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5 Things to Look for When Hiring a Project Manager

If you hire a good project manager, you will relax in the knowledge that your job is being taken care of in a productive, professional, and profitable manner. It saves you time and reduces your worries and stress levels. However, if you happen to hire the wrong professional, there will be time and money wastage and increased stress levels. Therefore, make use of the tips…

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Added by Kevin Faber on June 28, 2017 at 6:41pm — No Comments

Superteams

The recent trend with NBA stars is to try and team up with other stars to create Superteams.  The Golden State Warriors who recently won the NBA title certainly qualify and other teams and players are trying to find ways to catch them.  Today Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets giving them two superstar point guards.  That’s a unique approach and a very serious attempt to create a Superteam that can compete with the Warriors and others.

Having a Superteam is great.  In sales,…

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Added by Todd Kmiec on June 28, 2017 at 3:05pm — No Comments

5 Qualities All Great Recruiters Share

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The foundation of every business is the quality to recruit candidates who will successfully perform their duties. On the face of it, the process of recruitment seems simple; in fact,…

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Added by Cassidy Hennigan on June 28, 2017 at 3:27am — 7 Comments

Future Candidates

My son just graduated from high school and will be entering college this Fall as a freshman.  Since the prestigious university that he is attending is close to home he decided to take a class this summer to get a head start.  The other day I dropped him off for class and was surprised to see so many other students clearly heading to and from classes on campus.

These are our future candidates (and hiring managers) and there are a lot of them spending their summer getting ahead.  There…

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Added by Todd Kmiec on June 27, 2017 at 2:48pm — No Comments

Give HR The Permanent Paper Vacation They Deserve

Take a shortcut to electronic employee files this summer!

With the summer here, it's time to start thinking about a little rest and relaxation. You deserve a break! With all the paper coming through the HR department, the whole team could probably use a vacation. In fact, why don't we make that a permanent vacation from…

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Added by Andrew Roberts on June 27, 2017 at 2:23pm — 1 Comment

Changes that Confirm the Unfortunate State of Employer Health Plans in the Country

The Republican GOP bill that seeks to repeal and replace various important parts of the Affordable Care Act poses a real threat to the healthcare plans provided by the employers. About 154 million Americans who are younger than 65 years of age receive coverage through their work or a family member's employer. However, the number the people receiving health…

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Added by Kevin Faber on June 27, 2017 at 11:56am — No Comments

Are these job description mistakes impacting your application completion rate?

A well-written job description can be your ultimate weapon in your recruiting toolbox. It’s the first time a candidate interacts with your employer brand and can influence their perception of your company as a whole.

However, if you’ve made any mistakes within the job description, it can impact everything from your application completion rate to candidate experience. Take an extra few minutes to review your post, checking for the mistakes below. It could mean the…

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Added by OneWire on June 27, 2017 at 10:55am — No Comments

How to do Content Marketing for Talent Attraction - #tahack

Hey! Iain Hamilton here for another edition of TA Hack.

I hope you like the new intro music that we’ve got in the video. Today, we’re here to talk about why we create content for talent attraction and why we score people on how they interact with that content; two really, really interesting topics.

Bored reading? Then watch the …

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Added by Iain Hamilton on June 27, 2017 at 9:00am — No Comments

MARKETING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND THROUGH A DIGITAL CV

In part 1 of our blog collaboration with Maeve Ahern O’Neill from The Branding of Me we discuss how you can market your personal brand through a digital CV  

Rezoomo’s newly launched Digital CV gives you the chance to tell your story, showcase your skills and in turn get you noticed by hiring managers.

In this blog we give you an overview of how you can use your …

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Added by Joanne McDonagh on June 27, 2017 at 5:28am — No Comments

The recruitment battle on two fronts - for candidate & client

The modern technology can greatly facilitate the work of the recruiter. Due to the applicant tracking system and technologies it has become easier to perform many advanced search operations.  But the really effective results can be obtained only through the hard work and achievements of an experienced and competent recruiter. The best recruiter knows how to make effective calls, to develop centers of influence, to build…

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Added by Mariia Shymanska on June 27, 2017 at 4:52am — No Comments

5 Transportation Careers With Surprisingly High Earnings

Job seekers who love to travel, rejoice! Transportation jobs can provide a steady paycheck while fulfilling the nomadic sense of wanderlust. What’s more, some transportation careers come with surprisingly high salaries. 

