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Writing effective job descriptions: a style guide
Given that the purpose of a job description is to attract applications it would make sense for it to be inviting. Yet, all too o...
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Does anyone advertise jobs in newspapers anymore?
Remember when the classifieds section of the local paper was the obvious place to look for a job? Back at the dawn of the new m...
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3 ways to improve recruitment marketing with video
In today’s market, where 51% of employed workers are open to a new job despite not actively looking for one, recruitment m...
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Writing job descriptions for hiring millennials
Millennials are now the largest generation in the workforce. More than 35m millennials and Generation-Y employees (those born af...
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2016 social recruitment trends forecast
Social recruitment seems to have almost slavishly followed the stages of the Gartner Hype Cycle. We’ve trekked over the “peak of...
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HR Tech World takeaways: employer branding tools and international hiring tips
Did you miss Day One of #HRTechWorld? We’ve got you covered. From Day Two, we’ve sharing employer branding tools tha...
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Recruiting passive candidates: what you need to know
Whether you’re a hiring manager, an internal recruiter or the owner of a small business at some point you’ll be faced with cold ...
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What to look for and who to hire
When hiring, look for individuals who punch above your weight, have the potential to grow, fit your company's culture, and posse...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 what...
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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 how to avoid t...