Don’t write off anxiety-ridden candidates who may be awkward when interviewing. Recent studies say fidgety people who don’t use much eye contact often outperform extroverts, who may talk a good game but under deliver. HR consultant Heather R. Huhman explains that candidates who seem nervous worry about making mistakes, so they are…(Read More)
A bill which would allow private sector employers to give non-exempt workers the option of receiving paid time off instead of money for overtime hours worked is heading to the U.S. Senate. “Comp time is an option that has been available to public sector employees since 1985,” according to the Society for Human…(Read More)
The past two years have brought a nice increase in the number of construction jobs across the U.S. The Labor Department reports that Arizona, Utah, and West Virginia are on the top 10 list for increased employment. Care to guess which state grabbed the coveted No. 1 spot? And do you know which states…(Read More)
Mentor relationships offer shared growth for both mentors and mentees. If you want a bit more fulfillment in your life, you’ll want to ‘pay it forward’ by sharing your knowledge, expertise, and wisdom with a less seasoned recruiter. One of the benefits: A renewed enthusiasm for your own work. http://www.thoughtleadersllc.com/2013…(Read More)
Don’t believe the pundits who are predicting the demise of e-mail marketing. Electronic mail isn’t going away anytime soon. This post on SuperFastRecruitment.co.uk explains the fundamentals of launching an e-mail campaign. Wondering what the benefits are to recruiters? “It’s cheap to set up and maintain, allows you to…(Read More)
“We live in a world in which amplified individuals—people empowered by technologies and the collective intelligence of their social networks—can do things that previously only a large organization could,” writes Marina Gorbis, Executive Director of The Institute for the Future. “Amplified individuals are an especially formidable force because the hard work they do…(Read More)
If you want to better manage your social media efforts, this post from recruiting and marketing pro Christopher Brablc is a must-read. He recommends five easy-to-use tools such as Tweetdeck and Buffer to help you get started. The apps and platforms that Brablc covers allow users to monitor important social streams and…(Read More)
The word from Washington, D.C. is that funding for federal transportation projects could be tapped by 2015, leaving many business sectors up in arms. Some congressional leaders say that for the first time in 20 years, a federal gas tax could be enacted to help sustain the funding. Others maintain states should be paying…(Read More)
Applicant tracking systems and other technology often hinders the online application process. Without a human being to communicate with, candidates feel as if their résumé has fallen into the abyss. There are some good tips here to help improve the online candidate experience. For example, industry leaders suggest that your application process take no…(Read More)
Do you consistently offer your comments to applicants after their job interviews? And do employers provide you with insights about each interview? Follow-up reaction for both candidates and recruiters is essential, writes Adam Bolton, founder of AB Recruit Ltd. If employers aren’t giving you structured feedback on each interview you arrange, ask them…(Read More)
