This Week in Talent (1 Nov)

Some great articles we found for you this week, including: the companies that are cutting down time to hire with AI, a hilarious fail recruitment marketing video, questions to ask yourself when shopping for an ATS, how do know if you’ve hired the right person, and more.
Enjoy these musings!

These companies are cutting down time to hire with AI

A Deloitte survey reveals that 1 in 3 businesses are using AI to bolster their recruiting efforts and those leading the way are reaping benefits of early adoption. Who are they and how are they acing AI implementation? Read to find out. Thanks ATC2019 keynote speaker Aaron McEwan for the share!

Believe it or not, this recruitment industry video isn’t a parody

Last week we had a winner (if you haven’t seen the recruitment video from NZ Police, where have you been? :P), this week we have a dud. Again we won’t say no more – you need to see to believe. Thanks Ross Clennett for the share!

7 questions to ask when buying an Applicant Tracking System

What do you need to ask when shopping for an ATS? Some great tips and advice here, check it out.

How do you know you hired the right person?

So how do you know? Gordon Collier has interviewed numerous hiring managers on his careers podcast and he realises it is never about the schools candidates went to, or their levels of industry experience. What is it then? Click to find out.

Are interviews doing their job?

A candidate’s account of the interview processes he’d been through during his job search and how inadequate he felt they were at assessing the true value of the applicants. What were they like? Do they sound your hiring processes too? Might be time for a relook?

What are your weak points?

‘Fessing up to what you suck at is not the easiest thing for anyone to do, especially in our society that puts a high value on excellence. But identifying your weaknesses can help you improve on them, whether it be through signing up for courses or surrounding yourself with people who are opposites. What do you think?

What makes a perfect candidate?

Adzuna is on the hunt for Australia’s top student – do you know any deserving ace? Participants need to explain what makes them the perfect candidate for their dream job in a minimum 150 words. Best entry wins a cash price $6K, an internship opportunity, receive 1 to 1 career coaching, and a $350-voucher to spend on courses to learn new skills.

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