I once did a study to measure the commercial impact of poor candidate experience in a large subscription based telco business called Virgin Media. You … Read more
Glassdoor Survey: This Is the Largest Problem Facing American and UK Employers
The largest problem facing American and UK employers at the moment is attracting quality applicants, according to a recent study published by Glassdoor in … Read more
Up Your Job Seeker Empathy by Applying for a Job Yourself
When was the last time you interviewed for a job and why is this important? If you are responsible for applicant interviews and employee selection and have … Read more
Can Gamification Give Micro-Niche Job Boards An Edge?
How does a recruiting technology startup compete with the immensity of competition like LinkedIn and Indeed? One strategy is to go after, not a niche, but … Read more
How a Non-recruiter Learned to Improve Candidate Experience
As an employment marketing writer, I spend a lot of time working closely with recruiters and hiring managers. I am fascinated by their experiences — … Read more
Sometimes We Recruiters Forget that Looking for a Job Is the Hardest Thing
In a post about the homeless a while ago I made a pretty bold statement, even for me, which is rare: “The three most stressful life events according … Read more
4 Ways to Shape Your Culture So It Matters
Can we blame people for judging companies on their culture? We all spend such a high proportion of our lives at the office nowadays, that it’s unsurprising … Read more
Revelation — Treating Job Applicants Who Are Also Customers Poorly Is Costing You Million$
If the customer is always king, then an applicant who is simultaneously your customer must also be treated like a king. If you recruit at a firm that has … Read more
I’m a Responsible Babysitter, But Something Tells Me That Job Alerts Aren’t Working
I’m concerned about job alerts. These are the micro-apps that job boards, applicant tracking system vendors, and others, have created to keep … Read more
Candidate Experience? One Company Is Thinking About the Applicant Experience
Close followers of the talent-acquisition field know that there has been a lot talk of the candidate experience; some folks have thought about redefining … Read more