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Wondering what to look for in a resume? Not these 5 things
Duped investors are the obvious victims of the corporate scam allegedly devised by Theranos CEO, Elizabeth Holmes – a story now ...

There’s much to learn when candidates include hobbies in a resume
When you see a candidate include hobbies in a resume, your first thought as a recruiter or hiring manager might be: “That’s cute...

6 tips for hiring managers in working with recruiters
Hiring managers should engage with recruiters from day one, clearly define the role and ideal candidate, participate in sourcing...

How to be the worst interviewer
Meet Joe – Head of Digital Marketing at “Fictional Company”. Joe is really good at his job but has been struggling lately, ever ...

Ask a Recruiter: How do you fully engage hiring managers in the recruiting process?
Historically, the responsibility of hiring good candidates has been placed solely with recruiters. This, however, isolates the r...

Recruiter vs hiring manager: Who is really responsible for hiring?
The responsibility for hiring lies with both the hiring manager and the recruiter. The hiring manager makes the final decision o...

How to handle an interview no show
Handling an interview no-show involves maintaining professionalism, understanding the candidate's situation, and following up wi...

Ask a Recruiter: How do you include video interviews in the hiring process?
As an organization hiring up to 50 new employees per year, we needed to find ways to be more efficient with our time. To make th...

Pros and cons of one-way video interviews with candidates
One-way video interviews offer a convenient and efficient way to screen candidates, particularly those who are remote. They spee...

Why your hiring shouldn’t hinge on thank-you emails
Thank you emails can be a useful tool in the hiring process, but they should not be the deciding factor. They can showcase a can...

How to be a good interviewer
Being a good interviewer involves thorough preparation, methodical approach, showing genuine care for candidates, improving judg...

Why passion shouldn’t be a job requirement
Are you passionate about your job? Do you absolutely love what you do? Does every single one of your work responsibilities make ...