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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring the Best Sales Reps

Are you having difficulty hiring sales reps at your company? Are you looking to expand your company but don't know where to look? Are you unsure of what questions to ask candidates in an interview? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may need some help recruiting the right salespeople. We sat down with Mike Manzi to discuss best practices in his sales recruiting process....

How to Build an Application Experience That Prioritizes People

HR is tasked with the most critical role in any business: taking care of the company's people. Successful people management starts with getting the right people in the door and making sure they have what they need. For far too long, however, HR technology and tools have been built around processes rather than for the people they serve. That's especially true in the case of tools built for...

5 Effective Talent Acquisition Strategies that will Help Hiring Managers Scale their Teams in Half the Time

It is challenging to locate the right candidate for a job; in fact, 69% of businesses reported skill shortages and trouble hiring in 2021. According to the National Federation of Independent Business's monthly report for August 2019, the largest concern for "small firms is obtaining qualified personnel for their open positions,'' with 26% citing this as their top...

The New Model of Hiring: If You Want to Attract Top Talent, You Need to Create an Attractive Opportunity

Log in to LinkedIn, and you'll find an abundance of coaching and advice for job seekers on every topic from resume tips to offer letters. I can scroll down my newsfeed on any given day and 5-10 people will have tips to help me stand out to attract the job I want. In fact, for many years now, I've been one of those people, coaching job seekers on much of the same stuff. I even wrote an...

Recruitment Agencies: Enhancing Your Hiring Success with Recruiter.com's Comprehensive On-Demand Solutions

In today's highly competitive business landscape, companies are constantly vying for top talent to stay ahead of the curve. Recruitment agencies are pivotal in streamlining talent acquisition, saving time, and ensuring the right fit for businesses. This article will explore the benefits of partnering with recruitment agencies and how Recruiter.com's innovative on-demand recruiting solutions can...

Innovative Talent Acquisition Strategies That Will Help You Find the Best Candidates

Going through the recruiting process to find the perfect candidate to fill a role is often difficult, with companies spending millions each year on innovative talent acquisition strategies. The Society of Resource Management recently found that its surveyed companies had spent at least $4,425 per hire. Of course, that number can significantly change depending on the business's size and the...

Great Customer Service Starts in the HR Department

Good customer service is like art: We know it when we see it. And we instinctively return to brands that promise — and deliver — frictionless, consistent, and positive experiences. The businesses that do this usually bear the hallmarks of a solid service culture: responsive leadership, accountable call-center representatives, and an overall sense of trustworthiness at every...

Why Company Culture Is More Than Just a Buzz Word

As we near the two-year mark from the start of the pandemic, we continue to see significant disruptions to the business landscape and daily life. During this substantial change, it's clear that business leaders have struggled to keep their teams connected and engaged. A record 47 million workers, representing one-fifth of the US workforce, quit their jobs in 2021, reflecting the shift in...

How to Use Digital Marketing Strategies in Recruiting

According to some research, 75% of candidates will research the company's reputation before submitting their resumes for consideration. If you want to ensure that you're attracting the best candidates, you'll need to ensure that your employer branding is positive. Thankfully, you can utilize some digital marketing strategies in your recruiting process. There are many...

The Problem With Resume Screening — and How You Can Fix It

Through countless rewrites, keyword-stuffing, and sweating over the exact alignment of bulleted lists, candidates struggle to create the ultimate resume that will catch the reader's attention and keep them from landing in the hiring manager's wastebasket. In my opinion, they needn't bother. In fact, I believe every resume belongs in the bin. Why? Because resumes don't predict job...

Unlocking the Power of Healthcare Talent Pools

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare employment is expected to rise by 13% by 2031. As job demand increases, recruiters will need to innovate hiring methods. In the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment, the year 2023 promises to be a defining year for businesses seeking to secure the best healthcare talent. One key hiring strategy recruiters see emerging is unleashing the...

The Ultimate Guide On How To Choose The Right Recruitment Agency For Your Business

According to Murray Resources, the United States has over 20,000 employment and recruitment agencies. With so many options, you can't just select one without understanding the variables that go into making a lucrative decision. In this post, we've compiled a list of all you need to know when choosing a recruiting agency, so you can fulfill your company's goals while also saving time...

