Compensation matters. It plays a key role in a candidate’s decision to apply for a position, and it has an impact on a company’s ability to attract and retain top performing talent in their industry. It’s no secret that when companies don’t pay well, word gets around and they develop a reputation for being “cheap.”
There are many companies that have vacant positions for months on end because they cannot find the right candidate to fill the role. To prevent this from happening to them, many companies are using recruitment agencies and consultants to help them gain access to the best talent on the market.
“What’s your greatest weakness?”
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
Watch Marketing Recruiter Catherine Lund explain her tips on smart answers to 4 tough interview questions.
If your company is having issues with employee turnover, knowing why people are choosing to leave is vital if you want to correct the issue.
Buzzwords – you know, the ones you hear and see online and on resumes all the time. They are also the words that fall on deaf ears and are glossed over by people because they have been overused and lost their meaning. As a recruiter or hiring manager, you likely come across these words and phrases all too often, especially on LinkedIn profiles. While people use buzzwords to match job descriptions and hopefully gain the attention of recruiters, they can actually have the opposite effect.
For many people, especially those who are out of work and searching for a job, it’s important to maintain a positive attitude and outlook to get some (Irish) luck on your side – and secure a job interview, call back, or even get a job offer.
Identifying employees with the right soft skills is crucial to building a strong talent mix and setting your team up for success, and yet leaders are struggling to find and nurture these skills
Prior to using any social platform, especially LinkedIn, where you are making connections with people who could have an impact on your career, it’s a good idea to make sure you know how to use the site properly, and perhaps more importantly, know the faux pas and big no-no’s for interacting on LinkedIn.
Mobile recruiting continues to be a more popular strategy with recruiting firms and hiring companies, and people are increasingly using their mobile devices to search for jobs.
