In the hyper-tense and increasingly political world we live in, it’s no secret that many organizations are taking strong stances on a number of different … Read more
The Fart Test: Figuring Out How Gender Bias Tools Improve Job Descriptions
When I started my company, I read a book called Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller to clarify my marketing message. Miller identifies the seven … Read more
Industry Experience Is Overrated
In the past, the only way to become an Army Special Forces soldier was to have prior military experience. Then, in 2000, the creation of the X-Ray Program, … Read more
Recruiting Roulette – Round 2
Last week, we brought you our first batch of Recruiting Roulette players from ERE Digital 2.0. This week, we’ve got another round of players from the … Read more
Legal: The Dangers of Rejecting Candidates Based on Employment Gaps
Gaps in employment happen for innumerable reasons. Yet their mere existence purports to be a red flag for many hiring managers. So before you make hiring … Read more
Recruiter Realness: “Recruiters Don’t Understand Our Day-to-Day Struggles”
As recruiters, we talk a lot about metrics. And that’s exactly what I was going to write about for this article…until I realized, maybe it’s not me … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Breaking Down the 2020 Recruiter Nation Survey With Kelly Lavin and Tim Sackett
In Episode 20 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn breaks down the 2020 Recruiter Nation Survey from Jobvite with Kelly Lavin (SVP of Talent at Jobvite) and Tim … Read more
Who’s Ready to Play Recruiting Roulette?
What happens when you fill a bag with random rapid-fire questions about recruiting and then pull those questions out to ask talent acquisition … Read more
TA Tech: HR Tech’s Newest Unicorn Is…Recruiting?
A unicorn is a magical being that my daughter is obsessed with — and also a company that’s valuation has reached $1B. HR tech has had a number of them, … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Illogical Arguments for Greater Diversity
“Why do we still make illogical and counterproductive arguments for diversity and inclusion?” I explored this question in a recent TLNT article (itself … Read more
The Case for Preferring Candidates Without Degrees
The scenario is all too common: The hiring process comes down to two candidates. Both are qualified, but one has a college degree. One does not. As a … Read more
The Big Job Boards Are Failing Employers and Candidates
In a world filled with unlimited options, customizing products and solutions to people’s needs, choices, and personalities is critical to drive buying … Read more
Strategy: Not Your Typical Article About Empathy in Hiring
We are in the middle of Crazy Town, and apparently no one has a map. Covid is at record-high levels across the United States, and there doesn’t seem to be … Read more
The Evolution of Career-Changing Candidates
Given the upheaval of recent months, it should come as no surprise that job and industry shifts are proliferating. The coronavirus crisis (and associated … Read more
The Goal of Employer Branding Is Not to Attract the Most Candidates
In honor of World Employer Branding Day, let’s recognize that as organizations continue to manage through today’s difficult times, there’s one key strategy … Read more
Are Your Interview Questions Alienating Candidates?
Most people would agree that job interviews can be the stuff of nightmares for hopeful candidates who are keen to impress a prospective employer. It’s true … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Recruiting for a Booming Business During COVID With Corey Burns of General RV Center
In Episode 19 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with Corey Burns, director of recruiting and development at General RV Center, about what it’s like … Read more
Top 10 Free Job-Hunting Resources for Talent Acquisition Professionals
We’ve been in recruiting a long time, and have had our share of layoff stints. Fortunately, they’ve been relatively short, which we attribute … Read more
Recruiter Realness: A Debate About Culture and Recruiting Happened at ERE Digital 2.0. Here’s What You Missed.
ERE Digital 2.0 wrapped last week. It was just the thing I needed to lift me out of what felt like a perpetual state of melancholy, indifference, and … Read more
It Took a Pandemic to Prioritize Soft Skills
For years, talent experts have been urging employers to weigh a candidate’s soft skills over their hard skills when hiring. After all, employees can learn … Read more