Breaking News: Layoffs and Lawsuits
The newly combined organization of Monster + Careerbuilder has apparently undergone a round of layoffs. Information is sketchy so far, but it appears that at least several people in sales- and partnership-related roles have lost their jobs. In other news, Indeed has sued ZipRecruiter after employees of ZipRecruiter apparently posted to LinkedIn and otherwise communicated […]
7 tips for recruiting law students other than through on-campus interviewing
Recruiting law students can be highly effective through methods beyond traditional on-campus interviews. One key strategy is offering internships, clerkships, or externships in partnership with law schools. These opportunities allow students to gain hands-on experience in legal research, case preparation, and courtroom exposure while giving employers the chance to assess their skills and fit within […]
Risks employers face if paying too little per application when hiring for construction and skilled labor jobs
When employers in construction and skilled labor jobs pay significantly less than the industry rate of $28 per application, they risk receiving a lower caliber of candidates. Cheaper sources may drive applicants from unreliable channels or incentivize unqualified candidates to apply simply to meet volume targets. This leads to an increase in irrelevant or underqualified […]
8 tips for recruiting insurance students other than through on-campus interviewing
Recruiting insurance students effectively goes beyond traditional on-campus interviews. Partnering with universities and business schools offering risk management and insurance programs is a great way to connect with students early. Offering internships, mentorships, or case study competitions can provide students with hands-on experience in underwriting, claims management, and actuarial science, helping them gain practical knowledge […]
Should LGBTQ+ students hide that from potential employers for fear of being discriminated against?
Navigating the job search process can be a daunting task for any college or university student, but for members of the LGBTQ+ community, an additional layer of concern often looms: whether to disclose their identity to potential employers. The fear of discrimination is real, and students may wrestle with the decision of whether to be […]
15 tips for recruiting HR students other than through on-campus interviewing
Recruiting human resources (HR) students can be highly effective through methods beyond traditional on-campus interviews. One approach is partnering with universities and business schools offering HR programs to provide internships or co-op opportunities. These hands-on experiences allow students to develop practical skills in talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR management while familiarizing themselves with the […]
How to involve all of your employees in your recruiting
Brigadier General Christopher Amrhein of the U.S. Air Force is the guest today on the High Volume Hiring Podcast. The conversation flies by (pun intended) as Gen. Amrhein shares data regarding the numbers engaged, interviewed, and “hired”; improvements to the process; and examples of how everyone plays an important part. This episode was even more […]
Resurrecting a well-known brand: The rebirth of Jobster
This spring, in what felt like a Back to the Future moment for veterans of job boards, the Jobster.com brand was reborn. The original Jobster was founded in 2004 in Seattle, Washington, USA and led by Jason Goldberg. It raised $50 million, which was an eye-popping amount of money at the time. It attempted to […]
Risks to employers if they pay too low of CPA when posting business / consumer services job ads
When employers pay significantly less than the industry standard of $21 per lead for job applications in business or consumer services, they face considerable risks, especially concerning the quality of applicants. Job boards or programmatic ad platforms offering lower costs may cut corners by driving traffic from less reliable sources, leading to a flood of […]
Risks to employers if they pay too low of CPA when posting administrative job ads
Recently, we published an article about the risks to employers if they try to pay too little on a cost per lead (CPL) or cost per application (CPA) basis when posting job ads to sites like College Recruiter. At a high level, many employers are tempted to pay below market rates thinking that they’re getting […]