Y Combinator is an American Seed Accelerator started in 2005.  Now of course that does not explain why you might want to source there, Well the site offers a lot of news and articles, as well as resources and a robust community. Now as we have learned if someone is talking about or writing about a topic they are usually well versed in it. So if they write an article…

To hire or not to hire a recruiting firm? That is the question, isn’t it? Companies with in-house HR often believe hiring an outside recruitment firm is neither worth the time nor the effort. Not only is it an extra expense, but it is also taking away from the employee who must conduct the search process to find the right recruitment firm and hire plus manage the process.

That being said, there are benefits to hiring a recruiting firm or headhunter…

Gone are the days when the corporate office space was made up of endless rows of cubicles, industrial flooring, and painful lighting. The overall appearance of the office can influence the mood, productivity, and workflow of workers. It’s not necessary to spend thousands of dollars creating an over-the-top, sophisticated space, but a few inexpensive changes can go…

While a resume tells you a lot about an individual it does not tell you whether they will succeed in a role and how their personality will fit in your organization. At DeepTalent we set out to find a way to identify the intrinsic motivations that drive people. We first started by developing a survey that covered the commonly recognized strengths that are associated with being good at various job…

Shutting the door, she turned facing me sitting on the floor. “How much longer?”

“How much longer what?”

“Until we start moving forward with our…

Are you interested in a childcare job? If yes, you should first sit down and consider the pros and cons involved when it comes to childcare and their management. To get a childcare job in a reputed day care centre or nursery establishment, it is important for you to be trained and certified. You do have the option of using your nanny or babysitting experience for applying for a job. However, the pay may not be as much as the salary offered to a trained and certified childcare worker.…

Instagram is definitely a favourite among Millennials, and depending on what your company is hiring for it can be a great way to hire fresh talent.  So, today I’m going to give you an idea of how to recruit using Instagram!…

For people who find themselves in need of a job, the prospect can be daunting. Whether it's spending hours filling out online applications or asking friends and families for any leads, the process can become frustrating. Because of this, more and more people are foregoing traditional job-seeking routes and instead using a number of innovative stopgap employment ideas to generate income while seeking a new job. If you're one of these people, here are five stopgap employment ideas that may…

The healthcare field is one of the biggest industries in the world and will only continue to get bigger. There many in-demand jobs that are easy for students to get hired to begin gaining invaluable experience. This article will discuss the top 5 jobs for students in the healthcare field.

1. Medical Assistant

A…

The Oxford Dictionary defines recruitment as “the action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.”

Recruitment seems like a pretty simple topic, everyone seems to understand the basis that there is a role to fill and the recruitment process is that of filling it – but today I’m going to give you a breakdown of…

Take all the time you need. Taking time off gives up the opportunity to recharge our batteries and is crucial every now and then. The majority of companies have a set number of paid days that employees can take off every year, recently there has been a rise in the number of companies offering their staff the opportunity to take as many days off as they like. This practice is highly disputed with some saying that it leaves employees confused to how much time they should take off or those in…

Taking measures to safeguard against cyberattacks is like taking daily vitamins: everyone knows they should, but often neglect this important part of staying digitally (or physically) healthy. One of the single largest challenges facing businesses today is the fact that the evolution of technology has far outpaced the development of and investment in security…

There are plenty of ways to recruit, and LinkedIn can be a really helpful tool for sourcing candidates for your vacancies.  So, today I’m going to give you a rundown of how to recruit using LinkedIn!

When using LinkedIn to recruit, you open up the chance of millions of potential employees to network with, which can be…

Accounting is a huge part of the foundation of every single company in the world. It is really tough to find the very best accounting talent since the competition is really high and the very best talent will only be drawn in by the very best offers. The right candidate is not always motivated by how much you are going to pay. Salaries are often seen as being the vital aspect but according to Shell and Associates, much more has to be…

Are you really selling your companies culture ? 

Recruitment as we know it has changed. The ball no longer lies with the recruiter but with the employee.  Job seekers especially millennials are getting fussier about where they work and are doing their homework on companies before they even apply for a role.

What you need to ask yourself at this stage is are you really selling your companies culture ?

If you are unsure or your answer is no,…

Stories abound about hiring managers having to sift through hundreds of resumes to find their proverbial needle in a haystack. While this is true in some cases, often, hiring managers suffer from the opposite problem, struggling to build interest in their job openings. It only takes one qualified candidate to fill an open position, but you will have a better…

When trying to improve your career, it's important that you exploit every possible opportunity for advancement. By doing so, you'll give yourself greater career mobility and better chances of succeeding in your chosen field. Here are four great ways to seek out opportunities that will take your career to new heights.

Increase Your Education

If you're already in a…

 I’ve been doing IT recruitment for just over 4 years now and every time I get a new job order I am more shocked than before. I mean let’s be honest, yes South Africa has its up’s and downs when it comes to employment and the legislation's that come with them, but my shock and awe comes from what corporate entities believe to be market (or even well paid) salaries for a…

Believe it or not, HR at varied instances is more important to an organization than the sales team. And why shouldn’t it be? After all, there is hardly any aspect of a business that the HR department does not impact, making it one of the most valuable and an integral part of any company. It supports the development, growth or even responsible for consolidation of activities and many times for strategic planning. Whether it’s having sufficient funding to cover enhanced labor costs or focusing…

According to a recent report from Software Advice, nearly 26% of recruiters said using an applicant tracking …