Four résumé factors predict who hiring managers choose to interview. Dr. Lindner’s newest study, published in the International Journal of Leadership, found that candidates with relevant, current, and continual work experience; a college degree or enrollment in college; and achievements listed on their résumés were more likely to be selected by hiring managers for employment interviews. Research is based on 1,000 actual applicants…
The automation of recruiting and hiring has forever changed the way candidates apply and interview for jobs.
Advancements in recruitment technology have streamlined the process for employers to fill vacant positions, but has that come at the expense of human interaction? Click here to read the full article
It is often said that the costliest hire is employing the wrong candidate, but what about the one that got away?
No, we’re not talking about the employee who quit or even the one who may have been laid off. We’re referring to the candidate who got tired of playing the waiting game after enduring multiple interviews and decided to pursue another opportunity — or, worse yet, lost interest in your company… Click here to read the full article
A two series study on Source of Hire conducted in collaboration with Frostburg State University
Results show how HR, Recruiting and Talent Acquisition professionals measure, use, track, store, and act on Source of Hire results. Three factors (Priming, Inducing and Facilitating) were found to best explain how sources of hire transform a candidate from “job shopper” to job applicant.
America has a “Talent Crunch,” and it effects employers in just about every industry across occupations, both white collar and blue.
For the 74th consecutive month, the U.S. economy has reported gains in jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s December Jobs Report. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate is at a nine-year low of 4.6%, which is considered at or below full employment.
Currently, there are more job openings for skilled positions than there are job seekers. This has created a Talent Crunch that is frustrating employers.
There are strong indicators that 2017 will be a banner year for companies and workers… Click here to read the full article