Recruiting Military Veterans: Putting It All Together
The last few months, I have tried to highlight recruiting military veterans from a different angle. For years, the veteran has been told to adapt, change and be able to articulate what they have done in the service. As far as I can remember that has been the norm when hiring veterans. This tactic simple does not work! We have to change our mindsets to truly affect our veteran hiring program. Over the last four blogs, I have tried to highlight ways we can change to give the veteran a better chance to show off their amazing skill sets.
DirectEmployers to Highlight Onsite Creative Services at HR Technology Conference & Exposition
Indianapolis-based nonprofit DirectEmployers Association will showcase its Onsite Creative Services at the 2016 HR Technology Conference & Exposition from October 4 -7 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Through a technology-fueled booth that features a Tech...Fox & Chambers Just Talkin’ | Expert Compliance Tips for Recruiters
The following post is from a recent conversation I had with Candee Chambers, during which we discussed the importance of understanding the fundamentals of compliance as a recruiter, and what techniques recruiters can use to manage large applicant flows. Candee: John,...The Fear of the Unknown – What Corporate Recruiters Need to Know Before Interviewing Military Candidates
How many times have we all heard that we should tailor our resume to a certain position? If that is the advice we give candidates prior to their interview, should we not take the same tactic and tailor our interview to the candidates sitting in front of us? As recruiters, we probably have interviewed hundreds of candidates. I think many of us can say that most of them were civilian candidates, ranging from their early twenties to later years. Would you approach a college graduate the same way you would approach a seasoned employee with 20 or more years of experience the same way?
Stories – The Common Bond Between All Veterans
Member Mike Bazinet, Associate Director of Plasma Recruitment at Grifols Inc., shares the value of stories, and how to use them to gain a better understanding of veterans and put them at ease during a job interview.
MohawkIndustries.jobs Launch – A Magic Carpet Ride
Creativity abound, it’s no surprise that the Digital Strategy team likes to have a little fun in helping Members celebrate the exciting launch of their new recruitment marketing solutions. In the latest video, Digital Solutions Consultant, Steven Apostolidis, receives an interesting source of inspiration and takes us on a magic carpet ride through the story behind the new site. Check it out!