Facebook is an incredibly useful hiring tool. Not only does it have a massive user base, but Facebook also provides a wealth of sourcing and recruitment friendly tools such as graph search, and targeted ads. “84% of job seekers have a Facebook profile” This is why so many employers are flocking to the social network […]
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Posts Tagged ‘recruiting’
February 20th, 2014
3 Effective Ways to Recruit Millennials
Millennials currently make up around 36% of the workforce, and as the baby boomer population retires in greater numbers, that percentage will just keep getting higher. The shift towards a labor market comprised of younger candidates requires a shift in recruiting strategy. This generation of candidate has very different expectations of their potential employer than […]
Read MoreNovember 1st, 2013
BC Jobs is Pleased to Announce Full Mobile Optimization!
BC Jobs is now mobile! Why is this so important? Well, Jobvite’s 2013 social recruiting survey reported over 1 billion job applications from mobile in the U.S. alone. Over 60% of job seekers use mobile devices to hunt for work, and that number just keeps growing. Recruiting is mobile. This is why we made it […]
Read MoreOctober 1st, 2013
Better Recruiting with Facebook Professional Skills
Facebook is becoming a much more commonly used tool for recruiting. This is in huge part due to the social network’s massive user base (over 1 billion active users), and the many Facebook recruiting apps on the market, making it easier than ever to attract applicants. Recently Facebook added a “Professional Skills” section to user’s […]
Read MoreMay 17th, 2013
Learn Facebook Recruiting Best Practices from the Masters
When it comes to learning new tricks, examples go a long, long way. It’s one thing to read tips and tricks about how to recruit, create an employer brand, and implement social media strategies, but actually seeing these practices in action can take your comprehension to the next level. Facebook recruiting is still relatively new […]
Read MoreNovember 24th, 2012
Internal Hiring: Promoting from Within to Fill a Job Vacancy
Internal hiring is rarely used when its time to fill a job vacancy; most companies simply dont think to promote from within. They advertise the opening in traditional and online media, hire recruiters to search for candidates and sift through resumes as they pour in.
Read MoreSeptember 24th, 2012
How to highlight your employer brand & company values with video
With today’s technology, companies of all sizes can take advantage of video to showcase the unique culture within their organization.
Be real, be honest, and focus on presenting your company in an authentic way to potential applicants.
Read MoreSeptember 17th, 2012
When do you hire an Operations Manager?
You started your business, took the risk, invested your cash and now you are married to the job you created. If this sounds familiar you are not alone.
Read MoreMarch 20th, 2012
Gen Y: Are They Who You Think They Are?
Would you hire someone from Gen Y (someone born after 1980) if you had the option to hire someone older? Is your preference about experience or preconceptions? Here are some generalizations about the generations that came before:
Read MoreJanuary 25th, 2012
HR Communications and what to expect in 2012
Last year, we saw a powerful shift in the communications industry, particularly in human resources and recruitment. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn continued to grow and benefit the HR communications industry by reaching passive and active candidates. Job seekers, already active on these sites, were drawn to branded employer pages that advertised open positions and content broadcasted through blogs, microblogs and status updates.
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