It is best to be more than just cautious when article after article tells us that over 75% of hiring managers and recruiters in the U.S. consider a job applicant’s online information as part of the hiring process. Even more problematic is more than half of the HR gurus have rejected candidates because of what they found. The convenience and ease of access that allow employers to find the best fit for their organization through simple online research can be the best of worlds for you or your worst enemy. Listen to what these professionals have to say about things you should do before an employer ‘Googles’ you online…
”How Employers Use Social Networks In The Hiring Process” by Mariel Loveland
With an economy that’s seen better days, many individuals and companies are using social media to aid them in the job search and hiring process. Companies frequently search for an applicant’s social networks to help them decide if they’re a good fit for a position and job-seekers promote themselves through various social networks every day, but many don’t realize that what they post online really does have a strong effect on whether or not they get the job. MORE
How do you grow from 300 stores to 1,000 units and still maintain your talent balance? Listen to Terryl Bronson talk about Whole Foods’ unique challenges that allow their company to being regularly ranked in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work. Bronson talked about Whole Foods’ team-oriented approach to hiring, as well as what makes Whole Foods’ retention strategy.
Earlier this week, Kyle Lagunas of Software Advice – a company that does HR software reviews - shared with me his conversation with the Southwest Regional Recruiter for Whole Foods Market, Terryl Bronson. Whole Foods Market is growing, and Bronson spends the majority of his time on the front lines. As such, Kyle was interested in hearing first hand about the challenges that they face in frontier markets. According to Bronson, he’s not just teaching candidates about Whole Foods, “We’re teaching entire communities.”
In the first of this two part installment of Kyle’s new video series, Bronson talked about Whole Foods’ team-oriented approach to hiring, as well as what makes Whole Foods’ retention strategy. For the second video, they moved into some challenges more directly associated with recruiting for an international brand. How do you gauge cultural fit? How do you find qualified candidates for such unique leadership positions? How much active recruiting do you have to do? Bronson’s answers may surprise you.. Check out it.
It is more important now in these troubled times to know exactly what skills employers seek. While our clients’ values and interests must be considered because their needs will influence their choice of occupation, industry and organization, it is essential we help them identify how to fill the employers’ needs. Although your clients’ principal needs are money, finances and security more than ever before, to be successful today it is essential that the job seeker view employment not just from their perspective but with an acute awareness on what their impact is on the needs of the employer.
“ Unemployment: A jobs problem or a work problem?” By Jane Wells, CNBC.com
Americans are finding it tough to land a job.
Or are they finding it tough to land a job they want?
“In this economy I’m willing to do anything,” says Aileen Markowsky, who calls herself a “serial entrepreneur.” I profiled Markowsky last year in a blog about the President Obama’s healthcare plan. She and her husband do a little of everything, with the emphasis on “little” in this economy.
As business slowed, “I did a Google search for ‘employment opportunities,’ ” Markowsky said. She landed on a site called Snagajob.com, filled out her information and experience, “and immediately I started getting emails.”
The emails provide her with lists of local job openings or sometimes direct job offers. “I got one from Goodyear Tire, I’ve gotten several from Apple.”
The Labor Department reported in July that job postings grew two percent from June to 3.23 million. That is the largest number of openings in three years, though down considerably from the 4.4 million in December 2007. Of course, with so many more people unemployed, the competition for each job is stiffer. That assumes everyone out of work is applying. Snagajob says it’s own site has seen job postings grow 36% in the last six months, while applications have grown 16%. Read More…
By Lori Goldsmith, SPHR The practice of Taoist Tai Chi internal arts & methods was my last ditch effort to avoid back surgery. In spite of my mother witnessing my transformation, it still took me seven years to get my Mom into Taoist Tai Chi class. Mom attended the social events, even played mahjong at [...]
By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T. Congratulations to my very talented and accomplished wife, Lori. This week Lori was honored by being selected as the HR Florida Volunteer of the year. Lori volunteers as the State Certification Director to the HR Florida State Council. A few months ago Lori volunteered to become ’Chair’ of the program committee too for the HR [...]
The impact of a bad hire can be felt in many ways. Absenteeism; tardiness; customer dissatisfaction; errors in productivity; more time is required to train; the hard workers quit; sales volume is less, fewer good ideas; time is required to advertise again; re-interview, re-hire; retrain and on and on the list grows; all because the [...]
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