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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...
AI in recruitment: What the future holds for businesses and recruiters
Imagine you have an assistant – let’s call him Joe – who schedules interviews flawlessly, screens resumes without a hint of bias...
Ask a Recruiter: How to prepare your business for Brexit
Brexit and the uncertainty it’s bringing are at the forefront of pretty much everyone’s minds lately – but the good news for com...
Ask a Recruiter: How do you improve employee retention in an industry with high turnover rates?
There’s always a war for talent, but it’s especially high stakes in industries such as hospitality, where we’ve seen high turnov...
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 ...
How do you design the recruiting process at a company as its new Head of Talent?
My background as a Head of Talent is in a series of startups which generally don’t have any hiring process in place –...
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...
Ask a Recruiter: Why and how do you use WhatsApp for recruiting candidates?
WhatsApp is predominantly known as a messaging app, but it could be the next big thing in recruitment. We’re living in suc...
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...