Aside from creating obvious conveniences and cost savings, video interviewing provides a host of other benefits. George Blomgren is joined by Mike Bonk, VP of Montage, maker of a video interviewing platform, to explore the benefits of this technology.
As often practiced (when it is practiced), reference checking is flawed. It can eliminate good candidates from consideration as easily as it can fail to flag bad candidates. In this episode, Todd & George cover the most common problems, and practical ways to practice more reliable reference checking. The episode ends with commentary on new LinkedIn features, and how LinkedIn stacks up against Facebook for recruiting.
A well configured Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can boost your employer brand and make life easier for both your recruiters and top caliber candidates. A poorly configured one (typically the result of oversight or negligence) can hide your jobs from the rest of the internet, stymie job seekers, frustrate your recruiters and hiring managers, and warp your hiring metrics. This episode explains both scenarios.
Every few years, someone predicts the imminent demise of the traditional resume, usually due to a new technology or medium. After George points out that the resume as we know it isn't going anywhere until something comes along that can truly replace it, he and cohost Todd review all the would be alternatives. Listen to find out why the traditional resume remains safe for the foreseeable future.
For most of us, "tell me about the time that you" and the fact that we know we should do it is the extent of what we know about behavioral interviewing. In this episode, organizational development expert Steve Kessel explains why behavioral interviewing is so important, and shares advanced techniques. This episode will change how you approach job interviews.
We've all heard about the value of recruiting passive candidates, but why? Where do we find them? How do we court them? In this episode, co-host Todd Nilson starts with some helpful insights from a recent national survey. Drawing from years of working with passive candidates - who aren't all cut from the same cloth - Todd also shares a variety of useful techniques that can help you land this elusive talent.
Andy Marris is an innovative marketing professional, who got creative in his recent job search. He's tech savvy, and while he isn't a millennial, he uses media like one. In this episode, Andy shares some of the unconventional resources he used to brand himself and promote his job hunt, as well as highlights (and dark spots) of his recent adventures in the job market.
Most job seekers do a lot of web-based research, looking for jobs and checking out employers. Can they find you and your jobs? Will they like what they learn? Since many websites weren't even designed with this audience in mind, your website may be undermining your recruiting efforts. Based on many years of website audits, this episode explains how to evaluate your website.
In a previous session, we explored employer branding: what it is, why it matters, and who really drives yours. (Hint: it isn't you!) In this episode, we get into more detail about how you can start to polish, tweak and leverage your employer brand.
The rocky economy has kept many employers on the ropes for the past few years. As recovery begins, employers will have their hands full with a variety of recruiting-related challenges. From "War For Talent" demographic shifts to generational issues and changes in recruiting technologies, the rules of the game have changed. This episode sets the stage for this series of podcasts!