Your organization’s job ads, job descriptions, and application process all have a dramatic impact on the number of candidates you attract to your open … Read more
It’s Raining Candidates! Hallelujah?
If you’ve been in recruiting for any length of time, you’ve dealt with that one hiring manager. You know the one. The one who is never satisfied, who wants … 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
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
The Problem With Entry-Level Job Postings
When I graduated, I was going to be a marketing executive. I would work at the big ad agencies, and everyone would just be dying to hire me. I’m … Read more
A Drunk History of Job Postings
Have you ever watched the show Drunk History? It was on Comedy Central and recently canceled, unfortunately. They would have a storyteller voice over a … Read more
By the Time You Finish Reading This, Your Tech Job Post May Be Outdated
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