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Posted October 23, 2024 by

5 risks employers face when paying less than $35 per job application for healthcare roles

When employers in the healthcare industry pay less than the standard $35 per application, they face significant risks in attracting underqualified or unsuitable candidates. Healthcare roles require specific credentials, experience, and a commitment to patient care, which makes candidate quality critical. Cheaper job boards or ad platforms may not have the reach or ability to […]

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Posted October 22, 2024 by

13 tips for hiring marketing and advertising students other than through traditional, on-campus recruitment

Recruiting marketing and advertising students can be particularly effective through strategies beyond traditional on-campus interviews. One approach is partnering with universities and business schools to offer internships, co-op programs, or project-based roles that allow students to apply their creativity and analytical skills in real-world campaigns. These opportunities enable students to gain experience in digital marketing, […]

Posted October 22, 2024 by

From Dorms to Desks Podcast: Should students and recent graduates from underrepresented groups hide aspects of their identity when applying for jobs?

This is the second episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast. These podcasts are produced by College Recruiter job search site, which believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career, and hosted by WRKdefined. In this second episode, our AI cohosts analyze insights from several articles published on College Recruiter, focusing on the […]

Posted October 21, 2024 by

10 tips for hiring science and engineering students other than through traditional, on-campus recruitment

Recruiting science and engineering students can be highly effective by going beyond traditional on-campus interviews. Employers can build partnerships with universities and technical institutes to offer internships, co-op programs, or research projects that allow students to apply their skills in real-world settings. These opportunities in fields like biotechnology, mechanical engineering, or data science enable students […]

Posted October 21, 2024 by

Should first generation students hide from potential that they’re the first in their families to attend college?

For first-generation college students—those who are the first in their family to attend and graduate from college—entering the job market can bring unique challenges. They may face hurdles that other students, particularly those with more established family networks, don’t have to contend with. One question many first-generation students grapple with is whether to disclose their […]

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Posted October 18, 2024 by

9 risks employers face when paying less than $29 per lead for gig or freelance job applications

We all like a good deal, right? That typically means getting a lot more value for the amount you’re paying than you normally would, or paying a lot less for what you’d normally buy. But, sometimes, you get exactly what you pay for and that includes recruitment advertising. Sometimes, when employers pay a lot less […]

Posted October 17, 2024 by

8 risk employers face when paying less than $16 per lead from food service job applicants

When employers in the food service industry pay less than the standard $16 per application, they risk receiving a higher volume of unqualified or irrelevant candidates. Food service jobs often require specific skills, such as the ability to work under pressure, handle food safely, and provide excellent customer service. Lower-cost job boards or ad platforms […]

Posted October 17, 2024 by

Recruitment Marketing Strategies for High-Volume Hiring

No matter the industry, long-time vendors (or those who have worked for any vendor for a long time) can be great sources of information. But nothing compares to getting advice from a practitioner in your profession. On today’s episode of the High Volume Hiring Podcast, cohosts Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter and Jeanette Leeds are […]

Posted October 17, 2024 by

How AI is changing targeting and engaging with candidates

Depending on who you talk with, artificial intelligence is either the best thing for the job board industry since sliced bread or one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Today’s guest on the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast is Yazad Dalal of Joveo. He discusses AI differently. Yes, it is a game-changer […]

Posted October 16, 2024 by

7 tips for recruiting manufacturing students other than through on-campus interviewing

Recruiting manufacturing students can be highly effective through strategies beyond traditional on-campus interviews. One key approach is partnering with technical schools, community colleges, and universities offering manufacturing or engineering programs to provide internships, apprenticeships, or co-op opportunities. These hands-on experiences allow students to develop practical skills in areas like production, supply chain management, and process […]