Blog about Recruitment and Sourcing

Get Hired Faster with a Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo

March 21, 2023

In the current highly competitive job market, having a strong LinkedIn presence is crucial. As the leading professional networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to place for recruiters, hiring managers, and professionals to connect and establish their online presence. One key aspect of an impactful LinkedIn profile is an excellent profile picture. Your photo is often the first impression people have of you, and it can make all the difference in your networking and job search efforts. According to statistics, LinkedIn members with a profile photo receive far more engagement: 21 times more profile views and nine times more connection requests […]

Inside a Recruiter’s Head: Finding the Best Employees

March 7, 2023

Over the years, I’ve asked myself thousands of questions about how recruiters find and measure the potential of their candidates. What factors and criteria do they consider when conducting their search? How do they go about the search process? Are recruiters identifying candidates based on their potential or only factors like keywords and job titles? And I spent countless hours, weeks, and months trying to understand it better and get better insights into these mysteries. However, instead of finding clear answers, I encountered one puzzle after another. After conducting dozens of tests, I finally found answers to many of my […]

How to Spot a Toxic Workplace Before You Take the Job

November 30, 2022

You’ve been scrolling through job postings for hours, and you’re starting to feel a bit discouraged. Every posting seems like it’s looking for the entire team rather than just one person. But then you see it: the perfect job at the perfect company. You start daydreaming about your great team, a boss that understands and supports you all the way, and inspiring leadership. But before you get too excited, remember not all that glitters is gold. Just because a company looks good on paper doesn’t mean it’s actually a great place to work. In fact, many seemingly great companies are […]

Apply Now, Do Not Focus On Competition

October 12, 2022

If you’re job-hunting, you might be discouraged when you see the number of applicants for each listing on LinkedIn. It’s easy to feel like you’re just a drop in the bucket and that your chances of being noticed are slim to none. But don’t let those numbers fool you — they’re not an accurate reflection of reality. The number of applicants shown on LinkedIn is often inaccurate and incomplete! You should still apply for jobs even if the number on those job postings seems too good to be true. Here’s why… Incomplete and Inaccurate Numbers The first thing to keep in […]

The Best Job Search Guide for Job Seekers

September 16, 2022

Trying to figure out how to write a resume is enough to make anyone pull their hair out. With so many conflicting opinions and pieces of advice, it can be tough to even know where to start. Every week, there seem to be dozens of new articles published, each one telling you that your resume should be one page, that it needs to have the right keywords, or that you need to skip recruiters altogether if you want to get an interview. In the meantime, career coaches are trying to convince you that you need their resume template to beat […]

Why Your LinkedIn Posts Matter More Than You Think

September 14, 2022

In today’s social media-driven world, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers game. We see Person A with 10,000 followers and Person B with 100,000 followers and immediately think that Person B must be more influential, more popular, and just generally better than Person A. But that’s not always the case. In fact, when it comes to the impact of your posts, you might actually have more power than LinkedIn influencers. Here’s why. Reach vs. Engagement In the age of social media, reach has become an important metric. Brands want to partner with influencers who have a large […]

How Did I Sell 11,000 Books? These Are My 8 Secrets

August 19, 2022

I never thought I would be a self-published author, let alone one with such success. But when my first book didn’t get picked up by any traditional publishers, I decided to give it a try. I had no idea what I was doing, but through a lot of trial and error, I managed to sell 11,000 copies of Full Stack Recruiter, and I’m hoping to beat that number with my new book, Job Search Guide. Along the way, I learned a lot about the business of self-publishing and what not to do. For example, I quickly learned that you can’t just […]

How To Create A Personalised Site In 5 Minutes

August 15, 2022

It’s not a secret that a professional-looking website can help you attract more customers and grow your business. However, if you don’t have designing skills or coding experience, creating a website from scratch can seem daunting. Fortunately, there are now a number of web-based tools that make it easy to create a beautiful website without any prior experience. With applications, like WordPress, you can select from a range of templates and customize your site with drag-and-drop simplicity. Best of all, these services are typically very affordable, so you can start building your dream website without breaking the bank. What is […]

How to Send Compelling Connection Requests on LinkedIn

August 10, 2022

Networking is the key to a successful future. It will provide you with opportunities, connections, and resources that would not otherwise be available in your career path or even while looking for jobs on traditional job boards! A strong network is like an insurance policy against career disasters. If you don’t have one, now is the time to start building one. Invest in your future by investing in your network! The connections you make today could lead to a job offer down the road, or even a life-long friendship. So get out there and start meeting people! You never know […]

How to Write Better Content – 6 Best Content Writing Tools

July 12, 2022

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If you’re a content creator or marketer, you know that writing can be a challenge. You need to come up with fresh ideas, find the right words, and keep your writing interesting and engaging. But what if there was a way to get a little help? That’s where AI writing tools come in. By using artificial intelligence, these tools can help you brainstorm ideas, choose the right words, and even improve your grammar and style. As a result, you can spend less time struggling with writing and more time creating great content. So if you’re looking for a way to […]

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