The science of recruiting.
You may have heard the saying that the “web is your resume, and social media is your references”. It is a very true and powerful statement. According to SHRM, 56% of organizations are currently using social media to recruit future employees. Is it fair? Is it legal? All those questions will be answered but as a job seeker, is this something you even care about?
You write a great job description. You add a world class job title with very specific information about exactly what you are looking for in the job requisition. You post it to your career site, job boards and maybe even do a social campaign to really target in on an awesome candidate.
I am in the final stages of hiring a marketing coordinator for our company. I posted the job, received over eighty applications and was very impressed by the quality of the resumes.
It is never a dull moment in the world of employee management. Last month, we found out that the number of people quitting their jobs...
As of November 2014, we had over 2.6 million quits. The number has almost caught up to pre-recession levels. What does that mean for the job seeker?
Another year and another recruiting forecast. The big recruiting topics for 2015 are pretty much the same ones for the last four years. Social, employment branding and mobile are all strategies your company must have.
You are sure you are a perfect fit for the job and you feel you nailed the interview, but you still didn't get hired. Here are some real reasons of why the company may not have hired you.
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Here are a few important takeaways for from this year's Diversity Job Fair for employers to consider.
In doing a recent site upgrade to GreatInsuranceJobs.com, I noticed one very powerful tool that many recruiters are not even using. It is the resume search agent or resume-by-email feature. This feature is easy to use and very effective.
In a perfect world, you would know the exact salary and benefits for the job that you are interviewing for from the start. The employer would also know exactly what your compensation expectations are as well. However, these things never seem to line up and this is what causes a lot of stress and worry during the interview process.
Employers, are your job titles and job descriptions attracting the right candidates? Here are a few tips.
What are "resume screeners" looking for in the ten second scan that can help you get your foot in the door?
I bet many of you carry cell phones. If I am looking for a new Human Resources Manager in Orlando, how powerful would it be if I could text my job to all of you who qualify and live in Central Florida?
Employers have a lot of reasons why they don’t hire you. However, are employers really being truthful with you on the “real reason” they didn’t hire you?
How much value does an employer actually put on your LinkedIn, Facebook, Google + or Twitter account? Depending on the company, it turns out to be quite a lot.
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?
What can GreatInsuranceJobs.com do for you? PMA Companies, a member of Old Republic Companies, one of the nation’s largest publicly held insurance organization, can help answer that question.
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.
Yes. The simple things in life are sometimes not so simple. Interviewing for a great job is not simple. However, if you can master the things in an interview that you control, you will make a great impression. That is why these two interview questions are critical to your interview success.
There are many steps to successfully landing your next job, and as competition for key positions continues to grow you will need to find a way to set yourself apart of the pack.
If your recruiting process is anything like my garage, it may be time to do a little housecleaning. Everyone knows you are receiving a lot of applications (many unqualified) for your open positions.
I certainly understand why many employers don’t use Twitter. Some companies still don’t even allow employees to access Twitter.
The latest unemployment rate for April 2014 was 6.3%. Not sure about you, but many who are looking for jobs (whether unemployed or underemployed) are still having a tough time reeling in a great position.
Confirms Why You Are NOT Getting Hired!
Confirms Jobseekers Waste A LOT of Your Time! (And that you have lots of jobs!)
In a comprehensive survey of 114 insurance companies, GreatInsuranceJobs.com reports 10,000 open and available jobs across the nation in the insurance industry. On top of that, the survey projected an additional 18,000 more by the end of this year. The survey and its findings were released today and are posted on GreatInsuranceJobs.com.
Since we began in 2001, GreatInsuranceJobs.com constantly evaluates how the ever changing world of technology will affect our online recruiting business model.
One of the great things about social media is you have the opportunity to really find out about people and what they not only do for a living but what they do for hobbies and if they volunteer. A lot of this information is found on a LinkedIn profile, a Google+ account, Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.
Multi-Channel Approach Leverages Mobile Accessibility for Recruitment
You finally get a great insurance company to interview you. Prepare but make sure you follow these steps.
Interviewing doesn't have to be hard. Read this list to help you master the things you can control.
The so called "black hole" is when you never hear back from an employer. This is why!
You must make sure that when you find jobs that match your qualifications and the company has an ATS; follow these guidelines that will help you get noticed by the computer first and then hopefully a human.
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.
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.
The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.
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.
Writing a good CV is tricky: the message must be right but so must its appearance.
A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others.
Right before you get hired, you better believe that the hiring manager might be checking you our via your Facebook, Twitter and Google.
Hidden jobs are those jobs that are not found on job boards. If you locate a hidden job that you qualify for, you have a great chance of getting it!
Employers find you by keyword during your job search. You must think like the employer who needs your skill set. This is done by keywords.
You can do a few things to your insurance resume to stand out. It simple but works.
If you really want to know where you stand, ask the interviewer these three questions before you leave the interview.
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You know employers are checking you out via social media and Google. Give them something to get excited about!
For Immediate Release Contact: Roger Lear Co-Founder, GreatInsuranceJobs.com 800-818-4898, ext.2102 roger@greatinsurancejobs.com Twitter.com/InsuranceCareer March 4, 2013 – Orlando, FL – In a comprehensive survey of 173...
If you are employed, underemployed or unemployed and looking for a new job, it can be very frustrating. Since the recession, companies have been hiring...