Recruiting
The Value of Top Notch Recruiters
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I’ve had the luxury of working with some phenomenal IT recruiters over the past 17 years. I’ve also had the misfortune of working with a few who just didn’t bring the professionalism or the skill necessary to be successful in this industry. So that begs the question: “What does a…
6 Benefits of Working with an IT Recruiter
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With a recruiter on your side, you will have a professional who can help you through the many challenging stages of a job search: the job hunt, interviews, and negotiation process. Other benefits of working with an IT recruiter include: 1. Let someone do the leg work for you Instead…
The Twelve Days of Recruiting
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Most of us can recall the famous “Twelve Days of Christmas” song… now let’s try the “Twelve Days of Recruiting”! On the first day of recruiting My sales manager said to me: “Make sure to use your phone or Blackberry” On the second day of recruiting My sales manager…
3 Tools and Technologies to be Thankful For in the Staffing Industry
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It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner again; another year to be thankful for what we have. In the staffing industry, a few tools and technologies created over the past few years have made our jobs a bit easier, not only on the recruiting side but also…
A Day in the Life of a Recruiter: Challenges in 2013
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When asked what I do for a living, naturally I reply that I am a recruiter. Many people respond by referring to me as a headhunter… if only it were that easy! Heads are plentiful, qualified IT candidates… not necessarily so. Some of the high-level IT opportunities that we work on have…
5 Tips For Working with Recruiters
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A common misconception amongst people who are looking for employment is that recruiters are money-hungry savages looking to squeeze every penny out of job seekers pockets’ to make themselves money. However, contrary to popular belief, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. The best recruiters are specialized staffing professionals who…
Social Recruiting Strategies 101: Free Download
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In a study by Bullhorn, 98 percent of recruiters said they used social media for recruiting in 2012. Additionally, survey respondents claimed that the greatest opportunity for recruiters in 2013 was the “increased access to passive candidates via social media.” As social recruiting has become a popular tactic, companies…
Contract Recruiting: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
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As a recruiter who has been in the industry for more than 10 years, I have come across some different circumstances that have tested my faith in people. As you may know, recruiting is about building relationships with prospective candidates and believing what they are telling you is the truth…