“Some of the best candidates are not the most obvious hires because they’re hidden in plain sight.” This is what Shally Steckerl from The Sourcing Institute shared when we asked him why some of the best candidates in your talent pool are often not the most obvious hires. His response takes a minute to digest. […]
This post is part of a series of articles that will be written in a more personal format from Spark Hire CEO, Josh Tolan. These articles will reference specific questions asked on Quora. Question: What are the best methods for sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent? I’m going to approach my response with the assumption […]
Implementing effective video interview tips can help propel candidates through the hiring process. Video interviews are very trendy, and many businesses rely on them. They are no longer exclusive to a particular industry, and are a great aid during the hiring process. Some candidates may feel a video interview is daunting at first. It is […]
Imagine you’re a manager looking for the best and brightest talent to hire for your company. You look through hundreds of cover letters and resumes. Casually you toss aside the ones you don’t like, while highlighting the ones you do. You finally have narrowed down the qualified candidates you think will fit the position. Now you […]
Communication is fluid. What was common verbiage twenty years ago now sounds odd when thrown into everyday conversation. For instance, imagine what you’d think if a person was saying how “groovy” their new job is. It would affect your perception of them and they type of communicator they are. As a recruiter, your professional communication […]