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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 what...
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...