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Posted On Friday, November 15, 2024
In the ever-evolving recruitment world, there are always new tools and techniques popping up to make our jobs easier. Much like the shiny new HTML5 elements <article> and <section>, recruiters often face the question: When should we use one tool over the other? Let’s break it down with a fun comparison to help you better understand when to focus on job postings vs. candidate profiles. Read All
Posted On Friday, November 8, 2024
Recruiters, just like developers, have their own set of habits and techniques that can make or break the success of their mission—finding the best talent! Here are 10 developer-inspired habits every recruiter should adopt for better hiring practices. Read All
Posted On Friday, November 1, 2024
If you’re keeping up with web design trends, you’ve probably heard about CSS grids. Think of them as the “perfect fit” function for web development—kind of like matching the right candidate with the right job. CSS grids are the latest addition to CSS3, and they’re quickly becoming a recruiter’s (oops, I mean, developer’s) best friend. Read All
Posted On Monday, October 28, 2024
Let’s face it: recruitment, much like coding, can be messy. We’re talking mismatched resumes, mysterious interview dropouts, and candidates ghosting you faster than your last date. But just like developers rely on best practices to keep their code from turning into spaghetti, recruiters need to hone specific habits to avoid a similar tangled mess in the hiring process. Let’s dive into 10 must-have habits every recruiter should adopt to keep things smooth, efficient, and stress-free. Read All
Posted On Friday, October 25, 2024
Alright, recruiters, imagine this: you're knee-deep in managing candidate pipelines, handling job postings, and trying to find the perfect balance between efficiency and quality, all without getting bogged down by complicated software. Enter Flat File CMS, a lightweight alternative to your usual heavy-duty content management systems. And guess what? It’s got some sneaky parallels to recruitment tools! Read All
Posted On Monday, October 21, 2024
Alright, recruiters, buckle up! We're about to dive into the mysterious world of the command line—and, trust me, there’s a surprising lesson in it for you, even if you’ve never opened a terminal window in your life. Just like that black screen with the blinking cursor that scares the living daylights out of developers, there are recruitment tools, processes, and systems that seem equally daunting. But let’s crack open this recruitment treasure chest, and you’ll soon see why mastering new, unfamiliar tools is just as crucial for you as it is for developers to master the command line! Read All
Posted On Friday, October 18, 2024
The world of recruitment is full of myths and misconceptions, just like programming! Many people think recruiters need to be mind readers, social wizards, or have a secret Rolodex full of perfect candidates. Some see it as a field only for seasoned professionals with years of experience, while others assume it's an industry that doesn't tolerate any mistakes. Read All
Posted On Monday, October 14, 2024
As recruiters, we deal with a lot of processes, just like developers do with languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Now, on paper, CSS seems like the no-brainer of the bunch—kind of like screening a resume. It’s straightforward, right? You just pick the skills, check the boxes, and call it a day. Or is it? 🤔 Read All
Posted On Friday, October 11, 2024
Ever wondered what really happens between that first candidate application and the moment you tell your client, “I’ve found the perfect fit!”? Behind the scenes, it’s not just coffee and charisma; a whole process is at play, and one part of that process is something I like to call the Candidate Selection Object Model (or CSOM for short). Read All
Posted On Monday, October 7, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of recruitment, where juggling resumes, interviews, and client expectations is the daily grind, one unsung hero often gets overlooked: documentation. Yes, the thing that recruiters everywhere dread doing—but can’t really live without. It’s like vegetables; we know it’s good for us, but we’d rather be enjoying the sizzle of recruitment “steaks,” like closing that dream candidate. Read All