I’m a Cubs fan.  Have been all of my life.  Last year the Cubs won the World Series and it was an incredible ride all year long.  This year, not so much.  They are playing 500 baseball (roughly the same number of wins as losses) and while they could still turn it on, they aren’t dominating like they did last year.

This year some other teams are dominating.  The Astros and Dodgers to name a couple.  The Astros have clearly followed the same process as the Cubs.  Drafting well, building…

In the business world, for-profit and non-profit organizations are often described as completely different entities with little to no relation to one another. What many business owners fail to understand, however, is the mutual benefit that can accrue when a for-profit business partners with a non-profit charity organization. Here are just four of the ways such a…

Working with a recruitment firm is a smart and effective way to handle the hiring process at your organization. Recruitment firms come with a vast network of connections and can more quickly and efficiently locate, evaluate, and secure top talent. According to the Wall Street Journal, companies with more than 10,000 employees globally pay a median figure of $1,949…

s a HR recruiter, you certainly want to know where the most qualified as well as large talent base to find, though most of the recruiters these days too, do not use social media as their effective as well easy way to find candidates. If you are among them, try to get involved in social media as well as possible. The possibility of…

Anyone that knows me knows that I do not cook so talking about ingredients is a little ironic. But the analogy I am using is a good one to explain how digital marketing can be successful so I have the oven on (virtually speaking) and I am ready to create.

We are currently in an environment where we are getting bombarded with content at a crazy pace (thanks Facebook). There is an expert on every corner telling you if you did (insert their product or skillset here) you are going to get…

The title of this post may be a little misleading as it implies there is a singular right way to do recruiting website photos. The photography that’s right for your staffing agency may not be what works best for another. With a variety of industries, niches and demographics, the right photos can differ greatly from agency to agency.…

Great results come from doing good work consistently over a long period of time.  It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that a heroic effort will generate a quantum leap to greater success.

In recruiting or any other business it takes a build up to break through to generate truly great results and a sustainable high level of success.

todd@toddkmiec.com…

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Yes, hiring for a position is a lot of work and can get stressful. But don’t forget there’s a person behind each resume that floods into your inbox. At the end of the day, there is a real person on the other side of this process hoping and praying to hear from you. Let your candidates know, even…

In most instances, job seekers who are capable of framing their technical experience and interpersonal skills as a high value service receive the most job offers. And like any premium service, it deserves fair compensation. Rather than over or underbidding, job seekers need to know how to compare IT salaries to recognize offers that align with their…

Getting a job is now more difficult than ever, starting with the application process and ending with the interviews. Once you have submitted the resume you have worked so hard on, it is time to move on with the next step and get ready for the interview. If you got the call you were hoping to get, it is time to get prepared to impress the interviewer and make them choose you from all the candidates.…

As in right now.  If you know you want to hire the candidate, make the offer.  If this may be the right candidate, set the interview.  Immediately.  If you know you are going to need to fill a certain role, start the search.  Right away.

Too many times a good hire doesn’t happen because someone drags their feet.  Sometimes it’s a very short delay, but that’s all it takes.  Desired candidates, those that fit important roles, are in high demand.  If you don’t move then someone else…

If you’re looking for the right recruitment solution for you and you’re not sure exactly what recruitment agencies do, you are in luck as we have compiled all of the information you need to know. 

 Recruitment Agencies are arguably the most traditional form of recruitment.  Recruitment Consultants will often specialise in one specific industry,…

If you hire a good project manager, you will relax in the knowledge that your job is being taken care of in a productive, professional, and profitable manner. It saves you time and reduces your worries and stress levels. However, if you happen to hire the wrong professional, there will be time and money wastage and increased stress levels. Therefore, make use of the tips…

The recent trend with NBA stars is to try and team up with other stars to create Superteams.  The Golden State Warriors who recently won the NBA title certainly qualify and other teams and players are trying to find ways to catch them.  Today Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets giving them two superstar point guards.  That’s a unique approach and a very serious attempt to create a Superteam that can compete with the Warriors and others.

Having a Superteam is great.  In sales,…

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The foundation of every business is the quality to recruit candidates who will successfully perform their duties. On the face of it, the process of recruitment seems simple; in fact,…

My son just graduated from high school and will be entering college this Fall as a freshman.  Since the prestigious university that he is attending is close to home he decided to take a class this summer to get a head start.  The other day I dropped him off for class and was surprised to see so many other students clearly heading to and from classes on campus.

These are our future candidates (and hiring managers) and there are a lot of them spending their summer getting ahead.  There…

Take a shortcut to electronic employee files this summer!

The Republican GOP bill that seeks to repeal and replace various important parts of the Affordable Care Act poses a real threat to the healthcare plans provided by the employers. About 154 million Americans who are younger than 65 years of age receive coverage through their work or a family member's employer. However, the number the people receiving health…

A well-written job description can be your ultimate weapon in your recruiting toolbox. It’s the first time a candidate interacts with your employer brand and can influence their perception of your company as a whole.

However, if you’ve made any mistakes within the job description, it can impact everything from your application completion rate to candidate experience. Take an extra few minutes to review your post, checking for the mistakes below. It could mean the…

Hey! Iain Hamilton here for another edition of TA Hack.

I hope you like the new intro music that we’ve got in the video. Today, we’re here to talk about why we create content for talent attraction and why we score people on how they interact with that content; two really, really interesting topics.

Bored reading? Then watch the …