Big Database

At 3 Minute Mile we use one, in particular, of the many psychometric tests in the market, Hogan Assessment Systems, to help organisations select and develop the best talent. By understanding an individuals preferential working style, what drives them and the kind of behaviours that will get in the ...

You can’t job hunt without a resume. It is difficult as a school leaver to pull together a resume, and I find many simply give up and submit an ineffective document because they don’t know what else to do. If you’re struggling with this, enlist some help – a friend, family member, teacher or a ...

In any company the employees are basically the front line, the face of a company and the advocates of a brand. Their level of engagement is decisive for the success of a business. Engaged staff deliver better, remain committed to their employer and stay focused on achieving all the business goals ...

This isn’t the first time that the issue has cropped up. We’ve written about it relentlessly in the past, and it seems that young people really are getting a raw deal when it comes to career advice- with 83% of employers agreeing.

What’s the solution?

The government appear to be making efforts to ...

Next comes research. Lots of it. Type your chosen job title into Google and see what comes up. Look up the industry and read blogs, articles from people who work in this field. See which trade magazines are available and look for documentaries and You Tube videos on this career, or by individuals ...

“Informational interviews” are interview-style conversations arranged by job seekers, not employers. While you may be submitting resume after resume and waiting by the phone to receive a standard interview invitation, the informational version lies completely under your control, and will take place ...

Ok, can you believe that January is two-thirds (2/3) over already? Yep, as I sit and type on this very snowy, very cold winter morning in Chicago it’s hard to believe that it is the 21st already.

So, how are your 2014 resolutions going so far? The website Statistic Brain tells us that 45% of ...

Using the right social media tactics to secure your next job is a topic we cover extensively here on Social-Hire. Regular readers will know we're exponents of tactics like finding and following the right people. Engaging in ways that spark conversations. Helping recruiters get their messages out ...

Though LinkedIn is the clear leader and has the potential to disintermediate third-party recruiters in many industries, Facebook and Twitter can also be a fantastic place to find, reach out to, and engage candidates.
Generate employee referrals. There are some pretty cool tools on the market and ...

Last week I had the opportunity to meet with and learn from recruiting legend Lou Adler. Lou has been recruiting for forty years, has written several best-selling books and currently does corporate training regarding his concept of performance based hiring. While there were many things I was able to ...