HR Tech 2014: 4 Trends Disrupting the Industry
After the whirlwind that was the 2014 HR Technology Conference & Expo, everyone is likely back from Las Vegas to their corners of the working world. If you were unable to attend, or even if you did...
View ArticleApplying the Scientific Method to Recruiting
Many people think of science as this nebulous concept whereby things are explained and laws are created. To me, science is much more accessible and doable – in fact, I think we are all scientists who...
View ArticleDiversity & Inclusion in 2015: Moving from “Why” to “How”
In 2014, one talent acquisition and talent management theme among many has taken center stage: diversity and inclusion. Major IT companies found themselves releasing their diversity demographics and...
View ArticleThe Little Things That Make You A Better Recruiter
There is a lot of information out there claiming to tell you what you need to be a good recruiter – things like: Confidence! Marketing skills! Fearlessness. Technology… Some of them are so generic...
View ArticleWhat Type of Recruiter Are You? The Geology Edition
This post was written by Katie Marks and is cross-posted from ERE.net. You might already be thinking: “Geology? And … recruiting?” I hear you, but bear with me while I describe my fascination with...
View ArticleWhy Recruiters Should Embrace Employee Referrals as an Integral Part of...
Lou Adler, CEO and founder of the training and search firm The Adler Group, developed what is known as the 20:40:40 rule. This rule states that 40% of recruiter submittals should come from networked...
View Article5 Simple Photography Tips to Enhance Recruitment Marketing
Recruitment marketing on social media really comes down to one thing: telling a good story about your company’s culture. Many companies struggle to make themselves look appealing on social media. I...
View ArticleEarly Career Advice for New Professionals
As a newly minted Interviewing Specialist, there are several things I have learned that apply not only to my role, but to all professionals who are fresh to the workforce. Here are a few practical...
View ArticleYes, Recruitment is a Career
If you are like most people, you remember your first day on the job. You were probably excited. Maybe a bit nervous. Few people knew you, and trust had to be earned no matter where you had come from....
View ArticleThe Five A’s of Becoming an A-List Recruiter
How does a new recruiter become an “A-list” recruiter? This thought is on the minds of many who are just beginning their recruitment careers. I have spent more than ten years as a recruiter, with the...
View ArticleAll That Jazz: 4 Things Recruiters Can Learn From Musical Theatre
As theatre lovers know, there’s nothing as amazing as a musical (1). Art forms like musical and non-musical theatre, movies and literature encourage the gamut of human emotions so that the audience...
View ArticlePurposefully Picky: Choosing Cream of the Crop Candidates
When you buy fruit from the grocery or local market, chances are you take a close look at each piece before placing it in your cart. Not because you are super picky, necessarily, but because you want...
View ArticleWhy Recruiters Should Help Candidates Polish Their CVs
Although I am no longer working within operational recruitment, I love this industry and remain a part of it. To this day, people ask me for help with their CVs, or whether I know anyone in a company...
View ArticleDiamonds in the Rough: Look Beyond Resumes to Find the Perfect Fit
Picture this: A group of miners venturing into a dark cave, equipped with only their pickaxes, helmets and a strong desire to do the work. They each have a mission to find valuable mineral deposits....
View ArticleGetting Ahead in RPO: A How-To Guide for Interested Recruiters
So, you are a great agency recruiter with an amazing network of clients and candidates, but you really want to take your career up a notch and move into the dynamic world of Recruitment Process...
View Article3 Ways to Uncover a Candidate’s Soft Skills in a Phone Interview
During the interview process, recruiters and hiring managers look for certain requirements to be met. We evaluate levels of experience and skill, looking to find the best candidates for our open...
View Article21 Questions You Should Ask to Find the Best Candidates
If you were to jot down a list of moments that make or break candidates, the interview almost certainly makes your top three. The interview is where a sheet of paper becomes a personality, stated...
View ArticleNational Healthcare Recruiter Day 2016: A Note of Appreciation
What does National Healthcare Recruiter Day mean to you? Depending on your role within healthcare, it might mean any number of things. Today, healthcare recruiters are needed more than ever to support...
View ArticleWhy RPO Recruiting is Good for Your Career
I suspect many career-minded people share my paralyzing fear of making the wrong career choices. More than most, recruiters are particularly prone to self-analysis about their careers and their career...
View ArticleCelebrating Social Media Day 2016
Today marks the seventh annual celebration of Social Media Day. As a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company, Cielo takes this day to recognize the many ways social media affects the recruitment...
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