This article was recently updated. It wasn’t so long ago that the idea of checking a job candidate’s social media accounts as part of the hiring process was utterly discounted. Doing so was thought of dubious value to understanding an applicant’s professional viability. In the last few years, however, that has seriously changed. How a candidate acts […]
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5 Tricks to Source Candidates Faster
Lizwa Sharifuddin, Recruiter at OneWire After seeing a number of teams still relying on the “post and pray” model, I wanted to share some tips this week on how hiring managers and recruiters can source candidates faster. One of the common misconceptions when it comes to sourcing is that it’s time consuming. And I’ll be honest – if you don’t have […]
The 4 Worst Resume Mistakes I’ve Seen as a Recruiter
Lizwa Sharifuddin, Recruiter at OneWire I’ve seen a lot of resumes as an executive search recruiter – from the good to the bad to the downright ugly. And let me tell you, the ugly have been ugly. I’ve seen everything from resumes with no NAME on it (why would I call you for an interview when I […]
Three easy ways to keep track of candidates while hiring
No matter how many candidates you’re vetting, moving them all through the hiring process is not an easy task. Keeping track of communication with up to hundreds of candidates for multiple positions at a time can trip up even the most experienced hiring manager. To better manage your applicant flow and get a clearer picture of […]
5 tips for new hiring managers
Successful recruiting is often a game of experience. That’s why the best hiring managers are usually the ones with years of industry practice under their belts. But even the most experienced hiring managers had to start somewhere. And the good news for you? You can learn from their mistakes. Rather than throwing yourself into the […]