Did you know that it takes approximately seven seconds to make a lasting first impression? That’s not much time to make sure you get it right? It’s a common part of life and at the end of the day, we’ve all been there. For example, meeting your partner’s parents for the first time or attending a job interview are scenarios most of us can relate to. In short, getting off on the right foot is vital.

Here, we will walk you through just how you should make your perfect…

As it is said, ‘first impression is the last impression’ – same is the concept applied by the recruiters who are responsible of hiring new staff in their company. Every recruiter has a similar mindset or the criteria that needs to be fulfilled by the individuals giving the interview.

Curriculum Vitae or CV is something that depicts the identity of an…

Many CEOs claim to have exceptional intuition about hiring for their executive team. “I know in my gut if someone will be a fit,” they say. Much like the stories of gamblers, who will brag about their winnings (but not tell you about their losses), you only hear about the successful hires.



Too many executive candidates today are good salespeople. They know how to create a good first impression, and hit the CEO directly in the gut with their personality, and win the job offer. A…

The Best Recruiter Celebration is the recognition of all the recruiters who have been voted by the security cleared job seekers over the last year at the Cleared Job Fairs. Over 150 recruiters were recognized this year at a breakfast celebration which included a keynote presentation by Gerry Crispin of Career Crossroads. Gerry commended…

Company celebrations are often anything but, and employees sometimes even dread going to them. You want to help employees feel appreciated and to bond and have fun together, but how do you create the right atmosphere? If you find ways to make your employees and any other guests feel like an important part of the event, you're much more likely to make a lasting impression. For your next corporate event, make sure you follow these steps to make your celebration something everyone can…

 Source: http://blog.gooodjob.com/2012/06/measure-and-improve-the-experience-part-3-in-candidate-experience-series/

In our previous two articles on the candidate experience (read Part 1 and…

Bill Radin's Winning Strategies for Recruiters

Joan was frustrated. A week had gone by since the hiring manager interviewed her top candidate; but since then, she couldn’t get him to return her calls or respond to her emails.

In the meantime, her candidate’s attitude was starting…

This is the time of the year best spent reflecting on the year passed, On our various successes, on our family, on our chosen career, and to re-commit to the coming year, thankful that for us there will be a tomorrow and a second chance to make the all important first-impression.

Personally, I’m happy that I made it through this transitional year no worse for wear. I’ve had many challenges over the course of the last 12 months, from “finding myself” and my place in this new world, to…

This year has been a year of many conferences for me, most of them being dedicated to sourcing: speaking at SourceCon in Atlanta in February 2013, at Sourcing Summit New Zealand in May, at Sourcing Summit…

I’ve observed recently a series of hiring processes in firms from mature to entrepreneurial where each was an object lesson in how not to conduct an interview process and which profoundly affected their ability to win the best candidates.

So, based on these experiences, here are the seven deadly signs of a broken recruitment process and some thoughts…

The bonus is a central component of the employee referral program. It comes in different variations – cash and prizes/non-cash awards. In the grand scheme of planning the technical details of the actual program, the deliberations over this aspect could fall by the wayside, with companies opting for cash as the easier, no-fuss alternative. However, while a cash bonus may require less time to organize, prizes are ultimately the better motivator. Here’s why:…

Job interviews are already stressful enough as it is. Now we're hearing that the time of day you take your interview can affect your chances of being accepted for the next step! In fact, there are even studies that say the day of the week matters.



Whatever is a jobseeker to do? Let's dissect these new findings and then figure out some super stealth ways to ensure your interview goes well, no matter WHEN it is.

Afternoon Interviews Are At a Disadvantage

According to a…

While Capital One’s commercials reflect an earlier time, their hiring process is exceptionally 21st-century. Credit: Capital One

If you are searching for a company that best exemplifies the future of hiring, look no further than Capital One, the Virginia-based banking company.

Capital One…

Our top tips and tricks to help you make an impact using just the power of words!

Employers can gauge a first impression of your CV after as little as 3 seconds of reading it, and often have just 60 seconds to read it in its entirety. How do I get 3 seconds of greatness into my CV, you may be thinking?…

So here's the deal. We get sent a lot of press releases about cool things happening in our industry and if our editorial team thinks there is actual value in sharing it with the broader audience, you're going to start seeing it here on RecruitingBlogs. 

Today, we were sent the press release below about the 2015 iTalent Europe Competition. …