When you think of potential corporate hires, you probably don't immediately think of people with degrees in the humanities. Surprisingly, though, more businesses are turning towards individuals who have degrees that aren't in traditional business fields. These individuals give businesses a chance to innovate, embrace new points of view and take advantage of years of…

Compensation Data Facts - What's What in Compensation…

All too often historically, recruiting has been carried out without any sort of rigorous analysis. Even when metrics are applied to recruiting, traditional recruiting metrics miss the mark when it comes to measuring what really matters to impact return on investment…

Compensation Data Facts - What's What in Compensation…

Every year hundreds and thousands of students are left deliberating and considering different options after they receive their A-Level and GCSE results. Advice and support which schools and industries provide at this time is vital to the future of these young people as they embark on a career path that could shape their lives.

This year the…

KEEPING IT REAL: A DEAR RECRUITING RAYA QUESTION

Dear Recruiting Raya: I want to make money. It's the only reason I'm looking for a job. Do I have to lie and say something else when they ask me?

As I always say, “never lie.” The short answer to your question is “no.”

I would argue, though, that you might want to change your perspective before you hit your next interview. Employers already know that you…

The previously held #SourcingContest had its grand finale at #TASCON15 with the conduction of the Mega Sourcing Contest. Similarly the Mega Sourcing Premier League Challenge was the grand finale to the two Sourcing Premier League Challenges (#SPL1 & #SPL2) that were conducted prior to #TASCON16.

Sourcing ADDA (@SourcingAdda) as a  Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Community have been proud hosts of…

There may be times where one looks at the big picture and wonders, what is coming?  In our day and age in Staffing/Recruitment we are the pilot of our own destiny. A Pilot must train hard, and keep their skills sharp, in order to successfully fly.  As I went to the March Field Aviation Museum recently nothing was more readily apparent.  But now is still a GREAT time…

One of the hottest trends in recruiting, and for good reason, is recruiting videos. “While a picture may speak a thousand words, a video has the potential to reach millions” …

CREDENTIALING REVIEW

Credentialing, as discussed in the first blog of this series, is the process of gathering and verifying professional information about a prospective healthcare provider. This includes…

The world of recruitment is fast paced, action packed and if you aren't organised, the day can run beyond you!

I am an advocate on apps and utilising software that assists me with my busy desk - the following are 10 various different apps, chrome extensions, and downloads that I use every day. Some of these have also been highlighted by the likes of Ed Hunter, Greg Savage, Roy Ripper and Shane McCusker. I habve found them all to be vital in achieving my daily…

Introduction:

Throughout the Centuries - Archers have pulled back their bows in an effort to hit the target.  Their approach evolved with time in how they saw the target, honed in on it, and set the tone for their approach to perfectly hitting the center.  Recruiting I am afraid is much like archery.  Hitting the target in staffing is a bigger picture affair,…

Due to labor hike and increasing worker fees in USA, Europe, and neighboring countries, most businessmen now are trying opportunities in Asian countries. Here are the top countries where you can borrow services or expand your company.

As you can imagine the start of Sourcecon is always huge. This year the start of Fall Sourcecon was the Happy Hour. This is a great opportunity to meet and great everyone. To discuss sourcing, what sessions you want or should attend and just kick things off. Over the next weeks I will be going over all the sessions, Keynotes and more. Providing a…

Compensation Data Facts - What's What in Compensation…

Oh brother here we go down that rabbit hole of being a Recruiter again. Sometimes I wonder why I get out of bed in the morning! This gig makes you feel alive, bends you, stretches you, tries your emotions, your patience and kicks you straight in the teeth sometimes! It’s not like selling a car or other inanimate object. My product, people, they think, they…

Telecommuting is a pervasive workplace trend with no sign of going out of style anytime soon.According to US Census Bureau data, there has been an 80 percent increase in telecommuting in the United States since…

When hiring, managers will look for core experience essential to fulfil a role and evidence of the desired skills and qualities which will make an individual a good match for their organisation. Without this a hiring manager will effectively be shooting in the dark hoping they hire a high calibre candidate. When recruiting for super sales performance the list of…

In the music business there are a two main ways to succeed. You can work like crazy and hope to be found, doing what you need to do until stardom breaks, or you can apply to an advert, audition for a band or singing group and be produced into a star.

Both are legitimate ways to succeed. …

It's no surprise now that the economy is dwindling. So, either you're going to worry and wait until all gets better (which could take years) or you'll do something proactive for yourself. I suggest the latter way, as it's the one that builds character. It helps you financially survive in everything. Tough times teach us to be…