This Week in Talent (29 Aug)

This week we have big news about Google Hire biting the dust, a fantastic job ad we should all check out, effective mobile recruiting strategies for the 24/7 recruiter, the most followed pages on LinkedIn in 2019, and more!


Google Hire bites the dust

If you haven’t heard, Google Hire is joining the Google scrap yard a little over two years after it was launched. We had high hopes for it…

This is what great ad writing looks like

We came across this and just had to share – a job ad that reads like a narrative. If you are after some writing inspiration, you should check this one out.

6 best practices for effective mobile recruiting

An informative piece by the Google Hire team, introducing practical ideas for the 24/7 recruiter. Learn the strategies, but perhaps leave the technology. 😉

Lion scraps salary questions in job interviews

Removing detailed lists from job ads has resulted in a 25 percent rise in female applicants for Lion’s business in New Zealand. A marked improvement we think. Click to read more.

LinkedIn reveals the 10 most followed pages in 2019

Take a leaf out of what these pages are doing to enhance your employer brand online. Check them out.


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