Social Recruiting

HR Tech Game Changers: Candidate Matching

February 2

Candidate-matching is basically alchemy… Except that it actually exists in real life! The ability to match qualified candidates to the right job with the click of a mouse would revolutionize hiring in a way we haven’t seen since the introduction of online job boards. Imagine never having to sort through stacks of junk resumes again. Imagine submitting a job description to an online job board and instantly being connected to 10 qualified candidates. Now imagine what you would pay for a tool that makes this dream a reality. This is why every job board and HR tech company is chomping at the bit to offer effective candidate-matching tools. Many have tried, but for the most part, haven’t delivered, because effective matchin……Read More

HR Tech Game Changers: Employee Referral Systems

January 26

Number two on our list of HR tech game changers is the employee referral system. Employee referrals have stood the test of time as the most effective source for quality hires. - Click to TweetEmployee referrals are the number one source for volume of hire and the top source for quality of hire, even beating out social recruiting! According to HR thought leader Dr. John Sullivan, if 50% of your company’s hires aren’t coming from referrals, then you need to get proactive with your referral program! Creating an effective employee referral program is no cakewalk. Employee engagement ranks highest on the list of human resources challenges according to a study by SHRM. Employee referral programs rely entirely on em……Read More

5 HR Tech Game Changers

January 19

Out of sheer curiosity (read, nerdiness) I spent my Sunday morning clicking through a Ceridian Slideshare presentation on the history of HR technology. Yes, my life really is that exciting! Comparing tech from the 1960’s to that used by HR professionals today made me feel an overwhelming sense of sympathy for the human resources departments of the past. Completely manual payroll systems, no ATS, no Excel... Oh the humanity! Access to personal computers and the internet has revolutionized HR and recruitment helping to facilitate the wealth of fantastic HR tech tools at our disposal today. As someone who works in the field of recruitment technology, it’s my job to stay informed about the latest trends and innov……Read More

Top 7 Benefits of Social Recruiting

January 12

Recruiting with social media is the new normal. For years we’ve written (and read) about how social recruitment is the next big trend in HR, how it’s just about to take off, and we’ve worked pretty hard to show employers and recruiters the effectiveness of using social media to hire… Despite the positive statistics and encouraging research, social recruitment remained just a trend. Something people talked about but didn’t necessarily practice. I’m not sure exactly when that changed, but it has. According to Jobvite’s latest research, 94% of recruiters are using social media to hire. – Click to TweetHere are 7 reasons we think that social recruiting is here to stay:1) Increases Job Visibility Facebook has over 1.35 billion activ……Read More

Social-Hire Expert Interview

January 5

Jobcast’s CEO Ryan St. Germaine was recently interviewed by Cheryl Morgan for Social-Hire. In his interview, Ryan talks about the reasons why he founded Jobcast, how social recruiting has changed since, and what not to do when using social media to hire! If you haven’t already checked out the interview, then head over to the Social-Hire website and read the Expert Interview with Ryan St. Germaine on the Benefits of Social Recruiting.And, make sure to visit the main Social-Hire site to learn more about their awesome consulting services. The team at Social-Hire can help you build your employer brand and improve your social recruitment strategy.Enjoy the interview, and happy New Year!…Read More

Recruiting in 2015: Are You Ready?

December 29

Hiring in 2015 is going to be more competitive than ever, here are the 7 recruitment trends that you need to pay attention to!Recruiters Want Gen ZAs a millennial, I am sad to report that Gen Y’s time in the sun has gone dark. We’ve already staked our claim in the workplace, we’re even taking over leadership positions, and so recruiting us is old hat and not the shiny prospect it once was.2015 is the time to prepare for Gen Z Companies, such as Microsoft and Facebook are prioritizing intern outreach in high schools, with Facebook going so far as to pay out thousands of dollars to these intern positions.Gen Z will not simply be Gen Y amplified.One thing that stands with this new generation out is a greater desire for stru……Read More

Social Recruitment 2015: It’s Global

December 15

Social recruiting is no longer just a trend. As of this year, 94% of recruiters use, or plan to use social media for recruiting. This number has increased steadily for the last 6 years. (Source: Jobvite) Social media is now just another piece of the hiring strategy puzzle. But is this true globally? Yes, I would argue that it is. But, still the vast majority of the information discussed in HR and recruitment articles is based on data coming out of the US and the UK. This can lead to a narrow understanding of who is using social recruiting. The Jobcast blog falls into this trap more often than I would like. Especially considering that Jobcast is an international company. Not only is our team international, based out of Canada and the Net……Read More

5 Examples of Companies Doing Social Recruiting Right

December 8

The process of HR recruiting has changed dramatically over the past few years. While recruiters once had to meet candidates at career fairs or wait for resumes to get dropped off at the office, they can now target and communicate with potential candidates on social media.Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have millions – even billions – of users. They’ve become the go-to resource for recruiters looking for top talent. And done well, social recruiting can have a big impact – in terms of hiring, but also in terms of reputation. Companies that succeed at social recruiting hire some of the best job seekers – and they create modern, tech-savvy brands.So – which companies are succeeding at social recruiting? Here are 5 ……Read More

How to do Social Recruiting Better in 2015

December 1

By now, many recruiters are familiar with the concept of social recruiting. But just having a Facebook and Twitter presence isn’t enough to really succeed—or stand out. You need to have a strategy that works well for your business need and complements the employer brand. Here are a few ideas to consider when making your 2015 plans to ensure you’ve got all your bases covered.1) Use your employees and alumni. Word of mouth continues to be one of the most trusted forms of advertising. If your employees (and alumni) aren’t part of your social strategy, make them a part of it next year. You can start by simply encouraging current employees to like your social recruiting presence. Then target employees with messa……Read More

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