December 2013 Blog Posts (105)

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Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on December 20, 2013 at 1:07pm — No Comments

2014 Employment Outlook: Forecasting Fog

As 2013 comes to a close and we look towards 2014, overall signs of changes to the employment marketplace indicate that there may be a better picture for workers in 2014.  But, upon closer inspection, the results appear to be mixed.

A Mixed Bag

The BLS recently released its November employment figures and we saw the…

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Added by Joe Stubblebine on December 20, 2013 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Engineering Innovation, The Real Way To Create More Jobs: Part 2 of 3

This is the second in a series of three articles I have created for you to help expand your innovation potential. Research has shown that innovation can be nurtured with teaching and training. Furthermore, with new ideas come new companies and a lot more new jobs.

In my last article, I shared research from the Small Business Administration (SBA) showing that 70% of all net new jobs in the U.S. over the last 30 years being created by…

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Added by Scott Sargis on December 20, 2013 at 10:34am — No Comments

Making A List: The 5 Most Popular Holiday HR & Recruiting Posts of 2013

According to HRMarketer’s Insight software, over 19,000 articles have been posted on HR and the holidays over the past three months, which is about 18,995 more than are probably necessary. 

Here on RecruitingBlogs, we've had a bevy of holiday themed posts, as 'tis the season for…

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Added by Matt Charney on December 20, 2013 at 10:28am — No Comments

The Rise of Mobile Technology in Talent Acquisition

Check out iCIMS' latest blog from iCIMS Blogger Meaghan Kacsmar.

We turn to our smartphones and tablets for almost…

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Added by Elise Jennings on December 20, 2013 at 8:30am — No Comments

How to Prepare for Oracle DBA Developer Interview?

In a world, which is moving forward at the speed of light, technology and information is playing an important role with every passing day. Almost all companies look for different technical professionals to help in several operations. Different engineers or people with similar qualifications are recruited as Oracle DBA developers by the company. They play important roles in helping the organization move forward.

  • A Few Basic Questions that You Might Face

Some…

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Added by Daniel Smith on December 19, 2013 at 11:52pm — No Comments

9 Ways to Burn Bridges With Future Candidates

Congratulations on finding the perfect person for your role! Now, what are you going to do with all those resumes that you no longer need?

Here’s some advice: Burn them. Seriously. Who cares? That person made a connection with you, your company, and your brand; but none of that matters now. You don’t need them. You’ve got what you need and over 50% of them weren’t…

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Added by Paul Slezak on December 19, 2013 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments

What Recruiters Can Learn From Outplacement - A Conversation with Orville Pierson - Former SVP - Program Design Lee Hecht Harrison

The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search - The Proven Program Used by the World's Leading Career Services Company - by Orville Pierson Highly Effective Networking

What Recruiters Can Learn From Outplacement - A Conversation with Orville Pierson - Former SVP - Program Design Lee Hecht Harrison

Abstract and Summary from Mike Rasmussen, PHR - Recruiter @ ADP: Recently - I sat down with Orville Pierson whom agreed to interview with me for a view on outplacement in the United States and some…

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Added by Mike Rasmussen on December 19, 2013 at 6:35pm — No Comments

Recruiting Recruiters: 5 Cool Jobs Now Hiring

Recruiters spend a lot of time looking at career sites and job descriptions – which might explain why most have relatively short tenures.  When your job is job search, exposure to end product – particularly after a difficult candidate conversation or hiring manager meeting – has a way of making the grass look a little greener.

Most recruiting jobs are ultimately…

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Added by Matt Charney on December 19, 2013 at 3:48pm — No Comments

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Layoffs

You’ve probably spent the last month or so being bombarded by holiday inspired music and content marketing – two of the most cliche, trite and grating genres ever invented.  

That’s why, in the spirit of the season, we’re making spirits bright by combining the two into a single, saccharine and suspect holiday songbook for recruiters.  

We hate us for publishing…

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Added by Matt Charney on December 19, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

"Passionate"? - Don't make me laugh!

OK. I admit it. I used to think "passionate" was a good CV or resume word. It conveys more than "hard-working" or "diligent" and adds "caring" and emotion. If you're passionate about something, you're fully absorbed, engaged and enthusiastic. I can remember when, if I saw it on somebody's CV, it added…

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Added by Martin Ellis on December 19, 2013 at 7:00am — 11 Comments

Coming Up Short: The ATS World

In the early 2000's, I had just started working in recruiting and didn't know anything about the industry or its tools. My first week on the job, the company was implementing a new ATS (Applicant Tracking System). Dave, the guy who was leading the implementation, didn't show up my second day on the job and soon the announcement was made that Dave had left the company and was…

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Added by Doug Douglas on December 18, 2013 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Flogging a dead horse… OR The Recruitment industry sucks!

Recruitment agencies tend to be getting a bum rap at the moment, with what seems an endless amount of people getting on the “Whack the Recruitment Agency” bandwagon.

Whilst I cannot disagree that some agencies and some Recruiters…

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Added by Dan Nuroo on December 18, 2013 at 6:00pm — 8 Comments

20 Reasons Why Staffing Is A Great Place To Be in 2014

It's been one of those years.  Lots of activity, lots of change, and lots to think about.

I find myself in a good position, having come full circle in my career - finding strengths and passion in the profession - staffing - that I love. It is a pleasure in having part in multiple placements, seeing satisfied clients and…

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Added by Mike Rasmussen on December 18, 2013 at 3:30pm — No Comments

HOW TO TURN TEMP JOB TO PERMANENT JOB

How to turn temp job to permanent job? Learn some tips on just how to do that. Keep in mind that the…

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Added by Vera Gavizon on December 18, 2013 at 1:10pm — No Comments

THE BEST EMPLOYERS AND JOBS FOR WORKERS OVER 50

This article, written by workhoppers.com,  was originally published in…

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Added by Vera Gavizon on December 18, 2013 at 1:09pm — No Comments

'TIS THE SEASON FOR SEASONAL HIRING

Things can get pretty busy at the office before and after the Christmas holidays.There are many…

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Added by Vera Gavizon on December 18, 2013 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Glamour Shots: Career Sites & Stock Photography

Nothing resonates with candidates quite like real photos of real employees at work, particularly if they aren’t actually working.  You can’t accurately convey your culture with everyone back in their cubicles or sitting through a meeting to plan more meetings, or really any part of work that looks like work at all, really.

So, make sure to take advantage of…

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Added by Matt Charney on December 18, 2013 at 11:46am — No Comments

The REKRUTR Vault: Smart Recruiters Set SMART Goals

As a recruitment professional, setting goals, especially in anticipation of a new year, is an important part of achieving your long term vision. If you haven’t started planning for 2014, it is time to get busy!

Besides the self confidence you build each time you attain a predetermined goal, just the act of putting down your goals in writing will help you to organize your time and…

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Added by Amy McDonald on December 18, 2013 at 10:13am — No Comments

Strategic Retreat or a Retreat from Strategy?

Hundreds of leaders have recently wasted thousands of hours planning strategies for next year. Yes, many of these plans are brilliant, profound even, but that doesn’t matter. The time invested would have been better spent meeting with customers or even doing some holiday shopping.

The problem is not the strategy. It’s the abandonment of these well intentioned plans that’s about to occur in thousands of companies across the…

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Added by Scott Wintrip on December 18, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

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