How to take ownership of your authentic power in the workplace: Five tools for women

As founder of Pavo Navigation Coaching, AmyJo Mattheis has a specialty in helping companies large and small identify and address workplace toxicity in all its forms. Mattheis frequently finds herself serving as a sounding board to women in leadership positions who are struggling to own their real power. "As women, we are often conditioned not to ask for things, and to adapt to the...

What to Consider When Hiring Channel Partner Managers

The role of channel partner managers (also known as partner account managers, channel account managers, or partnership managers) may only be familiar to a narrow niche of the business world. However, this will soon change as increasing SaaS suppliers seek to diversify their business development pursuits outside of Direct Sales. Companies large and small increasingly report newsworthy growth...

In the Battle for Talent, Corporate Sustainability Can Give You the Advantage

As the world has shifted to a knowledge economy over the last 20 years, the battle for talent has intensified. The search for quality candidates has become more competitive than ever as employers vie for top talent, who are now looking for more than just a job. These days, the best candidates on the market seek meaning in their work and purpose in their career paths. They want to...

The Robots Aren't Taking Your Job: 5 Things You Have Completely Wrong About Automation

Mention automation in any work-related conversation and a sense of dread may sweep across the room. Images spring to mind of humanoid robots and sophisticated machines doing the jobs done by people. People may ask themselves: Can my job be automated? Will it? Automation is prone to such myths, but it doesn't have to be scary. Many small and medium-sized businesses rely on automation...

The Advantages of Specialized Recruitment Agencies and How Recruiter.com's On-Demand Solutions Can Benefit Your Business

Hiring top talent is crucial for the success of any business, but finding the perfect candidate for a specialized role can be arduous. This is where specialized recruitment agencies come into play. This article will explore the advantages of using specialized recruitment agencies and how partnering with Recruiter.com's on-demand recruiting solutions can elevate your talent acquisition...

Customized Recruiting Packages: Optimize Your Talent Acquisition with Recruiter.com's On-Demand Solutions

The hiring landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses must adapt to remain competitive in attracting top talent. Customized recruiting packages from Recruiter.com offer a dynamic and flexible approach, catering to your organization's unique requirements and challenges. This article will explore the advantages of utilizing customized recruiting packages and how Recruiter.com's on-demand...

4 Traits Every Next-Generation Leader Needs to Possess

Most business leaders had never previously experienced anything close to the disruption the pandemic has inflicted on both our lives and our work. It has posed brand new challenges for companies, turning the workplace upside down and inside out. Employees, too, have had to deal with job insecurity, health concerns, and heightened anxiety in various aspects of their lives. The very concept of...

How E-Learning Can Help Your Company Differentiate Itself in This Talent Market

Did you know that offering career advancement opportunities can reduce employee turnover by 94 percent? Or that employees are 30 percent more engaged when they have access to professional development? These statistics alone make the argument for why your company should invest in professional development. But you can't tie up all of your team's time in training sessions. Sure, your...

April Insights Now Available: Download the Index Report Today

As the labor market continues to reel, leaving room for much speculation, no one better understands the current landscape than the talent experts on the front lines. Recruiter Index™ is a treasure trove of information for Talent Acquisition professionals navigating today's challenging job market. This monthly report offers an in-depth analysis of the labor market and candidate...

Headhunting Services: A Comprehensive Guide to Recruiter.com's On-Demand Solutions

Discover how headhunting services can transform your business by connecting you with the top talent in your industry. In today's fast-paced, competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining the best talent is more important than ever. As a result, "headhunting" services have become an essential part of the recruitment process for many organizations. This article will provide a...

It's Time for Recruitment to Become as Digital-Friendly as Remote Work

Being an HR leader today is no easy feat. During the last two years, our focus has been on adapting to the situation as fast as possible. Consequently, many corporate processes born out of the pandemic feel temporary today – because initially, many of them were meant to be. We can see three prominent groups emerging in what appears to be the aftermath of COVID: those planning to go back...

Local Recruitment Solutions: Boost Your Business with Recruiter.com's On-Demand Services

Finding the right talent in your local area can be challenging, especially when competing with larger companies or navigating the complexities of the job market. To overcome these challenges, businesses increasingly seek local recruitment solutions that understand their unique needs and can tap into the regional talent pool. Recruiter.com's on-demand recruiting services provide a comprehensive...

