Today, companies with hiring challenges are not alone. Just recently, over 150 businesses showed up at a job fair sponsored by Jobing.com, a major job board agency. Over 14,000 people attended, but not a single hire was made that day.

As companies world-wide are in a crunch to hire for key positions, job seekers continue to flood the talent pool. This creates a challenge for screening and selection because non-qualified applicants are pouring in, and the typical process in place just can’t keep up, resulting in a delayed hiring process.

Most companies have a screening process for selection, but does it include a true analysis of talent? Beyond experience and education, a truly effective screening and selection process will look at innate traits we all possess, like behaviors, motivators and personal skills. Without this essential component, you could be wasting time, energy and resources sifting through applications, comparing unimportant employment details and making tough talent decisions with little support. [ Read More ]

The job market is a place of constant change and understanding this vital market is important to effective recruitment and selection. It is in every company’s best interest to know what today’s job seekers are looking for, who they are and why they are looking for that next big move.
Are job seekers looking for long-term careers, or another job experience?
Are job seekers motivated by money or opportunity?
Do job seekers want a job quickly, or are they only looking for the right job?
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