How Important Are Those Years of Experience?
A significant number of job postings include years of experience as a hiring criterion. Is this a best practice?
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RecruitCon 2018 Recap: Outlook on the 2025 Workplace (Part 1)
I find myself particularly drawn to (and often frustrated by) topics related to the generational divide. So, I was particularly eager to sit in on Susan Vitale’s RecruitCon 2018 session on the Outlook on the 2025 Workplace: How to Attract the Next Generation of Talent by Effectively Recruiting Millennials and Gen Z.
Hiring Someone Overqualified: Pros and Cons
When you are having trouble filling a position, it can be a real temptation to hire any candidate just to fill the position. But we all know that hiring the wrong person can end up being more costly in the long run—especially if the new hire causes any problems.
Creating Career Paths
Job candidates want to know about career paths. Is your company prepared for this conversation?
What to Include in a Job Posting
Previous Recruiting Daily Advisor articles have discussed the difference between job descriptions and job postings, and provided tips for writing job posts that get attention. But what should you include in a job posting? What are the most important elements of an ad?
Learning About the Job
On April 26, thousands of your future job candidates learned about career opportunities by participating in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. While it is a once-a-year event, the program can serve as a model for encouraging young people to explore careers.
When Recruiting, Don’t Forget to Share Information About the Work Environment
Recruiters and hiring managers typically provide job candidates with details about the position, benefits offerings, and the company. But work environment sometimes gets overlooked.
Professionalism Is Underrated
Society, in general, has become more casual. This has changed the workplace in numerous ways, from the way people dress to the way they interact with one another.
Hiring Managers Wary of Job Hoppers
New research finds employees and hiring managers have different views when it comes job hopping.
Interview Tips for Recruiters and Hiring Managers
There are countless tips for candidates on how to conduct themselves during job interviews, but few tips for people sitting on the other side of the desk.