7 Reasons Why Sourcing Passive Candidates Can Be a Great Strategy

According to some research, 73% of candidates on the job market are passive candidates. If you're only looking at active candidates, then you're missing out on a large portion of talented candidates. However, many other benefits come from targeting passive candidates. Keep reading to discover why your recruitment strategy should include sourcing these candidates. 1. Less...

A Guide to the Essentials of Startup Recruiting

"We've established our company, we've started an upswing in growth, time to hire, but it's hard to find, sign, and onboard talent." Is this something that you're familiar with at your startup? This is a critical issue for any small company beginning to expand staff to hire top talent? And it can be the difference between success and failure. Even established companies are having problems...

Look Beyond the Resume: How to Assess New Grads With Limited Work Experience

The graduating classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 will likely have significantly less experience with job shadowing, volunteering, and interning due to the restrictions brought on by the global pandemic. Of course, this will impact how their resumes stack up against the competition. However, there are ways in which these candidates may have advantages over other talent. The world of work is...

The Power of Putting People First: How to Win C-Suite Buy-In for Employee Training

In the words of Richard Branson, "If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients." Proving that fact to the rest of your organization might be challenging, but it will pay off — literally — in the long run. Research from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) found companies that spend the most on employee training have 218 percent higher income per...

13 Common Hiring Manager Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers! Today's Question: What's a common faux pas you see hiring managers committing during the hiring process, and what should they be doing instead? These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization composed of the world's most successful...

Niche Recruitment Services: Unlock Industry-Specific Talent with Recruiter.com's On-Demand Solutions

In today's competitive job market, finding the right talent for specialized roles can be challenging. Niche recruitment services offer a targeted approach, focusing on specific industries or skill sets to match candidates with your organization's unique requirements. Recruiter.com's on-demand solutions provide expert niche recruitment services, ensuring you find the best candidates to drive your...

Candidate Research: The Critical Information that You Must Know about Your Recruiting Targets

Today, while most companies are busy with customer research, there is also an increasing need to understand that it is equally important to conduct candidate research to find the best candidates for your team. Our hiring processes currently do not involve gathering intel on candidates, which prevents us from tapping into many potential hires. This leads us to question how vital candidate...

Hiring for Information Technology Companies: 7 Creative Strategies that Work

When there is a high demand for highly specialized labor and rapid development and growth, such as in the technology business, top tech talent to fill those roles is in high demand. However, according to a Korn Ferry analysis from 2018, the skilled labor deficit in the tech sector might reach 4.3 million individuals by 2030. The skilled labor shortage translates to almost four million fewer...

Time and a Half: Calculating Time and a Half Pay

Introduction In today's fast-paced work environment, overtime work is becoming increasingly common. For many employees, this means earning "time and a half" pay. But what does "time and a half" mean, and how is it calculated? This comprehensive guide delves into the concept of time and a half pay, exploring its definition, regulations, and calculation methods. This article aims to...

Discover Affordable Recruitment Services with Recruiter.com's On-Demand Solutions

The competitive job market makes finding top talent a priority for businesses. However, the recruitment process can be time-consuming, complex, and costly. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), investing in recruitment services might seem like a luxury. But with Recruiter.com's affordable recruitment services, you can access top-notch, on-demand recruiting solutions that won't break...

5 Ways to Reduce Recruitment Costs for Your Company Without Impacting Results

When sourcing and hiring talent, cutting the costs can lead to higher long-term expenditures, employee burnout, and the subsequent high recruitment costs of replacing your worn-out team could result from refusing to recruit and halting employment entirely. In the United States, the average cost of hiring a new employee is $4,700, while the price of a bad hire is estimated to be 30% of...

Interviewing a Remote Software Developer: Questions and Best Practices to Find the Right Fit

According to an estimate from Evans Data Corporation, the number of software developers around the world is expected to reach nearly 29 million by 2024. Despite this sizable talent pool, souring and hiring a software developer is rarely easy. In fact, with more companies now embracing remote work in the wake of the pandemic, hiring the right developer has gotten even harder. Hiring remote...

