Useful info on candidates

Insightful Thoughts on Candidates

Hello recruiters! I’m curious to hear your thoughts on what you consider the biggest time-wasters in the recruitment process.

For instance, if you find that candidates turn out to be poor fits for the role several months later, what do you think contributed to that situation?

I have a feeling that spending time interviewing candidates to gauge their personalities and passions could be a significant bottleneck. It seems like prioritizing the selection of the right candidates for the initial screening stage could lead to a more efficient process. What do you think?

Podcasts?

Are there any podcasts available that can assist me in enhancing my recruitment skills?

Resume gap vs overlapping jobs?

Resume Gaps vs. Overlapping Employment: What Do Recruiters Prefer?

What tends to raise more red flags for recruiters: employment gaps or overlapping jobs? I had two software positions simultaneously, and both employers were aware and supportive of this arrangement. However, I lost my main job in August 2023, leaving me with my secondary consulting role, which I’ve held for almost a year now.

While applying for new positions, I haven’t included my consulting job on my resume, resulting in a noticeable gap. Should I list my current consulting role to avoid this gap, or is it better to leave it off even if it means my resume appears incomplete? What do you think would be the best approach?

First it was layoffs and now it’s going to be appraisals

First came the layoffs, and now it’s appraisal season.

Companies have blindsided us with sudden layoffs, leaving us in a state of uncertainty about our future. Just when we hoped for a break, here come the appraisals.

It’s disheartening to witness how organizations are using mass layoffs to further restrict budgets. They expect us to manage heavier workloads and heightened pressure while skimping on appraisals. It feels as though they believe they can dictate terms to us without considering our contributions and well-being.

Podcast, Videos, Groups and more for professional development/training

Professional Development and Training Resources for Recruiters

Hey everyone! I’ve compiled a list of podcasts, videos, groups, and more for professional development and training specifically aimed at recruiters at all levels. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but rather my personal recommendations. Feel free to contribute any additional resources you find valuable!

Podcasts/Webinars:
– The Elite Recruiter
– 30 Minutes to President’s Club
– Loxo: Become a Hiring Machine
– Top Echelon – A Comprehensive Webinar Series

YouTube Videos/Channels:
– Bob Marshall – Your Desk as a Manufacturing Plant
– Mike “Batman” Cohen – Boolean Search
– The Recruiter Roundtable
– David Stephen Patterson – Headhunters Live
– Old but Gold: Tony Byrne on Vimeo

Books:
– Steve Finkel – Breakthrough 2.0, Real Recruiting, and Search & Placement
– Extensive Collection of Sales Books on GitHub
– Full Stack Recruiting
– Google Search: A Wealth of Recruiting Books

Join Recruiter Communities on Facebook, Slack, or Discord:
– Facebook: Check out groups like Recruiters Who Actually Make Placements, Headhunter & Executive Recruiter Community, Recruiters Online, and Independent Recruiters, Staffing Agencies, and Headhunters.

• Slack: While I’m not a big Slack user, here are some groups to consider: 8+ Slack Communities for Recruiters and 7 Slack Communities for Recruiting and Hiring.

• Discord: Join the Headhunters & Recruiters Group for lively discussions and support.

Happy hunting! If you have any other recommendations, please share!

Entering resume information into multiple platforms each time is time consuming and ineffective.

Streamlining the job application process: a solution in the making

Hello, Reddit Community,

I’ve noticed that the recruiting process presents several challenges for both candidates and employers. As I explore opportunities within the HRTech space, I’ve come across numerous discussions highlighting one major frustration: job seekers often have to repeatedly enter their resume information into various platforms, which can be incredibly time-consuming. Moreover, not everyone keeps their profiles updated, leading to outdated information throughout the platforms.

I’m considering developing a solution that allows job seekers to create a single profile page. This profile could then automatically share their information with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) when applying for jobs on platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn.

Do you think this idea would be effective? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you!

Need Help with Research!!

Seeking Assistance with My Research!

Hello Recruiters!

I’m currently conducting research on “Human and AI-Driven Decision Making in Recruitment and Selection.”

I would be grateful if you could take just 5 minutes to complete the Google form linked below:

https://forms.gle/f7rUHiv774oehnAf6

Additionally, if you could share this form with your fellow recruiters, that would be incredibly helpful!

Thank you very much for your support!

How do you handle a client sharing your candidate’s info with another company?

How do you manage a situation when a client shares your candidate’s information with another company? I recently had a candidate reach the final two for one of my clients.

• Ultimately, they opted for the other candidate.
• However, they informed my candidate that they would share his details with other hiring agencies.
• While this could create additional job opportunities for my candidate, it puts me in a tough position.

I’m considering updating my client contract to address this, but I’d love to hear how others handle similar situations. What are your thoughts?

Recruiting full remote employees outside the US as a US based company

Hiring Fully Remote Employees Outside the US as a US-Based Company

Attention to all US-based recruiters! I’m curious about the challenges of hiring individuals who want to work for a US company while being fully remote and located outside the US.

For instance, consider a German citizen living in Peru and working for a US-based firm while operating in the same time zone.

What specific challenges might arise from hiring someone in this situation compared to a candidate based in the US?

Thank you for your insights!

Virgin holidays

Subject: Seeking Advice for a Personal Travel Advisor Role at Virgin Holidays

Hi everyone,

I’m interested in applying for a Personal Travel Advisor position at Virgin Holidays in the UK. Unfortunately, the closest branch to me hasn’t had openings in quite some time, and I’ve been informed they haven’t recruited since 2019.

Does anyone have tips or advice on how I can better my chances of landing a role there? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!