Every employer wants to have competent and qualified personnel in his workforce. Nobody wants a lazy worker or colleague but sometimes the process of selecting the most promising person out of a sea of candidates might have you wanting to settle for less. Who is a good employee anyway? Is it the “perfect” candidate with
The recruitment process can be ponderous, time-consuming, and costly. So when you put out a job posting, the hiring process should be your top priority. Candidates will not just sit and wait for you to respond to their applications. While you are taking long to respond, they will be hunting for new opportunities elsewhere and
Are you an employer? Are you planning on hiring new employees? Recruiting means that your company or organization is expanding and needs more hands. That’s a sign of progress. What should you do to ensure that the recruitment process goes smoothly and that you hire the best hands? Well, you have to be aware of
Most employers are interested in building a competent team that delivers projects efficiently and timely. This is only possible with a recruitment process that ends up selecting the best candidate for a role. But like it or not, there is always the tendency of ending up landing a “bad hire”. Sometimes a candidate who possesses
Competition is needed for continuous growth and development; in the world of business and work, competition act as a stimulant or propellant for enormous success. Having two or three organizations that offer similar services as yours make you more innovative and creative. It keeps you on your toes; you are always thinking of new products,
Have you ever considered the option of employee referrals for your recruitment process? There are numerous ways to find the right person for an open role. From job board outreach to reviewing applications, and networking events, employers are only interested in identifying and recruiting candidates that best fit a vacant role. Looking inward is another
The power of the internet can not be underestimated. The first recognizable social media site, Six degrees, was created in 1997. Today, there is a tremendous variety of social networking sites. For a long period, social media users only saw it as a means to interact with each other on a social sphere. This misconception
Social media has become a tool for conducting background checks on potential candidates. Hiring managers often run a background check to get a better insight into a candidate’s lifestyle and personality. The information on social media reflects a candidate’s demeanor and real character. A candidate’s response to trending headlines can help recruiters determine his opinion
Recruiting the right candidates to join your company can be very challenging. The truth is that what makes a successful company is the workforce behind it. Without recruiting the right candidates, a company that has been thriving so well can go from 100 to 0. As your company grows in clientele and products, it is
You may be running your business as a lone ranger, thereby performing all the physical and mental functions required to keep it afloat all by yourself, but the firm has now expanded and out-grown your lone labour. Or, it could perhaps be a bigger establishment that you are just starting and is about to get
