#TalentAttraction #Tuesday – THE SCIENCE BEHIND TALENT ATTRACTION
Who knew there is a Science behind Talent Attraction? Three fields of Science determine whether your organization will attract Top Talent or simply accept the candidates who are desperate enough to wade through your company’s talent acquisition process. The three fields of Science for Talent Attraction are Psychology (individuals), Sociology (culture/groups), and Computer Science (applicant…
Read More#JobSearch #Friday – INTERVIEWING? DRESS TO IMPRESS
“What do I wear?” is a question many clients ask me when they have finally been invited to interview. Obviously, the response is, “It depends.” Dress is a Sign of Respect – Or Not As a professional recruiter for 40 years, I have observed many clothing styles worn at interviews. Some good. Some bad. With…
Read More#TalentAttraction #Tuesday – Wait! Before You Post That NEW Position
Consider…if your organization purchased an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or HRIS in 2011. Then, posted 50 positions per year with 30 candidates applying for each position on average. There would be 15,000 candidates who at one time wanted to work for your company – who are languishing in your candidate database! Let us assume that…
Read More#JobSearch #Friday – A CAREER SEARCH IS LIKE SHOVELING SNOW!
Sometimes shoveling snow can be a good thing. We live in a ski resort and are treated to snow often during a normal winter. My thought process while shoveling snow is pretty much Stream of Consciousness. I allow my brain to wander freely. Today, while shoveling snow, I began to ponder the blog I needed…
Read More#TalentAttraction #Tuesday – COMPANY WEBSITES NEGATIVELY IMPACT TOP TALENT ATTRACTION
Executives rarely spend time on their organization’s website. What is the point? They are busy. They approved the website – and now it is running. Marketing has done their job – and done it well. Sort of. How Do The “Careers” Pages Drive Top Talent Away? Consider the Candidate Experience. Companies measure their client/customer experience…
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