The New Job Hunt #INFOGRAPHIC

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The job search has morphed into something very different than what it was five, even three, years ago. The job market was in the gutter for so long, and is still trying to get itself out, but things are looking up slightly. Those currently holding a job are actively seeking out better ones. In fact, an infographic from Visual.ly states that 7 out of 10 workers search for new opportunities on a routine basis. Remember the passive job seekers you try to target? Apparently that concept is becoming obsolete. Like this article? Subscribe to our HR digest to receive a Continue reading

How Do I Video Interview…Millennials?

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Every candidate comes with their own set of unique interviewing challenges. That’s why we’re tackling how to video interview different types of candidates with this how-to series. Today, we’ll be talking about how to use video interviews to connect with candidates from the Millennial generation. Tech-savvy Millennials can be of real value to your organization if you know how to connect with them in the video interview. It’s no secret the Millennial generation is more plugged-in than any prior generation. When it comes to the digital environment, they’re natives. They grew up with computers at their fingertips and most embrace Continue reading

Spark Hire Podcast for the Week of November 26

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It’s no surprise last week was Thanksgiving! Hopefully the need to give was ever present in the office. Our podcast this week covers two of the top articles from last week. For starters we talked about how employers can use video interviewing to attract millennials. Not only can you use video interviews on a mobile device, but millennials can show you their personality right away with a video resume. We also talked about how employers can find the right ingredients for a great company culture. At the top of the list is motivation. One way to motivate your workers is Continue reading

Spark a Conversation: Attracting Millennials With Video Interviews

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Here at Spark Hire, we want to help companies utilize the power of online video to find the best candidates. We get a lot of questions from readers about best practices for using online video in the hiring process. These posts will address those questions about how to find your next superstar employee. Question: How can I use video interviewing to attract Millennial candidates? – Jessica from Chicago Like this article? Subscribe to our HR digest to receive a weekly email with fresh and informative content.

The Truth About Millennials #Infographic

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Since we just yesterday covered the best interview questions to ask recent graduates, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at millennials in the workplace. There are a lot of perceptions on how millennials act and what their attitude is like in the workplace. Often times you hear that they have a low work ethic, feel they are entitled to much more than they deserve and don’t take direction very well. Some of these perceptions may be true, but this infographic from Visual.ly takes a look at the facts. Like this article? Subscribe to our Continue reading