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SHRM Report: Use of Background Checks in Hiring

SHRM Survey Findings: BackgroundChecking—The Use of Criminal BackgroundChecks in Hiring Decisions Do organizations conduct criminal background checks on job candidates? If they do, how often and under what circumstances? Courtesy: 2012 backgroundcheck criminal_final from shrm This study by the Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 69 percent of companies claim to conduct criminal background checks onContinue reading “SHRM Report: Use of Background Checks in Hiring”

5 Reasons Why Your Resume Bombed

Good morning, job seekers! You know the drill. Wake up, get some coffee, grab a bite to eat, fire up the computer and check your email. If you are like most people, your inbox is already crammed with messages; some important, but most are junk, ads or spam. Today, searching for a new job onlineContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Your Resume Bombed”

No Bad Hires: Interview Questions to Ask First!

For both employers and job seekers, the whole process of filling a vacant position rests on one thing — a great interview. Much hangs in the balance, and the dialogue of the interview can be the deciding factor. Hiring the wrong employee—not just lacking skills, but a poor fit for the company culture—can cost thousandsContinue reading “No Bad Hires: Interview Questions to Ask First!”

9 Questions for Getting Hired

The most important decision a company makes about employees is whether to hire them. Whether a company succeeds or fails ultimately depends on whether it hired the right people to effectively execute its strategies. For job seekers, the primary goal is finding the right job for your skills, talents and personality. The resume is anContinue reading “9 Questions for Getting Hired”

Referral Madness!

Learn how employee referral programs turn good employees into great recruiters and grow your bottom line! Frequently, the best hires come from pre qualified candidates, and referrals have consistently been a primary source of high-quality potential employees. How can business make the most of this winning recruitment strategy? A recruitment system that includes an employee referral program!Continue reading “Referral Madness!”