It is mental how bad recruiting procedures are in general

It’s astounding how inadequate recruiting procedures are overall. As a recent graduate eager to break into the recruitment field, I’m truly taken aback by what I’ve encountered in the industry. My education was heavily focused on scientific principles, so I expected to see some gaps between research and practice in personnel selection, but this is beyond anything I imagined.

For starters, recruiters are often hired based on their sales experience, which is baffling. Applicants are frequently touted as the “next best thing” simply because they have an attractive CV or a well-crafted cover letter. Hiring managers shy away from using tests, citing concerns over their susceptibility to faking, yet they seem easily swayed by visually appealing resumes while overlooking the substantive content.

Where is the emphasis on employing valid and reliable performance predictors that have been rigorously scientifically validated? It’s bewildering that people believe they can assess personalities, motivations, and other traits just by glancing at two documents, especially when applicants often pay “experts” to polish them.

The entire process feels fundamentally flawed.

Stop using ChatGPT for copy you hacks…

Quit relying on ChatGPT for your writing, folks… It’s easy to recognize the AI-generated content in your LinkedIn posts and job descriptions from a distance.

customized resume

Tailored Resume Tips

As a job seeker, I’m aware of the importance of tailoring my resume to fit the specific job posting. At the same time, I realize that recruiters often review LinkedIn profiles, which provide a more comprehensive overview of my career. Isn’t there a risk that recruiters might find it strange if the information on my resume doesn’t align perfectly with what’s on my LinkedIn profile? I’d appreciate any insights on this! Thank you!

[Academic] Candidate experience survey

[Academic] Candidate Experience Survey

Have you recently participated in a job application process?
Your insights can significantly enhance our understanding of how to improve recruitment and selection practices! As part of our master’s theses, we—Len, Tereza, and Junhui—are committed to gaining deeper insights into your experiences as a candidate.

Our aim is to collect valuable feedback that will help companies refine their application processes in the future. Your input is crucial in helping us achieve this goal! Below, you’ll find a questionnaire designed to assess your experiences as a candidate.

Completing the questionnaire will take about 15 minutes of your time.
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Thank you for your contribution! 🙂

IT recruitment advice

IT Recruitment Assistance Needed

Hello everyone! I’m a tech recruiter seeking your guidance. Could you please recommend groups or other platforms where I can share job openings that I haven’t been able to fill? I’m open to commission splits. Thank you!

education in resume

When it comes to listing your education on your resume, which should I prioritize: my bachelor’s degree or my more recent supplementary diploma? Although the diploma is newer, my bachelor’s holds more significance. What do you recommend?

Lufthansa Internship Referral

Lufthansa Internship Referral Request

Hello everyone!

I hope this message finds you well! I am in the process of applying for a Business Development and Product Management Internship at Lufthansa for this upcoming summer. If anyone could provide me with a referral, I would greatly appreciate it!

Allow me to introduce myself: I’ve been actively seeking internships abroad since October 2023, but haven’t had much luck so far. I have previously interned at two companies and have gained valuable project experience along the way. Although I’m a humanities student, I possess a diverse set of technical skills demonstrated through my various projects. My experiences include leading clubs, serving in a division of the student government at my university, creating a website, and launching flagship initiatives.

I understand this is just a brief introduction, and I am more than happy to discuss my background in more detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have!

Thank you for your support!

recruitment bias

Addressing Recruitment Bias

As a recruiter, do you still:

1. Connect with candidates who have activated the LinkedIn #OpenToWork feature?
2. Consider applicants who have experienced layoffs?

Recruiter System Connect CRM

Subject: Looking for a New CRM Solution

Hi everyone!

I’m looking to switch up the CRM my team is currently using, as I’m really frustrated with Loxo, Jobadder, and Bullhorn.

Does anyone know of a CRM that integrates well with LinkedIn and offers unified search capabilities, including features for recruiters? I’m aiming to streamline our software; the current options just aren’t cutting it. I’ve been using Loxo, but I haven’t found any value in it so far.

Thanks for your insights!

Looking for advice

Seeking Guidance
Hi everyone! I’m in the process of developing an AI assistant specifically for recruiters and would love to hear your thoughts. Do you think an AI-driven job vacancy generator would be beneficial for your recruitment efforts? Your insights would be greatly appreciated!