The 3 Unspoken Benefits of Buying AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is known for its benefits to businesses in improving efficiencies, reducing human errors, and even boosting revenues. With AI systems, you can help make customer service operations more efficient, recruit faster, make quality assurance technicians more effective, and HR managers a hundred times more productive by automating time-consuming tasks. However, when it...

17 Simple Yet Effective Tips for Hiring Managers to Interview Job Candidates Better

Most people believe that interviews are only stressful for the candidates doing the interviews, but that is not the truth in the employment market. Interviews are also very stressful for the ones conducting them. This is where we talk about hiring managers who have to interview several candidates in their careers and get experts on board. It is essential to have interviewing skills training...

The Great Reshuffling is Teaching us to be Better Empathizers, Employers, and Employees

These are not easy times for HR professionals. Employees are resigning in droves, and there's no single reason why. Some are chasing higher paychecks in an unprecedented hot job market, others are jumping ship for promises of quick advancement, and some are radically making 180-degree career changes to pursue their dreams after surviving the pandemic. But is there something larger at work as...

The 3 Most Important Traits You're Overlooking in Candidates

In the more than four years that Inter (formerly Junto) has been in business, we've hired over 50 people for full-time and freelance roles. Thirty-five of those people are still part of the team. The rest either quit or were let go. For us, 2019 was a particularly difficult year for hiring. We let go of a few people who weren't the right long-term fit, and a few other employees quit. In...

10 Essential Technology Skills Every Employee Should Have

The rapid advance of technology has forever altered the face of the global workplace. Gone are the days when tasks were manually accomplished, and communications were done solely via phone calls or face-to-face meetings. Today's dynamic work environment demands technological competence, irrespective of your job role or industry. This shift has been accelerated by the recent global events that...

4 Signs Your Company Needs AI Recruiting Software

Did you know that 24% of businesses use artificial intelligence (AI) recruiting software? Many recruiters and hiring managers have discovered the benefits of using AI to enhance their recruiting process in the employment market. But how do you know if your business is ready to include the software into your business? If you're struggling to find great talent or just feel like your...

Using Inclusive Language to Promote a Diverse Workplace

As an HR leader, establishing an environment that promotes diversity and inclusiveness is crucial for all employees to feel welcomed, respected, and valued. Inclusive language is a significant factor in fostering a positive environment where employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work. By being mindful of what language you use, you ensure your business creates a culture of...

How to Improve Productivity and Work-life Balance with a Fully Remote and Distributed Team

Remote work has been a trending topic since the beginning of 2020, and for a good reason. The challenging circumstances of the last two years have caused unemployment rates across the globe to spike, while those who remained employed adjusted to working from home during lockdowns. And if there's a positive takeaway from this, people came to enjoy the flexibility of working remotely. An...

Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: Crafting Effective Prompts for Recruiting

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, recruiters can leverage powerful tools like ChatGPT to improve their hiring processes. At the heart of this technology lies "prompt engineering," or the art of crafting the perfect questions to extract valuable insights from AI. In this article, we explore the benefits of using ChatGPT in recruitment, offer practical tips for recruiters...

Mother's Day: Top 10 Reasons You Should Be Recruiting Moms

According to some research, working mothers make up one-third of women in the workforce. Because of how prevalent they are, if you're not recruiting moms, you might be missing out on a large chunk of great talent in the labor market. . Some companies might not want to hire moms who will only work part-time, or some companies may not think that a mom will be able to focus on her...

How Employee Turnover Provides an Opportunity to Strengthen Your Organization

Imagine you're a leader who knows firsthand about the 4.5 million people who, according to a recent U.S. Department of Labor report, quit their jobs in March as part of the Great Resignation. You have several open roles within your organization, and your remaining employees are struggling with prioritizing their busy workloads while feeling stressed and burnt out. Given the challenges...

Myth-Busting: The Truth About Validity in Hiring Assessments

The term "validity" may sound vaguely familiar to some of us from a high school statistics class. But for most of us, validity is a new concept that often comes with some quick assumptions that can quickly turn into unspoken myths. Validity is the evidence that the results of a test or other decision-making tool mean what they are intended to convey. In other words, validity is the...