In an effort to attract, engage, and land top talent, many employers are looking to improve their company’s reputation as an excellent employer—and that means providing a good candidate experience before, during, and at the end of the recruitment process. According to research, 84% of job seekers say the reputation of a company is important…
The recruiting world is changing. Candidates expect to engage where they live – on their mobile devices and through whatever channel they’re currently engaged with, from video to chat platforms to social media networks. But it’s not just about the channel; it’s about the approach. Candidates expect fast, personalized, one-on-one communication that mirrors authentic conversation.…
How long does it take your company to hire a new employee? More importantly, how long are new employees likely to stay aboard? With today’s unemployment rates skirting an all-time low, and employees demanding more fulfilling work lives, finding the balance between speed and quality of hire presents quite the challenge. But it can be…
When your company is facing a job vacancy, it can be easy to jump straight into recruitment mode. But, finding a candidate to simply “fill in the gap” is a risky fix that could backfire. A swift decision can leave your company with a bad hire on its hands, which could potentially cost thousands of dollars,…
By most estimates, we spend 50% of our waking hours at work. That’s a lot of time to spend with colleagues. When we form other pivotal relationships in our lives, with spouses or close friends, we spend an enormous amount of time making sure that the things we find important are important to them as…
Interviewing is a fine art. Some questions, answers, and strategies are straight-forward, while other aspects of meeting with job candidates are more nuanced. Sometimes an answer or attitude sends up a huge red flag. Other times a comment or omission that seems insignificant can have much bigger impact, and it’s important to know what to…
After rolling out the new Jobvite Video, lots of attention has been drawn to what’s in it for recruiters. We’ve shown how easy it is for them to send video interview requests, and how Jobvite Video can help them reclaim precious hours that were previously spent on the phone, knee-deep in scheduling chaos. Candidates, on…
Imagine moving to a new city where you don’t know anyone and don’t have access to the Internet. The first things you’ll need to do are find a safe place to live, a job you’ll love, childcare for your kids and a good doctor, all on your own. You have no recommendations from friends and…
