The Secret Language of Hiring, Part 1 You prepared carefully, the conversation went well, and the feedback seemed positive. Then you heard five words that sound like a status update but almost never are. Here’s what’s actually happening on the other side of that phrase, and what it means for how you spend your time[…]
For most of modern recruiting history, one line was clear: companies paid to find talent. They had existing budgets allocated for retained, contingent, and temporary recruiting services. Candidates did not pay to access opportunity. That structure existed for a reason: it kept accountability where the benefit lived. Now, unfortunately, that line is shifting. The term[…]
AI didn’t make job searching easier. It made average candidates look identical, and standout candidates harder to spot. That’s a radical statement in a marketplace that popularized access. The narrative is that AI gives every job seeker high‑quality writing and friction‑free entry to opportunity. The reality is that a flood of algorithm-ready resumes is changing[…]
I’ve been talking to a lot of job seekers the last few months, and one of the most pressing topics that has come up has revolved around “future-proofing” one’s career – and that often involves moving into the Tech space. I am no expert in this subject, so I thought I would do a little[…]
The Human Advantage in an AI-Powered Workforce As AI adoption accelerates, hybrid work becomes the norm, and micro-retirement reshapes how we think about career longevity, employers are doubling down on one critical hiring factor: soft skills. Whether you’re a job seeker, HR professional, or people leader, understanding which human skills matter most in the modern[…]
The best candidates aren’t applying — they’re hidden. Discover practical 2025 recruiting hacks for identifying and engaging passive talent using a mix of AI, strategy, and genuine relationship-building.
The pros and cons of using AI when recruiting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how businesses work and it has now entered into the recruitment space. In fact, many companies are now using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) to sift through applications and schedule interviews, removing the manual process for recruiters. The use of AI in[…]
Recruit with SMS to Get the Best Job Candidates Finding the most qualified candidates for any position within your company means that you have to act fast. When you use mass texting to recruit more effectively, you will have the capability of reaching a wide demographic of candidates within minutes. The ability to reach candidates[…]
In a job market with an unemployment rate under 5%, and new positions being created every day, the candidate market has become slim and very competitive. Candidates, whether they are employed or unemployed, typically have multiple opportunities they are considering at any given time. You may find an ideal person for a role, but lose[…]
Why I Dumped Monster.com for ZipRecruiter And Why You Should, too…… **Note: this page contains affiliate links, but I only represent products I use and trust! Unless you have been living under a rock, you’ve noticed that the job market has changed over the last few years – a LOT! Five years ago, I had[…]
Recruiting and Retention are on a Collision Course – Here’s Why Originally posted on CareerMetis.com – please see original article here The economy has made a robust comeback and the job market is strong. You will rarely hear any argument regarding the availability of jobs. There are currently over 5.4 million open jobs in the[…]
If you are in the field of Recruiting or Human Resources, you have likely seen it, but cringe at the mere thought of it: the Counter Offer. As much as we don’t want to think about them, in this day and age, they happen more often than we would like. Picture this: you have spent[…]
Ahh – the InMail. One of the most popular tools for recruiters to reach candidates today. For a recruiter or HR professional, it is sometimes a means of communication they spend several hours a day working on. But did you know that the average open rate ranges between 10-20%? Some recruiters have reported that they[…]
The Art of the Relationship is Changing Relationships are important – they are part of our everyday lives, and are necessary for emotional health. They come in many different forms: personal relationships (family, friends, neighbors, spouses or significant others) and professional (co-workers, supervisors, client or customer relationships). As time has progressed, however, those relationships have[…]
The other day, I received an email for a newsletter that was titled “Hiring is Super Easy – Said No One Ever”. I had to laugh out loud because that phrase couldn’t be more accurate! Hiring (and being a recruiter today, in general) is wrought with challenges and obstacles. Our product is human, after all,[…]
Regardless of what your title is, you’ve heard it before: “[the candidate] has every skill we are looking for, but he or she just isn’t a cultural fit”. This usually occurs sometime after you have interviewed the 52nd person for the role, and before you pull your hair out! Hopefully that is a slight exaggeration,[…]
