Recruitment – Page 6 – My Thoughts Exactly

Employee Referrals: Mining Recruitment Gold

Employee referrals are much more important, but still remain a (relatively) low priority for human resources departments. Recruitment through human resources departments have traditionally been from a variety of sources used to find skilled candidates. Most of the time recruiters would consider potential employees in a pool of possible applicants through career sites and jobContinue reading “Employee Referrals: Mining Recruitment Gold”

5 HR Hiring Trends in 2012 And Beyond

5 Strategic Trends in Talent Acquisition for 2012, 2013 and beyond by Sarah White Top strategic trends for talent acquisition leaders and product developers – A look at how business and consumer technology is changing how we recruit, hire and engage in the recruiting process…

TMI? The risks of recruiting using social media profiles

For recruitment and hiring, social media platforms can provide employers and human resources departments a wealth of information about would-be candidates. But is it truly wise to use social media to make hiring decisions? There may be risks involved in relying on online sources that provide TMI—too much information—when choosing your next employee.

Behavioral Interviewing: How to Be a STAR!

“Tell me about a time you solved a problem.” An interviewer who has never uttered these words is simply missing an opportunity—and is only performing half an interview. This question, and all the different ways it can be worded, is at the heart of the behavioral interview, and gets to root of a company’s currentContinue reading “Behavioral Interviewing: How to Be a STAR!”

Most Effective Recruiting in 2012? [Infographic]

Which recruiting sources worked the best in 2012? Has social media truly become a better way to find great talent? A new hiring practices survey conducted by Monster.com answers these questions and more. The best resource for new employees is your existing workforce—a majority of hires were found through referrals. The leading job boards (likeContinue reading “Most Effective Recruiting in 2012? [Infographic]”