones are worth investing in?
Hint: It’s all about the data.

Phone Interview: Do's and Don’ts

11/21/2019

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Phone interviews have become the norm. It’s a great way to learn more about the candidate before bringing them in for a face-to-face interview; they save everyone involved time and effort. With the candidate’s resume and LinkedIn profile pulled up in front of them, recruiters and hiring managers can weed out unqualified and uninterested candidates without leaving their desk. But, if you want to be effective in conducting phone interviews, there are a few things to note.

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How to identify your next star employee?

11/21/2019

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Hiring a new employee is always a gamble. After you’ve invested time and resources to source, screen, and train a new hire, you want to be sure there’s a high Return on Investment (ROI). By identifying these core competencies, you’ll be able to figure out who will be your best and brightest employee before you even hire them.

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Top 10 Takeaways from Spring SourceCon 2018

11/21/2019

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On February 26, 2018, headhuntr.io sponsored Spring SourceCon 2018 in Las Vegas!
It was three days of being surrounded by fellow sourcing pros and recruiters. All of the presenters did a great job and our team left with more tools and techniques to find the best candidates.

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What is causing your high turnover rate?

11/21/2019

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It’s well known that a high employee turnover rate comes with increase in cost per position. But what is a turnover rate? Your annual employee turnover rate can be calculated using the following equation:

How to create desirable employee benefits?

11/21/2019

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How does an employee benefit package affect the way you attract candidates?

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Questions Hiring Managers Like to Hear

11/21/2019

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“Do you have any questions for me?” If you really want the job, do not answer with a “No.”

Recruiting shouldn't be a waiting game

11/21/2019

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Waiting around for applicants on job boards won’t guarantee you a perfect candidate. Did you know that only 32% of hired candidates are sourced from job boards? That would suggest only a small percentage of the workforce sees your company’s job board. Only ‘active’ candidates (those looking to leave their current positions) are typically surfing through job boards.

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Impress Your Candidate

11/21/2019

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Are you providing a good candidate experience? Hiring managers and recruiters sometimes forget that it’s not just the candidate that has to put in the effort. From the application to the job interview, your candidate will be judging the company based on the entire process. If your team fails to deliver, you might lose a quality candidate.

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