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If you’re like me, you’re probably sick of hearing so much lately about a supposed talent shortage. Much of that hype has focused on the fact that with unemployment down… Read more

If there’s one thing recruiters and talent practitioners place a premium on, it’s the tools of the trade. And not a day goes by, it seems, without another “killer app” for… Read more

If there’s one characteristic, a single quality that distinguishes between a great recruiter and simply a good one, it’s attention to details. The best recruiters out there are complete control… Read more

There’s nothing new – or even remotely interesting – about the concept of social recruiting, yet for some reason that doesn’t seem to stop this industry from discussing and dissecting… Read more

If you want a business case or case use for the importance of mobile recruiting adoption and optimization, you don’t really have to look far. Hell, there’s a cottage industry… Read more

At its core, recruiting is more or less an exercise in making a good first impression; from the 6-8 seconds the average recruiter (if such a thing exists) spends reviewing… Read more

There’s a cottage industry out there of industry analysts, speakers, consultants and bloggers dedicated to the HR and recruiting industry, and the fact is, these “experts” must be seeing something… Read more

For going on two decades now, I’ve been a proud, card carrying member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). On top of diligently paying my dues every year,… Read more

One of the most important but intangible factors in recruiting and hiring job candidates is the often-misunderstood concept of “cultural fit.” Simply put: you want to make sure you get… Read more

It’s estimated there are approximately 28,000 companies competing in the HR Technology space, and some mornings, opening my inbox feels a little like I’m being bombarded by every single one… Read more

Here’s the thing; as sexy as we make social out to be, and as much emphasis as we put on concepts like talent communities and targeted content, the fact of… Read more

It’s no secret that applying for jobs sucks. The fact is, most candidates have pretty much consigned themselves to these processes that too often entail more work than the actual… Read more

There’s always been plenty of talking, tweeting, blogging, venting, ranting and raving about the sad state of recruiting – but lately, it seems like the topic of what’s wrong with… Read more

Searching patterns and understanding your sourcing strategy is an essential part of any search you are undertaking. Boolean Operators, Boolean Search, Ninja style back flip search, however you want to slice it,… Read more

Recruiting, as a rule, kind of sucks when scale is involved. It’s no secret that most corporate recruiters feel overwhelmed with too many resumes to review, or too many requisitions… Read more