Recruiting Trends to Watch in 2020

The recruitment landscape has changed significantly in recent years. The unemployment rate is sitting at 3.6%, making it harder to find skilled talent. Plus, 63% of recruiters believe that the talent shortage is the biggest challenge they face professionally, and that situation isn’t likely to change in 2020. By taking a moment to look at the trends that […]

New Year’s Resolutions for Recruiters

With 2019 drawing to a close, many recruiters are looking toward the future. New Year’s resolutions are a common way to set goals for the coming year, allowing you to set yourself up for success in 2020.  The unemployment rate is sitting at a measly 3.6%, and 63% of recruiters believe that the pervasive talent shortage is the […]

Boolean Searching 101: A Guide for Recruiters

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 […]

Don’t Be Afraid! Recruiting AI Can Help Your Recruitment Strategy

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t the first instance of technology revolutionizing recruitment. When the applicant tracking system (ATS) was introduced, it was a major disruptor in the hiring arena, fundamentally changing how many companies approached filling vacancies. Today, 51% of organizations have implemented AI-based solutions into their recruiting process, allowing them to automate screening, sourcing and even scheduling. As the technology matures, it’s […]

Recruiting Tips for Those Hard-To-Fill Positions

In an ideal world, the perfect candidate would always be easy to find. However, in the current tight labor market, that simply isn’t the case. Today, 50% of hiring managers have at least one position open they can’t find a qualified candidate for. There are an estimated 7.2 million job openings nationwide, and there simply aren’t enough job seekers available to fill […]

What Is the Full Life Cycle of Recruiting?

The complete recruitment lifecycle is actually fairly complex. There are many steps between determining you need to hire a new employee and a new hire reaching full productivity as an official member of your permanent staff. By exploring each of the recruiting lifecycle phases, you can better understand the nuances of hiring. With that in mind, here’s […]

The Benefits of Hiring a Contract Recruiter

Companies often have fluctuating needs when it comes to their workforce. Many businesses are impacted by seasonal shifts in demand, creating periods where supplementing the size of their staff is essential. Others may need short-term assistance to cover permanent employee absences, such as when a key employee takes a vacation. Often, the process of acquiring […]

5 of the Best Recruiting Tools You Can Use Now

Today, recruiters must deal with the challenges of a tight labor market. There simply aren’t enough candidates to go around. As a result, 50 percent of human resource managers say that they are struggling to find qualified job seekers for at least one opening. While there isn’t much that can be done about the state of the labor market […]

Is It Time for Live Video Interviewing Instead of in Person?

Today, the job market is candidate-driven. Unemployment remains low, and competition for top talent is fierce. As a result, companies are having to consider deviating from traditional hiring paradigms. It is unreasonable to expect job seekers to jump through a lot of hoops or inconvenience themselves as they are being recruited. Instead, employers need to […]