The finance and insurance world has been one of the greatest comeback stories in recent memory. Financial services companies — including credit unions, banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, accounting companies, consumer finance companies, stock brokerages, investment funds, individual managers, and some government-sponsored enterprises — experienced an unprecedented downturn and loss of reputation in the…
Globally, about 2.7 billion people use Facebook. LinkedIn has more than 575 million registered users. Regardless of the platform used, social media is an important tool for maintaining social connections. As evidenced by the fact that 79% of people use it for job searching, it’s also a great resource for recruiters. With the sheer number…
As a millennial, I’ve done a bit of “job shopping” as the experts like to call it. I’ve filled out my fair share of applications (even a couple of old-fashioned print ones!); I’ve had phone, in-person, and video interviews; and I’ve attended more than a couple of networking and career events. Between my own experiences…
Automation and artificial intelligence are moving into every part of our lives. From driving our cars to customer service, the phenomenon is only going to get more prominent. Indeed, AI is bringing benefits like efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use to the recruiting industry, and recruiters are realizing that automation can mean faster and better…
Attracting qualified candidates is a strategic game of appealing to the right people and holding their interest throughout the hiring process. This seems simple enough in theory, but there are some key factors in an applicant tracking system that carry significant weight and shouldn’t be ignored. If you’re experiencing some difficulty in attracting or retaining…
When it comes to hiring, teamwork, efficiency, and engagement are essential for success. On average, it takes 42 days to fill a position. Of the reasons why people don’t ultimately accept a job offer, nearly 50% say it’s because they got another offer while waiting to hear back from an interviewer. For many companies, that…
In today’s war for talent, it can easily become a hectic environment for recruiters. It’s not like you can find a four-leaf clover and all your problems will be resolved. It can be great to have luck on your side, but sometimes you just need some help to guide you in the right direction. Here…
Recruiters are moving away from outdated methods of attracting talent to embrace texting. Only 20 percent of potential candidates will read emails received from your company, but switching to text can increase read rates to 98 percent. How can this transform your recruiting solutions? Start a Conversation The average person checks his or her phone…
The task of recruiting and hiring candidates for a position is getting tougher. It’s also very competitive as hiring managers must do what they can to lure top candidates. This leads to a constant analysis of what is working, what isn’t, and what can be done better. For that reason, various metrics exist to help…
Scouting for and securing top talent is likely a priority for your company, but the rules of engagement have changed. For one thing, low unemployment has made HR a sellers’ market, with job candidates rather than employers in the driver’s seat. For another, finding a good fit for your organization requires agility, flexibility and perseverance.…
