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Recruiting on Facebook: How to Ethically Screen Candidates

It's no surprise that Facebook is becoming a popular tool for recruiters. Over 18.4 million applicants are reported to have found their job on Facebook, and 85% of recruiters recommend Facebook as a...

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How to Find The Most Competitive Markets for the Staffing and Recruiting...

From their profit margins to their staffing needs, industries are in a constant state of fluctuation. Entire segments may take a sudden hit to employment numbers, or consumer necessity for that...

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Why Lasting Change Must Come From Within

When General Stanley McChrystal took command of the Joint Special Operation Task Force in 2004 to lead change management, he had no way of knowing what he was in for. The seasoned veteran—a four-star...

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Breaking Down the Anatomy of a Successful LinkedIn Profile

Today, the vast majority of business professionals and job seekers are using LinkedIn as their resume to proactively learn about new opportunities that can advance their careers. As a result, LinkedIn...

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Top 2016 Social Media Trends in Staffing and Recruiting

Going into 2016, social media is THE number one way to connect with candidates on a large scale. With such a heavy importance, it is critical to stay on top of all facets of this continuously changing...

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Mind Your Manners: What to Do When You Interview

So you've found the job of your dreams, or maybe just the job that will get your foot in the door.  Or perhaps, you help place job candidates in temporary and permanent roles.  The first impression is...

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5 Reasons Why Technology Drives Success in Staffing

5 Reasons Why Technology Drives Success in Staffing As technology changes, the effects trickle into other areas of business: Relationships, funding, knowledge, and skills are all changed, too....

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5 Ways to Handle Negative Comments/Feedback on Social Media

Getting negative comments and feedback on your social media posts/blogs can be a real downer. There are many different ways to handle these comments, good and bad. Below are some options for you to...

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5 Staffing Best Practices Companies Can Do to Recruit More Young Professionals

Now more than ever, college graduates are finding it difficult to obtain gainful employment. The research indicates that we are still feeling the after-effects of the last recession with young...

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New Hire Recruiting Trends: How to Secure Your Next College Grad

The college labor market is looking better than ever. It is important to make sure you are staying competitive when it come to recruiting college grads.  They are an important group for employers to...

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How Your Social Accounts Can Impact Your Candidacy

Though it can feel like your social media life is disconnected from your offline life, the way you represent yourself online has real-world ramifications. It’s not just that Grandma is now your...

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New Hire Recruiting Trends: How to Secure Your Next College Grad

The college labor market is looking better than ever. It is important to make sure you are staying competitive when it come to recruiting college grads.  They are an important group for employers to...

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How Your Social Accounts Can Impact Your Candidacy

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How Office Culture Should Influence Recruitment

Organizational Culture: “The values and behaviors that contribute to the unique social and psychological environment of an organization.” —Business Dictionary An anthropology cliché tells us that...

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How to Optimize Your Job Posts for Maximum Exposure

In the next year, among employed adults, 62 percent have very little interest in looking for a new job. Surprisingly, that percentage is higher among unemployed adults. This means the search for...

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Facebook Jobs: What This Means for Recruiters and Job Seekers

Last week, Facebook announced the addition of its new, streamlined job posting and job application tool, Facebook Jobs. Now, similar to LinkedIn, employers and job seekers alike can use the Facebook...

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Ready to Bolster Your Talent Pipeline? Try Facebook Jobs.

Earlier this year, Facebook announced the release of Facebook Jobs for their users in the U.S. and Canada. This functionality within the social media platform makes it easy for employers to list open...

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Cover Letters: Why They’re Useful and How to Read Between the Lines

While there has been healthy debate as to whether or not cover letters are expected, they are still arguably a key piece of applying for a job since they allow applicants to introduce themselves and...

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Your Company Hired the Wrong Candidate. Now What?

Hiring new employees can be a sensitive and grueling process, both financially and in terms of employee time. Onboarding costs are usually about 20 percent of the new hire’s annual salary, and that,...

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The 6 Ways You Can Find the Best Candidate for the Job

According to the American Staffing Association, 3 million temporary and contract employees are put to work by staffing companies in the United States during an average week. On top of this, there are...

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