If you found a stellar candidate the same day your job was posted, would you hire them? Probably not, according to our recent survey of HR pros. When asked what they would do if they interviewed a candidate and got
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Author: Gina Deveney
Workaholics Wanted: Hiring at Amazon after The New York Times Article
We all know Amazon for their staggering array of merchandise and impressive ability to deliver urgent – and not-so-urgent – purchases to your door with lightning-quick efficiency. Now, most of us also know them as a slightly scary place to
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How to Balance Your Workload & Hire at the Same Time
One of the most prominent small business trends in recent years is getting the hiring manager involved in the hiring process. It sounds obvious, but there was a time when hiring managers simply told recruiters to bring back the best
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Building the Best Job Advertisement in 3 Parts
The hardest part of posting a new job advertisement is building the description itself. You know what the job entails and you even have a perfect candidate in mind, but how do you make sure your job ad appeals to
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Most job seekers really, really, really want to find a new job. Some have specific companies where they’d ideally like to work, but chances are they’re still applying other places. And then there’s Nina Mufleh. Mufleh really, really, really wanted
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Your Applicant Pool Is Depressing Because So Is Your Job Description
Think about the typical job description. Chances are it calls to mind phrases like “The ideal candidate will…” and “Responsibilities include…” Not very inspiring stuff. When did we all decide that the primary function of a job description is to
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Don’t Look Now, But Hiring Just Got Harder
In February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the federal unemployment rate had fallen to 5.5% – its lowest level since May 2008. While many argue that this number is deceiving, it’s clear that confidence is returning to the
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