Nexxt’s VP of Talent Solutions, Joe Stubblebine wrote this insightful article for Strategic HR Review on what’s in store for the recruitment industry as more and more talent acquisition tools become automated. [Excerpted from Strategic HR Review] Companies spend an
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HR Pros Outline The Attributes That Define A Quality Candidate
We often hear from job seekers that they are constantly getting conflicting job search advice and given that there are tons of resources out there, we’re not surprised. One of the most common complaints we hear is, “How am I
Continue readingAre We Having Trouble Hiring Because We’re Too Darn Picky?
In a recent survey of HR professionals conducted by us (Nexxt), we learned that HR Pros said that it is harder to find qualified candidates today than it was six months ago. Is it harder to find candidates because we’re
Continue readingHow to Hire for the One Position You Can’t Seem to Fill
In a candidate-driven market, finding the right people for the job can be hard. Up to 40% of employers report having a hard time filling positions. When you have empty seats at the office, you’re missing out on productivity and
Continue readingHow 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
Continue readingBuilding 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
Continue reading7 Ways to Attract Candidates Like a Silicon Valley Startup
It seems like every day I read a news story about a tech startup in Silicon Valley that receives millions of dollars in funding and given that I got my start at a startup (See what I did there?) I
Continue reading74% of HR Professionals Are Liars: They Claim That They Don’t Research Candidates On Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn
I have a friend who is the associate director of a summer camp and each year she and her colleagues need to hire about 150 employees from cooks to counselors to tennis instructors. She and I met for lunch and
Continue readingYour 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
Continue readingDon’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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