by Sean Pomeroy Follow @Sean_PomeroySeptember 4, 2016 More than three of four candidates would be willing to “accept a salary that is 5 percent lower than their expected offer if the employer created a great impression through the hiring process,” according to CareerBuilder’s 2015 Candidate Behavior Study. Clearly, the candidate experience is important to job … Continue reading 2 Essential Components of a Positive Candidate Experience
by Mark Miller Follow @MMtwopointfiveAugust 15, 2016 I have some bad news. Your candidate experience—the process new talent goes through to apply for jobs and get hired by your company—is probably awful. And it’s scaring off a huge portion of the highest-performing marketing talent from your business. Great marketing begins and ends with great marketers. … Continue reading PSA: Your Candidate Experience Probably Sucks, and It Could be Killing Your Marketing
by Barry Newman July 7, 2016July 7, 2016 While the Human Resources department has historically grown out of the need to manage employment administration – from W2s, I9s, and OSHA forms to employment applications, payroll processes and employee documentation – there is a growing need for HR to strategically align its activities with the business … Continue reading The Role of HR in a Candidate Driven Job Market
by Tabitha Jean Naylor May 16, 2016 Follow @TabithaNaylorMay 16, 2016 Interviewing for a position in management is much different than interviewing for an entry-level job. A manager should have certain skills needed for effective coordination of a business. Your ability to portray these skills to a potential employer will help you stand out from … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself as a Candidate for a Management Position
by Tor Goldfield April 11, 2016 Follow @SoutherlyCommsApril 11, 2016 It’s no secret that finding the right employees can be challenging, and the general consensus is that it’s getting tougher as the recovering economy presents jobseekers with increased opportunities. In the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)’s Resourcing and Talent Planning 2015 survey, 82% … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why You Should Be Creating Candidate Personas
by Christine Marino December 14, 2015 Follow @CmarMarinoDecember 14, 2015 Employers often talk about the candidate experience. Candidates, even ones you plan to reject, matter; and if you ignore them, they remember. Results from a CareerBuilder study show candidates say they are less likely to buy products from companies with bad candidate experiences. So it’s … Continue reading Improve Candidate Experience With Better Onboarding
by Daniel James November 20, 2015 Follow @FurstPersonNovember 20, 2015 Communication (34%): There’s no second guessing here; the number one thing that makes a positive candidate experience for the candidate is communication. This doesn’t mean personally checking in with the candidate every to tell them nothing of note, but keeping them in the loop during … Continue reading 9 Statistics Behind What Applicants Want in a Candidate Experience
by Daniel James November 18, 2015 Follow @FurstPersonNovember 18, 2015 Your job candidates want to work for you – that’s why they took the time to seek out your application, review your organization, and learn about your company. But after all that effort that the candidate puts in, they might suddenly walk away from your … Continue reading 6 Statistics Behind Poor Candidate Experiences
by Catherine Miklaus November 16, 2015 Follow @GrJobInterview November 16, 2015 Brand Branding Marketing Commercial Name Concept The latest buzz word in human resources and talent acquisition is the candidate experience. The candidate experience refers to the process a job applicant goes through to become an employee. The reason this is so important right … Continue reading Enhance the Candidate Experience With Employer Branding
by Daniel James November 9, 2015 Follow @FurstPersonNovember 9, 2015 Understanding the perspective your job candidates have about your hiring process is crucial to improving, refining, and creating a more enjoyable hiring experience for your candidates overall. That’s a given. You might even think you know what your candidates are looking for, but according to … Continue reading You vs. Your Candidate Experience: Misconceptions & Realities
