Posts about: hiring

Diversity recruitment is one of the top trending topics in corporate America. In our increasingly diverse nation, a diversity recruitment strategy is necessary to have. According to a 2015 McKinsey study, a diverse workforce is not only beneficial from an inclusion perspective, but also from a business perspective: gender-diverse [...]

Entry-level job descriptions are at times a candidate’s first introduction to your organization. While these postings may seem simple to create, it’s crucial to not overlook the power of a well-written and impactful job description. If a job ad sounds dull and uninteresting, this will deter candidates from applying. Moreover, if [...]

Even the most well-prepared resumes can only tell recruiters so much about an entry-level candidate. Whether recruiting for a specialized or more general entry-level role, asking the right interview questions can offer recruiters and hiring managers a better understanding of a candidate's overall suitability for the position. How to [...]

Candidates with little to no work experience should not be disregarded, as they can still bring significant value to your organization. What they lack in experience, they can make up for in transferable skills that are advantageous to your organization. Since most entry-level candidates are recent graduates, a few of the most common [...]

Many people have a strong sense of pride regarding the school they graduated from. It is nearly impossible to get through the day without seeing college stickers affixed to cars or people wearing clothing with a school logo emblazoned on the front. For your staff, reminiscing with former and current students at their alma mater will [...]

Many organizations offer internship positions, which can be a great learning experience for students. Unfortunately, these programs are sometimes simply regarded as an opportunity for employers to benefit from an extra body to complete mundane and time-consuming tasks such as photocopying and opening mail. That being said, robust and [...]

Finding the right talent for your organization can be tough. Especially when your organization is actively looking to fill an urgent open role, it can be daunting to sift through countless applications hoping to find a diamond in the rough. The best strategy to solve this problem is to build a talent pipeline, so that as needs arise, [...]

As a campus recruiter, it’s important to be well-versed in the laws that govern part-time, temporary and seasonal workers. The type of employer-employee relationship a recruiter is hiring for comes with its own particular set of employment laws to be aware of. A great resource for learning about the relevant employment laws is The United [...]