Recently I discussed the slowdown in tech hiring, which is already reflected in today’s longer and more difficult hiring cycles as hiring managers are more selective with the quality of candidates. Recruiting and job seeking has become significantly more challenging as offers are given out only to candidates who meet all requirements without fail. Sahat Yalkabov, a software ... Read Full Article
Are Your Recruiters Data-Driven?
In a world that is becoming increasingly dependent on data, it is apparent that HR will have to follow suit. Data is important for all facets of HR, but extremely important for recruiters and talent acquisition specialists. With Deloitte reporting that 56% of HR is reporting at a “Reactive-Operational” level, it would stand to reason that most of HR practitioners are operating ... Read Full Article
What Recruiters & Managers MUST Do to Fill Positions Quickly
I hear it too often. Why hasn’t this position been filled? We just aren’t getting ENOUGH candidates. The candidates aren’t strong enough. As a recruiter I am the middleman between the manager and my organization and getting someone hired or not. When these questions get asked, there is often a disconnect. Simply said, there is a formula to getting someone hired. It is ... Read Full Article
5 Reasons Why Recruiting Sucks
Let's face it recruiting sucks. It's difficult. It's time-consuming, and it's expensive. But it's just recruiting? Hiring good candidates couldn't possibly be tough. Let's take a look at 5 reasons why recruiting really sucks. $$$$$. Recruiting candidates and advertising openings let alone the time it takes to interview and review the candidates takes money, time, and ... Read Full Article