How I Became A Building Materials Recruiter
Have you ever wondered how someone becomes a recruiter? Or why they would choose to be a headhunter? Well, I never really did before I became one! I am not sure how anyone else comes to be in this business, to be honest. I imagine someone, somewhere grows up dreaming of the day they can […]
3 Reasons Why I Recommend A Phone Interview To My Clients
I haven’t kept my love of phone interviews secret! 3 reasons I recommend them so highly to my clients is ease of use, saving time and money and they can actually be more useful than a face-to-face interview. Let’s say your prospective employee lives 3 states away. Or maybe your hiring manager is on vacation. You […]
How To Find And Hire The Right People Every Single Time
I enjoy networking because I have a fairly insatiable natural curiosity. I really like learning about people: why they do the things they do, how they got where they are and what makes them tick. This is why I believe I excel at recruiting in the residential building products industry – I ask a lot […]
10 Tips To Ramp Up Your Social Recruiting Results
We’ve already covered many topics related to Social Media and Social Recruiting. If you need a refresher, you can find more about Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Groups & creating a LinkedIn Profile and Company Page here. I’ve talked about how to create your profiles and how to get started on different platforms. Let’s keep it going […]
Using Twitter To Recruit
Do you tweet? Do you follow companies and people on Twitter? As a business, you probably should already be on Twitter. It is one of the most widely used Social Media platforms. If you don’t have an account, get started with one here. Did you know Social Media is the second most credible channel for […]
Using Facebook To Recruit
Have a Facebook account? Great, you aren’t alone! It probably isn’t a surprise, but there are over 1.65 billion registered users on Facebook as of today. That’s 1/7 of the total world population! About 74% of internet users use Facebook on a daily basis. 57% have more than a hundred Facebook friends. Aside from keeping […]
How To Use LinkedIn Groups For Recruiting
LinkedIn is a pretty fantastic tool for recruiting. I use it on all of my searches and have made some really great connections. Besides just having a personal page and a Company page, LinkedIn provides a lot of opportunities for networking and social recruiting. LinkedIn Groups is another great tool for developing social recruiting skills. […]
LinkedIn – The Best Place To Start Social Recruiting
Most people think LinkedIn is just a place online that you should be if you are a professional. While that is one use, the benefits of being on and using LinkedIn are tremendous when it comes to attracting, recruiting and hiring candidates. In addition to business networking, LinkedIn could be one of the best places to […]
How To Create A LinkedIn Company Page
If your business doesn’t have a LinkedIn Company Page, you should get one set up – so I’m going to show you how! LinkedIn is a multi-faceted tool. It allows you as a professional to grow your network, but it also allows your company to amass followers. You can even create showcase pages for products or […]
How To Create A LinkedIn Profile
While there are newcomers on the scene, almost everyone has a LinkedIn account. If you’re looking to expand your career, network with business contacts, or find clients it would be a huge mistake to skip LinkedIn. Open yourself up to a network of infinite opportunities by joining the millions of members on the platform. How to […]