The case for conversations: Don’t overlook great talent
Sometimes hiring feels like a modern-day treasure hunt. In a company-driven job market, managers often receive hundreds of resumes in a matter of days. Yet, the desire for a “perfect” candidate persists, and the stacks of resumes sitting in the inbox turn out to be, shall we say, not the greatest fit. At BIC Recruiting, we see it happen all too often — the HR department runs an ad and feels hopeful when tons of …
Myths versus reality: AI in recruitment
AI is everywhere these days. Headlines and clickbait articles shout that AI is taking jobs, making hiring impersonal and dehumanizing the workplace. Is this true? Or can AI be a powerful ally to recruiters? Let’s debunk some common myths about AI in recruitment and explore how it enhances — rather than diminishes — the human touch. AI will replace recruiters. This is one of the biggest fears about AI — the idea that recruiters are becoming …
Spotting and preventing workplace apathy before it’s too late
The pandemic launched a number of phrases into Americans’ vocabulary: the “new normal,” the “great resignation,” “quiet quitting” and more. Recently the term “coffee badging” has popped up in reference to employees who return to the office just long enough to chit-chat around the coffee pot and then leave for the day. Why is this happening? Is it purely a rebellion against return-to-office mandates or is this a deeper issue? Research from Gallup shows frightening …
Hire smart, fast: 7 essential strategies to secure top talent
By: TONI ROSARIO Recruiting Manager BIC Recruiting Hire smart, fast: 7 essential strategies to secure top talentIn Section Professional Perspectives By: TONI ROSARIO Recruiting Manager BIC Recruiting Examining your salary and benefits package, considering ways to improve employee engagement and retention and improving learning and development are important tasks for any business. But it’s crucial to begin at the beginning: how’s your hiring process? An open position will never be filled by a top performer if your interview structure, …
18 Résumé Writing Tips to Help You Stand Out
Applicant tracking systems sort, scan and rank applicants by looking for keywords in applications. Although these programs can save time and money for employers, about 60% said such tools cause them to miss some qualified candidates, according to a 2016 survey of 1,200 job seekers and managers by CareerArc, a human-resources technology company, and Future Workplace, a research firm. Here’s how to make your résumé stand out to robots and humans alike. 1. Highlight your …