As the rate of technological advancement and change continues to accelerate, new tools are being developed and released at such a swift pace that no … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Leah Daniels on Data-Driven Recruiting, Job Apply Rates, Cost Per Application, and More
In Episode 14 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with Leah Daniels, SVP of Strategy at Appcast to discuss recent research into apply rates and cost per … Read more
Stable Recruiting Practices in an Unstable World
As an increasing number of employers ramp up hiring in the coming months, it’s worth revisiting numerous hiring practices to ensure that companies are … Read more
“I Found a Hidden Bias in Our Hiring Process”
I never thought that as a young leader in the startup world, I would lack adaptability. As someone who’s dealt with her fair share of challenges, I didn’t … Read more
New Research Reveals How Candidates Feel About Weird Job Titles
A creative job title can tell a lot about a position or organization, but it might not be quite what’s intended. Take the late “Supreme Leader” of North … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Katrina Kibben on Writing Great Job Postings in a Pandemic
In Episode 9 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with Katrina Kibben, CEO and Founder of Three Ears Media, on the value of great job postings and marketing … Read more
Certifications Are the New Degrees for Tech Jobs
An important trend started in early 2018 that has been changing the foundation of higher education. More than 15 of the biggest names in business went … Read more
Technology Is Killing Job Descriptions
There is an increasing reliance on technology to find talent. Don’t get me wrong. I think the right technology is very useful in recruiting, but there must … Read more
Job Ads Should Focus on Proof, Not Promotion
It’s almost a cliche to say at this point that the pandemic is an opportune time to re-examine a host of recruitment practices. Still, this is … Read more
Talent Acquisition Shifts From Bringing People In to Helping People Out
Once upon a time, when companies laid off workers, their severance packages — if they got any at all — included outplacement services. People would get … Read more
Why You Probably Can’t Recognize Your Own Recruitment Marketing
If you’re like most people today, you’re probably spending a bit more time in front of the television. Which means that you’ve probably viewed … Read more
Niche vs General Job Sites: Is There a Rivalry?
Despite rumors of their demise for the past decade, niche recruitment sites are far from dead. But do they threaten giants such as Indeed, Glassdoor, or … Read more
Hundreds of Companies Unite to Help Recruiters Find Jobs — But There’s a Catch
A new job-aggregation platform launched this week — RecruitersRecruitingRecruiters.com. As the name implies, its mission is “to support our colleagues and … Read more
Coronavirus-Related Jobs Are Percolating
The unemployment rate peaked at 25% during the Great Depression. Decades later, the United States may soon be facing 20% unemployment due to the COVID-19 … Read more
Tom Hacquoil Says Many Recruiters Are Insane
Who’s Tom Hacquoil? Why does he think you’re probably crazy? Hacquoil is CEO of recruitment software provider Pinpoint. He recently gave a … Read more
Educate Hiring Managers on Their Competitive Landscape — Recruit When Competition Is Low
Everyone should already know that the best time to recruit is when the competition is low. However, it’s difficult to find corporate recruiters who … Read more
Greater Inclusion Starts by Stopping These Two Things
The issues surrounding diversity in the workforce have been covered in depth. You know about them, and you know the benefits that your organization can … Read more
A Job Seeker’s Environment Can Kill Your Pipeline
Job seekers are people. People get distracted. So, you have to ask yourself: “Are my recruitment marketing materials attracting and engaging job seekers”? … Read more
Need to Recruit More Applicants? Offer Them a Product Discount
Many search for jobs because they seek more buying power, so why not offer qualified applicants a product discount to meet that interest? Yes, when you’re … Read more
How Not to Write a Job Posting
Seventh Circuit Holds That the ADEA Also Covers Job Applicants, Not Just Employees Employers should keep an eye on a case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for … Read more