Office Space hit theaters in 1999, when Baby Boomers still outnumbered all generations in the workforce, Gen X-ers were amidst their entrepreneurial escapades and most Millennials weren’t even graduated from high school. Now it’s 2015 and Baby Boomers…

If you're on the hunt for a new job, then it's important to set yourself apart from other job applicants.

Standing out among the crowd in a positive way will help put you in the recruitment spotlight.

Here are just a few ways you can stay ahead of the competition when applying for a new job:

Fine-Tune Your Résumé

Many employers base the…

For the better!

This month I’m going to take sides in the generational debate.  I am really tired of hearing how lazy and entitled the millennial generation is.  I get the opportunity to work with brilliant young professionals every day…

5 Attention-Grabbing Candidate Attraction Tips

Does any of this sound familiar?

The recruiting Manager sends a recruitment request to HR. This is followed by an email expressing the dire need and urgency for the…

So last week I wrote about how some seem to feel the usage of tools in staffing and sourcing is un needed. I went on to explain why they are wrong and said I would layout my methodology for determining which tool to use and when.…

As Deloitte redesigns their performance management system, it has made some leaders wonder, What am I missing? Assessing employee performance isn’t just about measuring their skill; it produces inconsistent data. Instead of evaluating the immediate…

My Mom used to hang up on the military recruiters when they would call. I still remember the way the recruiter on the other end of the line would stammer when my mother would say "This is Lt Colonel Deborah Richardson, US Army, and you will not be calling my house again. Do you understand soldier?" Then, when I would ask why I couldn't join the Army too, she would tell me "you aren't a good…

Introducing the debt consolidation loan

If someone is facing a bad creditcard history then the debt consolidation loan presents a perfect way out for this financial problem. Now, some people said that in with the previous multiple credit loans, securing another loan, i.e. the debt consolidation loan can be something very foolish. But this concept is totally wrong. The specialty of the debt consolidation loan is that it has the ability to provide the people with…

HR software is considered to be at the centre of an efficient and productive HR department. Your recruitment software must be able to do more than just handle the hiring of employees.

Choosing good recruitment software is an integral part of an entire business and will streamline all of its HR functions, supporting all of your recruitment and HR work processes in your…

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This theme will allow you to have the same interface for desktop and mobile devices. Your website will be adapting to the device, optimize itself to fit all screen sizes and resolutions. No need to have separate websites or mobile plugins. This…

Doesn’t it seem like everyone is either looking for a job or wishing they had a better one? With so many people looking for a new occupation, it may seem like you will never stand out amongst the seemingly innumerable job seekers.

This is completely false. No one has had the exact same experiences you have had. With perseverance and these tips, you can…

Where there’s a will there’s a way. Your job, as a leader, is to pave the way. 

People often have good intentions. They intend to source more candidates, make more calls, or hire faster.

Intentions alone frequently end in things staying the same.

A desire to change is never enough. That’s why companies have leaders. A leader’s job is to marry intentions with execution.

It’s been said that “the road to hell is paved with good…

I recently came across this chart listing some of the most pervasive problems leaders have in …

The hiring market is embroiled in a vicious battle for the best talent – there’s an increasing need for new techniques to connect with the very best talent.

Innovative employers are experimenting with a range of clever recruitment strategies and hiring hacks to get top…

Cover letter or motivation letter? A lot of job seekers are confused about these two terms. Cover letter certainly is understood to be a letter of introduction that accompanies a resume or CV. In it, the job seeker may provide a highlight or two of his previous experience that relates to the position opening and then ask for an interview.

The…

It is completely understandable that there will be feelings of disappointment, frustration and in some cases, betrayal. After all of that planning and investment into a person you hope for them to grow within your own company, not with another!

We experienced a case recently where a candidate handed in their notice in and accepted another role,…

1.Tell me about yourself

The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.

2. Why did you leave your last…

You think you’re working for a great company, but you can’t help but look at your turnover rate and feel something is wrong. A higher-than-desirable turnover rate doesn’t make you a bad company. You have a few problems in your hiring that have a…

If you can take any comfort from the perennial worry of how to find, attract and select the best candidates, it's that you are not alone. The majority of UK organisations have concerns about their ability to fill critical leadership roles, with only 14 per cent confident about their `available talent pipelines`.

This is one of the lamentable…

Hiring is the most important thing your company can do.

It’s essential to remember just how important building a great team is to long term success. To help you get your team going we’ve compiled a list of the very best hiring quotes.

Enjoy:

“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the…