Hiring – Page 15 – My Thoughts Exactly

5 Recruitment Fails!

A well-thought recruitment strategy can be the lifeblood of a successful organization. Bringing in the right expertise is required to support a company, keeping it fresh, innovative, competitive and always at the top of the game. Unfortunately, companies often see recruitment as a burden. They want nothing to do with it, and when they do,Continue reading “5 Recruitment Fails!”

Is It My Job to Fire Employees?

Is it HR’s job to fire employees? In most companies, the role of Human Resources staff is painted with a broad brush. Often, HR is tasked with the jobs that managers are reluctant to do—things like discipline, hiring and firing. Many of these responsibilities belong to management, and rightly so. That is not to sayContinue reading “Is It My Job to Fire Employees?”

4 Best Ways to Prepare for Job Interviews

Take a look at the top three most anxiety producing events in a person’s life: Public Speaking Death Failure It is no wonder that preparing for a job interview causes so much grief—it combines two of the three No, you are not going to die in your interview (although you may feel like it), butContinue reading “4 Best Ways to Prepare for Job Interviews”

Social HR and the Employee Lifecycle [Infographic]

For businesses that want to take advantage of social media, it can be a little confusing. There are so many new tools available; the first challenge is to decide where to start. The decision about how a company can “become social” is so much more than choosing delivery channels, like Facebook or Yammer. A socialContinue reading “Social HR and the Employee Lifecycle [Infographic]”

Short & Sweet: The 30-Second Elevator Pitch

Congrats! You made it! You crafted a world-class resume, utterly compelling and error free. You met all the employer’s requirements and possess skills far more than the basic qualifications. After having your resume parsed and nailing the initial screening, you finally have a final interview scheduled. Time to get ready, because it will be yourContinue reading “Short & Sweet: The 30-Second Elevator Pitch”