In Part I of “Working With Difficult Hiring Managers, Key Strategies for Today’s Recruiter,” I outlined the challenges recruiters face in supporting challenging and/or abrasive hiring authorities. I also highlighted the importance of regularly and proactively communicating with these individuals as a means of managing expectations and creating an overall communications…

It’s just a matter of fact that . You know what I’m talking about; unlike their more mainstream peers, difficult hiring managers have a real propensity to adversely impact key facets of the talent acquisition process. Regrettably, as relates to candidate engagement and candidate interviews, these individuals have been blessed with a tremendous ability to regularly shoot themselves in the foot.

In this two-part Blog, I’m going to address several worthwhile strategies that…

Did you know that there is a proven 4-step strategy successful HR professionals use for finding their perfect Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? Following this strategy will help you save time and make sure that you…

Sourcecon Spring 2018 day 2, George Boole Sessions. There were 3 George Boole sessions on Day 2.  

First up Allison Kruse and using Social Engineering to influence others. In this session, the main take away is the Establishing Rapport in 10 steps section. Here are the steps; 1-Establish artificial time constraints, meaning respect others time,…

When you're trying to get that winning client to sign on the dotted line with your business, it's important that you pull out all the stops when wooing them. 

Rather than simply bringing them in for an interview, you need to get creative and do your research at the same time. With this in mind, keep reading so that you can apply these tips and reel in the most attractive star employees. 

#1: Make A Weekend Out Of It

Many employers make the mistake of…

AngelList has recently introduced a "sourcing" function. To source on AngelList, you need to define your company and post a job. Then, press the menu item "Recruit" to launch the Sourcing function:

The free search filters AngelList offers for Sourcing include keywords, role, location, looking for full/part-time, work authorization, years of experience, and skills. Many members have their resumes and social profile URLs attached to their…

ManpowerGroup is at the centre of connecting people with experience and employment opportunities. With permanent recruitment, you can access the highly specialized talent you need to create a sustainable…

Education Technology (EdTech) tools include software and hardware that promote education. They

facilitate learning and improve the performance of students and teachers. This field is still developing,

but its potential is far-reaching.

If these tools are applied correctly, they can change the industry, streamline those time-consuming

processes, and simplify communication. The list of possibilities is limitless.

In the volunteering world, pro student volunteers can…

If you're on the lookout for a travel consultant job in London, you must first ensure that you have what it takes to get the job done. Here are some of the top attributes that all travel consultants must possess.

Excellent Customer Service Skills

As a travel consultant, you are often the first point of contact and therefore you should make a lasting impression. You should display a warm, friendly and outgoing personality that is inviting and will put the customer at ease. The…

Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing have gone from HR buzzwords to must have recruiting strategies. However, many HR professionals are still puzzled by these terms and they can’t tell the exact difference between them.…

The business environment is highly competitive in the 21^st century; organizations have limited reliability with the old-aged recruitment strategies. Due to the increasing number of applications as well as the arrival of diverse qualification background, it is becoming difficult for recruiters to keep the sharpness and accuracy intact in the selecting candidates.…

We like to use the term passive candidate. We don’t want to hire someone who is looking for a job, we want passive candidates.

But it’s not an either or thing. A truly passive candidate isn’t taking your call. They aren’t open to a change. At some point, things may change for that candidate and they become open to at least talking, possibly considering a change.

What you want is a partially passive candidate or a mostly passive candidate.

Someone who is good and doesn’t…

If you are planning to get a job in the IT industry, you’ll have to prepare yourself in a way that you do not lose out on an opportunity simply because of some of the silly mistakes people often make while choosing a job in the IT industry. To make you feel better, here are some tips that will instantly help you in making the right choice and getting recruited in the IT industry.

1. Learn about the different…

The organization is based on specific aspects, and one of them is the idea of accordance between hiring managers and recruiters. They play a crucial role in blending the edges of an organization and highlight its strength and weaknesses even more prominently. On the other hand, it becomes a matter of concern for the applicants when it comes to a gloomy tie-up between the two eminent parties.…

You’re likely doing whatever you can to help your organization keeps its best workers. Great employees are high performers; they define company culture, build bridges across departments, and have the background and context needed to …

Recruitment and GDPR aren’t exactly best friends…yet!

Recruitment businesses have built up huge databases over the years. They’ve captured all kinds of information from both candidates and clients. Some of it will have been very useful, some of it less so.

And they will have stored it in a variety of ways too, both physical and…

vacantum GmbH, one of the leading german recruitment agencies, has interviewed more than 2,000 applicants from the fields of IT and consulting about their motivation to change. Contrary to the frequent assumption that a salary improvement is in the foreground, active seekers also mention the following…