When Will Employers Hire PEOPLE Again?

The dating site Match.com claims they are responsible for over 120,000 weddings in 2013 alone. They use their “compatibility algorithms” that match similar interests and behaviors so it will hopefully lead to a long-term relationship. Employers should take note. Wouldn’t it be nice to get a better hire using technology to automatically match the perfect job seeker to your opening?

The National SHRM Conference Recap: Searching the Expo Hall for Talent Acquisition Solutions

In the recruiting world, human resources and talent acquisition managers are always looking for the best resources to make their job of finding the right candidate easier, faster, and above all, successful. Attending conferences is a great way to see and demo the newest tools available, and the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) holds one of the largest conferences in the industry ever year.

Negotiating the best starting salary

Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.

Creating rapport in an interview

Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.

Psychometric testing in interviews

Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular.