Category: Screening

Innovative Ways to Find Talent

7/8/2018

Talent acquisition teams can’t rely on traditional recruiting methods when talent is in short supply. It’s time to get creative! Recruiting strategies must evolve as technology becomes more prevalent in all aspects of our lives.

Here are a few tactics you can integrate into your hiring process that can help broaden your talent pool:

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What’s Slowing Down Your Hiring Process?

6/25/2018

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Competition for talent is stiff. Talent acquisition teams are scrambling to attract and hire top-tier candidates as quickly as possible. A SHRM Survey indicated that the average time it takes to fill a position is 36 days, though it varies across industries. The Health Service industry has an average time to hire of 49 days! Having a speedy hiring process gives you an advantage over your competitors. Since 47% of declined offers are due to candidates accepting other jobs, you can’t afford to be slow. So, what are the most common reasons for a slow recruiting process?

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Phone Interview: Dos and Don’ts

5/1/2018

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.

How to identify your next star employee?

4/12/2018

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.

Questions Hiring Managers Like to Hear

12/27/2017

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

That’s your cue to turn the tables around and be the interviewer. Asking questions shows the hiring manager that you’re interested and serious about the getting the job. Most hiring managers and recruiters are more likely to hire a candidate that asks questions rather than just answering.

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Recruiting should not be a waiting game

12/4/2017

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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.

According to LinkedIn’s 2016 Global Talent Trends, 90% of professionals are open to speaking to a recruiter but only 36% of the working force are active candidates. So, who are the remaining 64%? They are your passive candidates.

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Reading Between the Lines

11/27/2017

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You’ve got an important job opening and there’s a stack of resumes that need to be screened. It’s time to narrow the field and find candidates that are worth bringing in for an interview.

As a hiring manager, you need to uncover the truths that are hidden beneath the text of a resume. We’re not just talking about simple grammar or spelling mistakes; be aware of candidates who withhold the full truth about previous employers or jobs.

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Don’t Make These Hiring Mistakes

11/20/2017

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Most companies spend a large amount of time, energy, and resources looking for the perfect candidate. After all of this effort, you want to ensure that your newly hired employees are going to stick around.
If you don’t want to increase your company’s turnover rate, avoid these hiring mistakes.

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Reel In Candidates with the Perfect Job Description

11/16/2017

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Nowadays, to create a job, post all you need to do is to fill out the required fields on a site like Indeed.com. However, if you want to attract the best candidates, it’s best to have a very thorough job description on hand.

Think of your job description as sales pitch. You want to be able to sell your company and the job position to as many candidates as possible. How? Just keep these tips in mind.

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RESOURCES

Innovative Ways to Find Talent

What’s Slowing Down Your Hiring Process?

Phone Interview: Dos and Don’ts

How to identify your next star employee?

Questions Hiring Managers Like to Hear

Recruiting should not be a waiting game

Reading Between the Lines

Don’t Make These Hiring Mistakes

Reel In Candidates with the Perfect Job Description

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