Not everyone can afford (or wants to pay) $300 or more to post a job on one of the premier job boards like LinkedIn, Monster, or CareerBuilder, and few … Read more
7 Ideas for Becoming a More Effective Recruiter
We just updated our Recruiter Circle of Excellence Competency Model to take into account the expected surge in hiring in Q2 and Q3. There was also an … Read more
Job Descriptions Are Noise
The majority of job descriptions are a waste of space. Potential candidates read job titles, look at the renumeration, the location, and then many throw … Read more
Close the Talent Gap These 6 Ways
CEOs are frustrated. According to a ManpowerGroup survey, 34% of companies are experiencing difficulty filling mission-critical positions. Paradoxically, … Read more
The Case for Visual Job Descriptions
Over the past five to seven years, the recruitment industry has faced great disruption due to the advent of social media recruiting and a proliferation of … Read more
You May Be Slamming the Door on the Next Gates, Branson, or Jobs
With the astronomical jobless rate and the skyrocketing cost of four-year college, many are questioning the value and validity of a bachelor’s degree. As a … Read more
I’ll Say It Again: We Need to Get Rid of Resumes and Job Descriptions
As some of you may know, I think the continued use of traditional, skills-infested job descriptions prevents companies from hiring the best talent … Read more
Why We Should Banish Job Descriptions and Resumes
As most of you know, I think the continued use of traditional skills-infested job descriptions prevents companies from hiring the best talent available. By … Read more
You Don’t Know It, But Women See Gender Bias in Your Job Postings
Are a few gender-themed words in your job descriptions signaling women, unconsciously, to not apply? A scientific study of 4,000 job descriptions revealed … Read more
How to Avoid Hearing “That’s Not in My Job Description”
“That’s not in my job description.” Many frustrated employees have muttered that phrase. Due to some pretty sloppy examples of job descriptions, the … Read more