According to the Department of Defense, as reported by the GAO, around 200,000 service members move into civilian life every year, with many struggling to find employment. In fact, SHRM reported military veterans are 15.6% more likely than non-veteran job seekers to be underemployed. With the record number of jobs currently open in the United…
Today’s young professionals feel more empowered than ever to find a job they love. That means they won’t hesitate to hop from one job to the next until they find the best fit. Technology has enabled a nonstop job search. According to the 2022 Jobvite Job Seeker Nation Report, 45% of employees surveyed are actively…
While the labor market in flux, now is the perfect time to reassess how you build awareness with active and passive job seekers and nurture candidates of interest through your funnel with targeted recruitment marketing campaigns. Specifically, ones that help you and your recruiting org: If you need help refining your recruitment marketing efforts, you’ve…
When the days are longer, and summer hiring season is in full swing, recruiters and talent teams are in the midst of an all-out blitz, seeking to attract the right candidates and doing their best to keep applicants engaged to fill their open positions. Whether it’s hiring for increased tourism and hospitality roles, looking for…
Talent Acquisition Week had it all this year. During the last week of January, the TA community came together for a virtual event that focused on reinventing talent acquisition to move forward in 2022. From strategic budgeting, employer branding, candidate experience, and technology optimization to the essential focus on DEI initiatives and the importance of…
Social media platforms have over 3 billion users worldwide. With these growing numbers, it’s no surprise businesses take advantage of social media recruiting to hire new talent. Posting open positions on job boards is a great approach to attract local job seekers. However, social media platforms have grown in popularity, and they broaden your range…
Whether you’re trying to organically identify passive candidates who are seemingly strong fits for available positions or entice active candidates to apply to your paid job listings, social recruiting is a highly valuable part of your recruiting process that can greatly bolster your talent pipeline. Simply put, the benefits of social recruiting (i.e., publishing job…
Manufacturing is an industry that is familiar with the ups and downs of the economy. Recruiters are often faced with the challenge of needing skilled workers in high volumes while competing for a limited talent pool. Sourcing, engaging, and hiring quality talent keeps manufacturing recruiters busy every day. But what if you could incorporate automation,…
Warren Buffet once said, “it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” Your employer brand is your reputation personified. It’s a window into your company, providing candidates, customers, and potential customers insight into what you value and how your treat people. It works in tandem with your public persona…
Manufacturing runs on the skills of its workers and there is a growing skill gap in America. According to a report from Deloitte and The National Association of Manufacturers, 4.6 million jobs need to be filled by 2028, and 2.4 million jobs are projected to go unfilled due to a lack of trained workers. And…
