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Why your small business needs an interview process
One of the biggest mistakes made when hiring for a startup is to think that just because you’re small you don’t need a process. ...

What to look for and who to hire
A startup literally is its team in the beginning. These are the people who will signal your ambition and set your limits. So, go...

How to write job descriptions
Job descriptions could and should sweep candidates off their feet. But all too often we’re content to lean on the old-fashioned ...

Secrets of building an attractive company
Smart companies typically operate in competitive talent markets. This means that the people you’re looking for are likely to be ...

5 reasons your careers page costs you candidates
It may sound obvious but your careers page is your shop window. You want to make it easy for candidates to have a look at w...

How to write a job ad: 7 common mistakes to avoid
Today we look at some of the most common mistakes people make when writing job requirements on their job ads, and...

What is resume parsing and how an applicant tracking system (ATS) reads a resume
“Anonymous employee at indeterminate company with an unspecified degree in something totally unidentifiable seeks an unrecognize...

What’s the best day to advertise job openings?
Are you posting your job openings when candidates are looking? Knowing when job seekers are most active on job boards can help y...

The two-day rule of recruiting
How many days is too late to get back to a candidate? Does the speed of your response to applications affect the success of your...

Recruiting software: why companies buy applicant tracking systems
Why do companies eventually decide to buy recruiting software or applicant tracking systems to help them recruit employees for o...