I was born into a generation of technology. I am a girl with an Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and Pinterest. I am a college student trying to pave my path in the world. I am many things, but a stereotypical millennial, I am not. I don’t sit around all day taking selfies and posting them to… Read More
Tag: Hiring
Importance of Building a Recruiting Pipeline
Most companies only think about recruiting when they have an immediate need. Over the past ten years, the recruiting process has changed drastically. Employers used to be able to post a job online, in a newspaper, at a career fair, etc., then sit back and watch the applications come in. This is what I call… Read More
Following Up On New Hires
My last blog was about the most underutilized recruitment tool – asking for referrals. Now, I’m going to talk about another underutilized recruitment tool…following up on new hires. Many recruiters don’t follow up with their candidates once the person gets hired. I’m here to tell you that’s the wrong approach. Recruitment never stops! A good… Read More
How to Hire a Great Graphic Designer
We’re Hiring! This phrase strikes either optimism or fear, and sometimes both into most business owners looking to expand their business, especially in the creative department. How do you know if a candidate is qualified? Did they go to a reputable institution? What exactly should I look for in a graphic designer? Here are a… Read More
5 Points To Avoid When Writing a Job Posting
If you read my previous blog, 5 Tips for Writing a Job Posting, then you’re well on your way to writing a successful job posting. Before you post that job, though, here are five points to avoid when writing a job posting. 1. Ignoring compensation Salary plays a big role in a candidate’s decision to… Read More
5 Tips for Writing a Job Post
Are you banging your head against a desk because your job posting isn’t generating the results you hoped for? Here are 5 tips you should consider when writing a job posting. 1. Job Title and Keywords “Sales Superstar” may sound like a great job title, but it’s also a great way to get pushed to… Read More
5 Steps to Onboarding Success
As a professional recruiter, before I start a search for candidates, I ask the hiring manager to explain their onboarding process. A frequent response is “They’re sales reps. I’ll give them a catalog and a box of business cards.” I’m here to tell you that doesn’t work anymore. If you want higher retention rates and… Read More
Recruiting and Hiring in 2016: Rethinking the Hire Slow, Fire Fast Mentality
As a professional recruiter, I’ve heard the phrase “hire slow, fire fast” on many occasions. Not only did I use to believe in it, but I preached it to the many business owners with whom I’ve worked for years. Over time, my feelings on it have changed and here’s why. If you’re too slow in… Read More
5 Tips to Successful Hiring Strategies
When looking to grow a business, many people hire for quantity, not quality. They like to think that more people = more sales/business. Using this approach can result in high turnover, a decrease in your company’s reputation and a waste of time, resources and money. Although everyone wants to see immediate growth, it usually doesn’t… Read More
Pros and Cons of Personality Assessments
Over the years, I’ve seen more and more employers using personality assessments as part of their hiring process. I’m a big of fan of using them as a supplement to the interview, but some employers are relying too heavily on the results and are rejecting applicants as a consequence of their assessment. Before deciding to… Read More