7 Ways Internal Recruiters And Hiring Managers Can Get Along

Last week I was in Kuala Lumpur running a workshop for a group of predominantly internal recruiters.

Although the workshop was specifically focused on ‘recruitment metrics’, I noticed that even early on during some of the breakout sessions and group activities, questions and discussions were taking place off the topic of ‘metrics’ and more around the general frustrations they were all feeling in their jobs.

More information: http://recruitloop.com/blog/how-internal-recruiters-and-hiring-managers-can-work-better-together/

A Recruiter’s Guide to Talent Pools

Waiting on clients, waiting on applicants, waiting on the phone to ring – the recruiter’s job is often a reactive one.

But it doesn’t have to be. Some recruiters can predict the future. How do they do so? By proactively digging deep talent pools.

Read our recruiter’s guide to talent pools and find out how you can glimpse the future too.

More information: http://blog.firefishsoftware.com/recruiter-talent-pool

2 powerful ways to improve your candidate experience

It should go without saying that the delivery of a positive candidate experience is one of the most crucial parts of the recruitment process. Not only will you want to get the best out of potential hires during this process, but you will also want them to enjoy the experience and associate your brand with positive characteristics, whatever the outcome of their application.

More information: http://www.webrecruit.co.uk/employer-blog/recruitment-tech/2-powerful-ways-to-improve-your-candidate-experience

13 RECRUITMENT MARKETING BEST PRACTICES YOU NEED TO USE IN 2016

Our Director of Marketing Chris Brablc and Recruitment Marketing Practice Leader Tracey Parsons hosted a stellar webinar on the 13 recruitment marketing best practices you need to use in 2016.

More information: http://blog.smashfly.com/2016/01/04/recruitment-marketing-best-practices-you-need-in-2016/

Why interview bias can be important for talent recruitment

It is undeniable that even the most experienced interviewer will bring their expectations and judgements with them when meeting a candidate. If you play a big role within your organisation, it is only natural to make judgements on whether a candidate would suit your culture and ethos based on such seemingly superficial factors as their appearance or CV.

More information: http://www.webrecruitireland.com/employer-blog/small-business-owner/why-interview-bias-can-be-important-for-talent-recruitment

Top 10 Recruitment Marketing Blogs to Follow in 2016

Industry blogs are one of the best online resources available for recruiters to gain information, news, insights and a stronger overall understanding of the recruitment marketing space. Since blogs are updated more frequently than typical website copy, and often written by subject matter experts and industry thought leaders, they provide information and important opinions, giving readers multiple points of view on subjects meaningful to a recruiters day-to-day success.

More information: http://recruitics.com/blog/top-10-recruitment-marketing-blogs-2016/

How Do Recruitment Consultants Help Your Jobs Search?

Looking for a job can be a stressful time for anybody. There always seems to be an opportunity out there for somebody else, but rarely anything that calls out to you. Your friends and family pick up the ideal job here and there, and you are still looking for that one opportunity that meets your professional skills. Knowing where to turn to for advice on your jobs search is crucial.

More information: http://www.search.co.uk/blog/2016/how-do-recruitment-consultants-help-your-jobs-search/

Compensation and Retention: “Show Me the Money”

During the last decade, buzz phrases like “work-life balance,” “strong corporate culture” and “employee-focused” have pervaded job boards, listings, classified sections and recruitment advertisements across the nation. While prospective employees certainly want all of those new-fangled compensation concepts, almost nothing trumps the power of a dollar.

More information: http://www.recruitmentsolutionsusa.com/recruitment-blog/compensation-and-retention