Why should you consider an unsolicited job opportunity from a recruiter? Most of the candidates that I reached out to for many of my openings are not active job seekers. If I have done the correct research, my hope is that I am presenting them with an opportunity that is a great match for their background. Candidates should, at least, be [...]
Now that the talent pool for certain roles (for example software engineers) is very tight, it is time to create or dust off your employee referral program if your company has not already done so. For those who do not know, an employee referral program is a program, where employees recommend qualified friends, relatives or colleagues. Such a program can [...]
I have heard for years that the traditional resume would eventually be replaced. Sites such as LinkedIn have certainly come close to replicating or potentially replacing the traditional resume. However, the traditional resume still holds much value, and I don’t see it going away anytime soon. So, if the resume still is an important piece in a candidate’s job search, [...]
Think of your job postings the same way that you think of any advertisement that you see on TV, online, or in print. Boring advertisements won’t catch the eye of the intended consumer, much the same as a boring job posting won’t catch the eye of the stars that you are trying to attract. You need to give these stars a very good [...]
