Candidate reference checks are a critical part of the hiring process. Eight out of 10 recruiters use them to learn more about candidates and ensure that the job seeker is the right fit. However, if you aren’t asking the right questions when you talk to a candidate’s references, you might be missing out on critical information. References […]
Today, many companies are struggling to find the skilled candidates they need to fill their vacant positions. Nearly three-quarters of employers have difficulties securing top talent, and 45% admit they are concerned about finding the right job seekers. As a result, many companies turn to outside resources to find the candidates they need to thrive. In fact, 41% of hiring managers […]
Upwards of 70% of job seekers qualify as passive candidates. While these professionals aren’t actively hunting down a new job, they aren’t opposed to the idea of making a change. However, if you are going to attract passive talent, your opportunity has to be enticing. Passive job seekers don’t always share motivations with their active counterparts. While […]
When you are hiring for a startup, you need to have a different mindset. You can’t focus solely on a candidate’s hard skills and assume it will be enough. It’s critical that you also consider how each new hire will alter your company’s culture. Since you’re in the early stages, the influence of a single personality can […]
As of October 2019, the unemployment rate was a measly 3.6%. Companies and recruiters can’t focus their recruitment strategy solely on the unemployed. Instead, they need to incorporate facets that aim at working professionals as well. Approximately 70% of job seekers are passive candidates. They typically don’t have the same sense of urgency about finding new opportunities, even […]
When you need to fill a vacant position, speed is often one of several priorities. On average, it takes 36 days to fill an open position. However, top talent is generally only on the market for ten days, and that can create a sense of urgency, leading to move as fast as possible to snag a candidate. However, […]
Many recruiters are recognizing that their recruitment strategies of yesteryear aren’t cutting it today. This is especially true for in-demand specialties, including many STEM professions. In 2019, tech unemployment reached a shocking new low, coming in at 1.3%. Finding skilled professionals in this STEM category, as a result, is frustratingly difficult. During the past 12 to […]
In many cases, the best candidates only remain on the market for a mere 10 days. Considering that, on average, it takes a company 27 days to land a new hire, it isn’t surprising that 50% of human resource managers are struggling to find top-notch candidates for at least one of their open positions. To put it simply, the best […]
Today, a shocking 73% of candidates are passive job seekers. While they may be open to learning about new opportunities, they aren’t actively seeking connections with recruiters. Unless you are using a proactive approach to connect with these professionals, finding your ideal fit for an open position is going to be a lengthy and frustrating process. Luckily there […]
Diversity is a well-known issue in the tech sector. Generally, women and many minorities aren’t well represented, particularly in the management ranks. Even though 69% of executives believe that diversity and inclusion are important issues, 78% of talent leaders want to tackle this hiring issue head-on, and 66% of companies have strategies in place to increase diversity, many organizations continue to […]
