Move Over, Indeed – Facebook Jobs is Here
By now, you’ve probably heard the news: Facebook has launched a new feature that allows employers like you to post job openings on your company page. When users see a job opening, they can simply click “Apply Now” and send you an application directly from the social media platform. Neat concept, but is it a […]
When the Best Candidates are Passive, Your Recruiting Can’t Be
You’ve heard the stats. You know the score. Unemployment is low; job creation is steady; our economy continues to trend upward. These facts crystallize what you already understand deep down in your gut: Recruiting exceptional talent is tough! Most high performers are gainfully employed. And in a market where the best candidates are passive, your […]
Want to Recruit Better Talent? Think like a marketer.
What do potential job applicants think when they encounter your job postings online: A: “WOW! This company is amazing. I really want this job – it sounds perfect!” B: “Huh. Looks like this company is hiring.” C: (yawn) “Anybody want to order pizza?” If it’s not response “A,” you need to read this post! Below […]
Wood Personnel’s “Best of 2015”: 6 posts you need to read
Hard to believe another year is nearly “in the books!” Looking back, 2014 has been a year of amazing challenges and opportunities. Along the way, Wood Personnel has regularly updated our blog to help you make the most of our current economic and employment market conditions. Our goal? To make finding great people, and running […]
How to Find the Best Candidates – Even When They’re Not Actively Looking
The rules of recruiting are changing. Rapidly retiring baby boomers, a slowly improving economy, and a smaller replacement population of workers are beginning to make recruiting more challenging. In the coming months and years, finding the right people will only become tougher. With “passive” candidates making up about 84 percent of our workforce (according to […]
Tips for Attracting Women to the Field of IT
In an age where women are everywhere in the workforce – from clerks to chemists to CEOs – women are still sorely underrepresented in the IT industry. In fact: According to the National Center for Women and Information Technology, women hold over half of all professional positions in the U.S. workforce, but only 25% of […]