Captains, Mates and Pilots of Water Vessels

These transportation professionals ensure the smooth…

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Added by Rachael Murphey on June 26, 2017 at 6:06pm — No Comments

Strategic Staffing Can Cure Summer Hiring Woes

When it comes to summer hiring, candidates can be difficult to find, especially for entry-level or temporary positions. So how can you create a strategy for hiring over the summer months that won’t leave you short on talent?

While most people look forward to summer, it can be a nightmare for staffing firms with positions to fill. Vacations, time off…

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Added by Jobs2Careers on June 26, 2017 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Linkedin User agreement and what you missed!!

So a lot has been posted and shared about the updated user agreement for Linkedin (LI). Mainly about the use of tools, extensions etc. Reactions have varied from oh well who cares I am going to do what I do. To Oh, know I am not using any tools, or extension (ext) on any place anymore. This post is not about this but I will address it a little. Long story…

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Added by Dean Da Costa on June 26, 2017 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The Future of Healthcare in Business

Perhaps the most important industry that exists is healthcare. Healthcare, by and large, is what determines whether a person lives a quality life free of pain or not. In certain circumstances, healthcare determines if a person lives or dies. Healthcare is something that has evolved over centuries from the folk remedies of ancient times up to the cutting edge technology doctors and surgeons use today to save lives.

 

Healthcare is…

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Added by Kevin Faber on June 26, 2017 at 4:47pm — No Comments

Non-Participants

There has been a lot of talk over the last 7 or 8 years about those not participating in the labor market.  People who are not working and not trying to get back to work.

For recruiting purposes they don’t matter.  They matter to our economy and to society as a whole, but they aren’t part of the recruiting equation.  You need to be qualified enough and motivated enough in order to really matter to the businesses that are working to grow and improve.…

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Added by Todd Kmiec on June 26, 2017 at 2:51pm — No Comments

How will the Future of AI Impact Your Job as a Recruiter

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a science fiction storyline, but a concrete reality that is revolutionizing countless businesses across many industries. In fact, 62% of enterprises are expected…

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Added by Chris Donovan on June 26, 2017 at 10:51am — 2 Comments

4 Reasons It's Hard to Hire IT Engineers

Those who rely on engineering talent to achieve business goals have learned a hard truth in recent years: there’s a shortage of qualified engineering professionals in America. Making matters worse, finding engineers who specialize in IT is even harder. With so much demand and competition for talent, it’s no wonder roles like Software Engineer are among the…

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Added by Kore1Staffing on June 26, 2017 at 10:34am — No Comments

The Long View

We get trapped into the short view.  Someone resigns and we've got to fill that position now.  Something changes in the business and we now have an urgent need.

No doubt, we are under pressure to fill positions in a lot of cases.  The short view.  We need to get this done now, or else.  But recruiting is really about the long view.  Building a great business doesn't happen in the short run.  It happens because of great work done over a long period of time.  Consistent effective…

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Added by Todd Kmiec on June 25, 2017 at 2:46pm — No Comments

The Importance of Self-Branding on the Job Market

Everyone knows what the term “brand” means, but what is a “personal brand”, really? Well, quite simply: it’s the performance, contributions and value that your next employer can expect from you. It marks your career reputation and has far-reaching effects with regards to your job search. In short, your personal branding represents you, as a professional. If you want to learn just why it’s so important, read on!…

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Added by Tracey Clayton on June 25, 2017 at 7:05am — No Comments

State Of Constant Change

The candidate pool for any search is constantly changing.

An available candidate accepts a new position, no longer in the pool.

Qualified potential candidate who won’t respond to new opportunities because they are happy where they are has a sudden change and is now open to considering a change, enters the pool.

Candidate with too little experience crosses that line so they now have enough, enters the pool.

The candidate pool is a living breathing thing.  Effective…

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Added by Todd Kmiec on June 23, 2017 at 12:43pm — No Comments

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