Focus on Soft Skills for better technology hiring When hiring for tech roles, technical expertise often takes the spotlight. But have you considered the critical role of soft skills in building a thriving tech team? In today’s competitive market, hiring a candidate with the perfect blend of technical prowess and interpersonal abilities can mean the …
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Keys Under the Streetlight: A Tale of Talent Search
What does Talent Search have to do with a streetlight, you might ask… We’ve all heard the joke about the drunk man searching for his lost keys under a streetlight. When a police officer comes along and asks what he’s looking for, the man explains he lost his keys. After fruitlessly scouring the area …
Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment: Understanding the Differences
The two terms Talent Acquisition and Recruiting are often used interchangeably but encompass significantly different processes and strategies. Understanding the distinction between these two is not just a matter of semantics; it’s about recognizing the strategic role each plays in the growth and success of an organization. This article delves into the key differences, goals, …
Strategic Talent Acquisition vs Recruitment
Introduction: In the dynamic world of human resources, the evolution of talent acquisition stands out as a pivotal transformation. Gone are the days when hiring was just about filling vacancies. Today, talent acquisition is a strategic approach, aligned with an organization’s long-term goals and deeply integrated into its growth and success. This evolution from traditional …
Welcome to Our New Series: Talent Acquisition Insights for 2024
Happy New Year! As 2024 begins, we find ourselves at the forefront of an evolving workplace and the increasingly strategic realm of Talent Acquisition. This year marks the launch of an insightful new series of articles, leveraging my 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting. This series aims to provide business owners, HR …
How to Keep Your Best Employees
Stop losing your best employees As a recruiter, I speak to hundreds of people looking to change jobs every month. Based on thousands of conversations, patterns emerge. Happy employees generally don’t look for new jobs, but you can keep your best employees and avoid the costs and business disruptions caused by them quitting. Most employees …
It’s Still a Tight Hiring Market
With large tech companies announcing layoffs and the Fed continuing to tighten, the narrative has been focused on a pending recession in the US. But employment numbers keep coming in higher than expected. What’s going on? With unemployment rates pushing lower than they’ve been in almost 50 years, the labor market has fully recovered from …
Write Better Job Descriptions
Are you tired of sifting through hundreds of resumes from unqualified candidates for your IT job openings? The problem might not be with the applicants themselves, but with the job description. Crafting an effective job description is essential for attracting the right talent to your team. Here are some best practices for creating an enticing …