According to a recent Wall Street Journal article by Ray Smith, more applicants are turning away from jobs with tell-tale descriptions. So, although there is no good way to say abandon all hope ye who enter here, certain phrases are guilty of false advertising. Here are a few highlights that hopefully advise your strategy for […]
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One of the most difficult challenges recruiters face is competition. Company recruiters, private recruiting firms, universities, government, and side-hustle opportunities create an endless competition for top talent. Luckily, there’s help finding hidden talent in a competitive workforce market. Phyllis Furman from LinkedIn’s Talent Blog offers pro tips for finding hidden talent – highlights below. Look […]
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Almost as common a topic among an earlier generation as the weather, Millennials have been noticeably absent from workplace trends. Or have they? With trends like ‘quiet quitting’ identified by TikTok instead of the Harvard Business Review, are the Millennials back with a vengeance? A classic article by FirstUp may offer a few Scooby clues […]
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In the article What’s New and Fresh in the Candidate Experience? Absolutely Nothing by Kevin Grossman, Kevin describes the many touchpoints employers have that can improve candidate experience. However, frequent and respectful communication stands out as how to win or lose the ideal candidate. Read the entire article here, highlights below. Communication is Key There […]
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Although some larger tech companies have stopped hiring, laid off employees, or rescinded offers to new hires, the need for top talent has not stopped. Below are three choice options for finding exceptional candidates from LinkedIn. Ask the Hiring Manager Do you know what qualities and skills the right candidate needs? Checking in with your […]
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Although you would believe hiring in IT is based solely on resume facts, myths, fables, and folklore remain pervasive, especially around generational differences. Molly Waseka for The Enterprise Project explores three IT hiring myths here. Highlights are featured below. Myth #1: Older generations don’t use technology as much as younger generations Believing older generations don’t […]
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Although recruiting IT personnel internationally is nothing new, some firms late to the game face unforeseen challenges. Kate Stacey writing for techadar.com, describes specific challenges in hiring internationally. A few are highlighted below. Starting Too Late According to the article, “The added complexities of recruiting international workers can make the hiring process a lengthy affair. […]
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According to a recent article in Computerworld, IT is experiencing record-low unemployment. So when you are ready to make an IT career change, contact the experts at Business Centric Technology. Highlights from the article follow below. Great Numbers According to the article by authors Lucas Mearian and Galen Gruman, “The IT job market size grew […]
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Many wonder if something else is at play when thousands actively seek employment and thousands of positions remain unfilled. Hilke Schellmann asks why in an article for The Guardian and speculates that AI-recruiting tools may be to blame. As more data appears regarding algorithm biases, many qualified candidates are disqualified, costing companies and society billions […]
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An article in Forbes contributed by Suzy Taherian highlights ways that C-suite personnel can connect with employees in the face of the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic. Undoubtedly, work/life balance has changed how the workforce interacts with management. Below are a few tips on how to connect. Feeling Connected When employees feel connected to […]
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