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Office in an ‘unsexy’ area? Use these 5 talent attraction strategies
New York. Los Angeles. Toronto. Vancouver. London. These “sexy” locations are where great talent wants to work – your talent att...
14 recruitment fails: Don’t end up on this list of bad job ads
Examples of bad job ads are a popular feature of one-time Workable VP of Customer Advocacy Matt Buckland’s Twitter feed. Some of...
Wooing top tech talent: Recruiting in the Boston tech scene
A memorable Workable event on tech recruiting opened with some surprising statistics, courtesy of Culture Amp’s Joshua Bach: “10...
Talent attraction: Why Maslow thinks your job ads suck
Are you a recruiter in a terrifyingly drab business park 30 minutes from the “cool” downtown core or city center? Getting cricke...
No standard working hours in Hong Kong? This is an opportunity
In Hong Kong, the practice of long working hours is common due to its status as a financial hub and the region's flexible work m...
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...
How organizations can help shape the future of AI in recruiting – and reap the benefits
Excited about a world where AI in recruiting will immensely improve your hiring process? We live in a fascinating time because t...
The key to standing out in recruitment during Brexit uncertainty
The UK recruitment market is particularly tough right now. With continued Brexit uncertainty, many professionals are nervous abo...
Brexit and employment: 6 things you can do today to prepare for Brexit
If you’re in the recruiting space, Brexit poses a unique conundrum. The lack of clarity around what’s coming up has led to, amon...
Out-of-the-box recruiting strategies: Talent in the unlikeliest of places
What if we could take the unemployed and soon-to-be unemployed and prepare them for a new career? What if your accountant was on...
Why you should consider non-traditional candidates
For some professions, career paths are sort of a given, almost pre-defined. For example, if you want to be a doctor, you’ll go t...
Best job ad examples from the Workable job board
A clear and engaging job description helps attract the right candidates. But writing one is no easy feat. To inspire you, we dov...