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Those of us, who have been in the Talent Acquisition Industry long enough, know that there are several Social channels for Talent Sourcing. Finding those hidden nuggets ought to be easy, right? Unless your search is quite specific then your search will be like looking for a needle in a haystack.If you’re wondering why then here are 3 reasons why Stackoverflow should be used for Talent Sourcing Software Engineers? The answers lie in the simple introduction of Stack Overflow i.e. Stack Overflow is primarily a question and answer site for professional and enthusiast programmers looking to find answers to problems arising during programming. [...]

As Talent Acquisition professionals we all too often are expected to engage the audience either for employer branding or for spotting the right fit candidate. Creating engaging content requires effort and we’re on constant lookout for tools or applications that will make our task easier. Taking in to consideration these aspects we’ve filtered out a few, “Incredible Tools and Apps that Recruiters & Sourcers need to watch out for!” that will ease the task of creating engaging content for Talent Sourcing as well. Blab the perfect App for your Smartphone buddy If you’re looking to host Hangouts you can use Blab it’s the [...]

In keeping with the latest trends implemented in the field of Recruiting, it is only fair that the job specs created are perfect, if one is to achieve optimum results on social platforms. In order to achieve the best results, there is a need, “To create Perfect Job Posts on Social Platforms.” Since Recruitment is conducted on a large scale via social media due to its various advantages the job specs too need to be in accordance with the changing trends. When writing Job Specs whether for Newspapers or Social Media platforms there are certain aspects that one needs to keep in mind, [...]

You’ve heard this once, you’ve heard this a thousand times but are you wondering why, well that’s not the first, I’ve heard of. Most individuals share this same thought, isn’t that a relief. You’re not the only one. Besides you can never have enough of information that will come handy. In an age when internet is used in almost every aspect of life, it’s only natural that recruiting too will be done via social networking sites. If you are of the opinion that you have a better chance of getting employed with the traditional method then you are mistaken. Although it [...]

We’ve come across this time and again, not only that; it has got us wondering what the hype is all about and for something as futile as this? You might also be puzzled about why this particular topic is given as much importance as it has. Well this is all about the changing trends that I’ve been mentioning countless times. Any which ways with the internet now replacing the traditional methods of recruiting, keeping in pace with these new developments is just as important. As a result one is required to monitor their social networking sites effectively if you wish to [...]

Most Recruiters, while they have all the right resources to assist them in their performance, they still have the most trouble when it comes to hiring candidates for the job. This is a common occurrence that most recruiters face. When it comes to deciding whether the applicant is the right fit for the job, that’s where the trouble arises. Judging whether the candidate is the right one for the job can be a tedious task for recruiters unlike other job profiles. The job demands patients and a lot of analyses when hiring individuals that best suit the role. Therefore, here are [...]

The advent of Social media no doubt has made a recruiter’s job relatively easy and has also improved their performance on the whole. Ever thought about what if the effectiveness with which a task is performed can be simplified further and that to with the right tools. Now, wouldn’t that make all the difference? In view of this need, there are certain tips that might prove useful and even boost your recruiting process nonetheless. So let’s begin with the popular Social Media sites instead to find out what these “6 Social Media Recruiting Strategies that you should be using” are and [...]

The field of recruiting is a diver’s profession; recruiters are needed in every aspect of the company, no matter which field, be it a System Admin, Sales and Marketing Executive etc. All of these job profiles require individuals of calibre and that too having varying skills – sets specific to the job profile. With everything going online, recruiters need to update their knowledge to match up to the changing times. A new trend that has been developing gradually is Social Media recruiting, which calls for the expertise of recruiters.  As a recruiter it is essential that you be up to date [...]

Are you tired of encountering inadequate and irrelevant candidates? Fed up of the goose chase? Wondering where to find those had to get applicants, well you just described the story of most recruiters. For a recruiter sourcing candidates is a cumbersome task even with the latest developments in popular Social Media like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Google+. The reason being ineffective talent pools created due to inadequate connections and incomplete information on sourcing via Social Media. Well if you’re reading this then you identify with these statements. It’s probably time to try a different approach or evaluate your sourcing methods. So [...]

The task of a recruiter has never been easy nor is a sourcer’s task either. Although, the advent of Social Media has definitely simplified both tasks, that doesn’t mean that sourcing candidates now requires the least amount of effort. Anyone experienced either as a Recruiter or Sourcer will agree to this statement. For those of you who think otherwise, it’s probable a good idea to interact with professional’s in the field. So if you’re a Sourcer or a Recruiter who also does sourcing, you might find this information very useful. Who knows these insights might just speed up your recruiting process [...]