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Anybody can hire a copywriter, but not everyone can hire the right copywriter. With increasing demand for a written content, the number of freelance writers also grows. But how to distinguish a real professional from all the mediocrity and hire a…

The weekly discussions that we have are very insightful so if you aren’t already a member then you’re missing out on some insightful perspectives mind you. At Sourcing Adda we encourage our fellow Talent Acquisitionist to express their views on several Industry related topics.

The discussion we had this time shared some light on the…

Numbers always facilitate an organisation to plan the efficiency of any activity. The same applies for hiring method as well. Using elaborated analytics reports bring out important insights to enhance the effectiveness of the hiring process.

Making the right first impression is one of the keys to succeeding in recruiting, but did you realize that the very first word you speak, "hello", can often make or break a relationship with a client or a candidate?

Whether on the phone or in person, how you go about introducing yourself is one of the most important interactions you will ever have in gaining new…

You apply for a job that seems like it would be the perfect fit for you then you get a small rush of excitement. A couple of days later you receive a call or an email from the hiring manager for the position you applied for! You hang up the phone and the interview is scheduled. Now you are feeling optimistic with a twinge of nervousness. Determined to get that job you…

Bagels and holes. Hugs and kisses. Tom and Jerry.

It appears there’s a new force in the world of powerful twosomes - a yin and yang so perfect, you’ll be surprised you’ve not thought of it already.

The pair in question is human resources and marketing. Both departments tend to be siloed -…

You might think that recruitment is relatively easy – admittedly time-consuming, of course, but basically a simple task. All you have to do is sift through candidates’ applications, decide who you want to invite for an interview and then make your decision based on what happens in the interview. However, there’s more to the process than that.

It’s not…

We use it on a regular basis, it has revolutionised the Talent Acquisition Industry as we know it, it’s at the tip of our fingers, we spend a great deal of our time on it and it keeps us updated with the current trends. Any guesses?

Yes, you’re right. We’re talking about Social…

When you are seated around the dinner table with your friends and family this Thanksgiving, and Uncle Dave asks what you are thankful for, your talent acquisition team might not be the first thing you say. So why not give thanks a few days early to the sourcing, recruiting and onboarding part of your company that really deserves thanks on a daily…

So you are job searching. And in response to one of your proactive enquiries you receive a positive response: “Let’s meet up for a coffee”

That’s nice you think. A chance to talk about the role and opportunity informally and off the record.

WRONG.

You have not been invited for a hazelnut…

t’s not that easy to get a good job these days. There are dozens of candidates and sometimes hundreds of them, applying for one single post. In this situation, your qualifications are not enough anymore. One needs to make an impression from the first look! And so, you must create an appealing resume that will determine HR persons call you right away.

Below,…

The moment an unknown number flashes on your mobile phone and your true caller application shows that it could be from a sales agency, you slam the phone down or pick it up and say you are busy. But from the sales man's perspective, he was just trying to do a simple appointment setting. Yes, this is what every sales executive does as a first step in order to generate leads and gain more leverage in their sales figures. But the act of setting an appointment is not…

Social recruiting is the latest buzzword amongst recruiters. The user base of any social network is unquestionable.  Companies have started to utilize the power of social recruiting, but are still missing the tricks to make it most efficient.

I am a big fan of The Big…

The recruitment process is oftentimes daunting, especially when it comes to sifting through the competition to find the right candidate.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways your business can find the best recruit the first time around.

With hiring help in mind, here are just a few recruitment tips:

Come up with Great Interview…

Ah the elusive purple squirrel... you may not know it when you're writing the job description, but you've got someone in mind for the role.  Typically, recruiters have a set list of requirements for the job.  They've also usually got a list of things that they'd like their purple squirrel to accomplish in their first year.  Then there's the secret list in the back of their…

This is part 9 in my Fall Sourcecon roundup, highlighting the presentations at Sourcecon Oct 2015.

This post is on the 2^nd Keynote of the 2^nd day of Sourcecon  entitled “Personas: A Key Component of Your Recruitment Strategy By Allsion Kruse.

Allison says “Candidate personas are fictional, generalized representations of…

Onboarding is about more than making a first impression. In order for onboarding to go smoothly, candidates need to not only have all their paperwork done, but they need to have a firm grasp of their responsibilities and role within their company. And…

Virtually everyone wants to make more money and have an enjoyable career, but too few people recognize the true value they bring to the workforce.

There are many reasons that people devalue themselves, including being told that they are less valuable by previous bosses and due to being rejected after multiple job interviews.

Once this happens, a vicious cycle…