We’ve all been in the position of the candidate, spending copious amounts of time sifting through jobs descriptions, painstakingly filling out application forms and patiently waiting (and waiting and waiting) for a reply from the prospective employer. We would think that this experience would place us in the ideal position to make the candidate experience as…

India has long been known as the outsourcing capital of the world, so much so that Bangalore, a city in south India, has become a by-word for outsourcing itself! This, of course, can be attributed to the vast success and expertise of Indian IT companies.

Indian IT companies started off as outsourcing hubs. Among the earliest companies in this field were Patni Computers, Infosys (which was founded by former employees of Patni Computers),…

Psychiatrists deal with mental illness and the physical effects that this can have. Unlike psychologists, psychiatrists are qualified doctors. Mental illnesses are one of the UK’s biggest health problems, with one in four people…

As you prepare to implement a recruiting solution, an important consideration to think about is your reporting needs.  If we don’t build the data elements into the system, you won’t be able to report on them!

So what data are you reporting on?  What numbers are important to your organization?

There are really two types of data that I find valuable for a recruiting function:  predictive analytics and performance indicators.

Predictive analytics should help you improve…

Competitive golfers and dancers keep their competition top of mind, knowing their influence can undermine them at any moment. Just the noise from these competitors can cause them to slice a drive or miss a step, creating a lost opportunity which ends up losing the match. The competition ends up stealing their trophies, their winnings and even their self-confidence and pride. The real power of these competitors comes from where they live—right between the ears. That’s why we often hear people…

Purchasing a new car is definitely an important step to every person's life. Of course, maintaining that particular car can actually be a bit difficult. It is widely known that, it is not the purchasing of the car that is the most troublesome but maintaining the car to perfect estate. That means of course that, the better the state of the car when you purchase it the more likely you are to be able to maintain your expenses to the minimum.

Just a little…

Hello Recruiter friends!

Just dropping by to let you all know that your fearless leader, Matt Charney, recently joined me and Entelo's Head of Talent on Hiring On All Cylinders, our recruiting podcast.

We discussed where recruiters ought to look to truly stay ahead of their industry, whether recruitment messaging is all just variations of…

Traditionally, Human Resources has been considered the department that hangs the policy posters, handles payroll and does the paperwork. HR has evolved, and they’ve got quite a few more action items to take care of these days. Deloitte’s latest…

Get a room full of recruiters and inevitably the subject of “passive versus active candidates” will come up. Active candidates are the ones who apply – the ones pursuing open roles by completing online applications and such. Passive, on the other hand, are talented folks who would NEVER consider a role if not for some savvy recruiter presenting…

Some of you might have some great answers, too. It's an interesting question!

http://www.quora.com/How-does-one-go-about-becoming-a-headhunter/answer/Nicholas-Meyler-1

No prior experience in Human Resources is required. Probably it is a negative, even, to some people. HR People and Headhunters are different breeds, like cats and dogs (which sometimes get along very…

Job search can be a very intimidating process. Many people handle this very differently and to some it ends up to be fatal. The case where one had a job already and lost is the worst type of damage and may lead to severe depression.…

GeekList is a site where developers come and communicate with other developers, join communities and shoi you can store you , show what they can do, and can also find events and look and or post jobs. GeekList is known in

the community but few have tried to source in it. Well to do this without worry you need go no

 further than into your bag of…

As an employer, you should know that there are lots of things that you will have to consider when you are hiring a staff. If you are not hiring the right people then you won’t be able to generate the best results. We will be sharing few important facts with you that will help you make things better when you are hiring a new staff. There are countless things to keep in mind but, drug testing should be your major concern and you should be taking care of things properly when introducing the…

The hospitality industry is one of the largest employment fields in the world and provides its workers with a wide range of exciting and flexible opportunities.  When you have the skills to work in a hotel, café or restaurant, you’ll enjoy many benefits.

Interacting with people

Are you a people person?  If you love meeting new people and providing fantastic customer service, you’ll love the range of job opportunities on offer.   Being able to connect with clients and…

A strong personal brand can help you land a better job or attract more clients for your company. Check out this article for a few useful tips on how to establish a strong identity, stand out from the crowd, and achieve your career goals.

When it comes to advancing your career, a strong personal brand can mean the difference between whether doors gets opened or slammed in your…

Working outside the typical 9 to 5 job can be great, but without a solid base of clients, you could end up just another starving artist. The purpose of entrepreneurship is to have financial freedom and a better work-life balance. In order to stay ahead of the game -- and your bills -- you need to take certain measures to ensure that you have a…

Yes, we are talking about your employee referral program. For several years, referrals have topped the list of external hire sources. It makes perfect sense - who can assess cultural fit and level of skill better than a current or former employee? Just to name a few benefits; …

Things change so fast in our profession!

Here are the five major elements, that have just changed in Google's Boolean search syntax. If you are reading this blog, you will be one of the first people to know.

1. Synonyms in searching. Much to our delight, Google has restored the…

Pre-selection is an efficient and cost-effective early step of the recruiting process, with the goal to filter out candidates that do NOT match the job profile. It’s called negative selection: the ability to identify and deselect the people that will not perform well in the job.

Then there is the classical positive selection: which of the suitable candidates are best suited to the job requirements and the team? Logically, a successful hire (meaning a successful…

Attitudes to Women in Tech are not Keeping Apace with the Digital Revolution

Martha Lane Fox, who delivered this year’s Dimbleby Lecture on the theme of “Dot Everyone,” is the co-founder of lastminute.com, a website that spawned many just like it. Created in 1998, it was an unreserved success for her and co-founder Brent Hoberman, as it was sold in 2003…