Every thought leader after Deming has extolled the virtue of measuring whatever we need to improve. I recently read this article – it suggests seven metrics to measure a recruiter’s performance. Many more articles and suggestions for building performance scorecards are published. We need some simple metrics that could be quickly ascertained without investing in specialized software etc. Continue reading “Measuring and Improving Software Recruiters’ Performance”
Tag: Tech hiring
7 ways how Recruiters can use WhatsApp
More than 1 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends, family, colleagues anytime anywhere. It is the fastest growing communication app. WhatsApp has already replaced SMS and has become the biggest instant messaging platform. Continue reading “7 ways how Recruiters can use WhatsApp”
Tips for Minimizing Offer Declines
Types of back out
Let’s look at what stages of the recruitment process, a back out can possibly happen. Continue reading “Tips for Minimizing Offer Declines”
Recruit Tech Talent on GitHub and StackOverflow
GitHub and StackOverflow are incredible sources of getting amazing resources for a Tech Recruiter.
First of all, we should know the similarities and differences between both sources and how they can minimize your recruitment efforts.
StackOverflow is basically a platform for developers and Techies. Here, they post their day-to-day questions hoping that the other developers will help them with advises. On the other hand, GitHub is a repository where developers store their codes and even share it publicly for open-source development or use by other developers. Continue reading “Recruit Tech Talent on GitHub and StackOverflow”
Recruiting need for Startups!!
Sometime back I was reading through an interview of an entrepreneur (who has set up four successful startups in a short span) about the challenges faced in startups in one of the leading dailies. And the biggest challenge that has come out to be is the unavailability of the right resources for the startups. I have to agree with it because if you check with the startups 90 out of 100 startups would agree with the same that they are unable to reach out to the right candidates as the need for the startups is slightly different than that of a regular settled company. Since so many intelligent people believe that this is a problem then there is certainly something that needs to be addressed.. But every problem has to have a solution. So this also should have one. Continue reading “Recruiting need for Startups!!”
Hiring & Managing New Mothers at Workplace: Tips for Managers
Over the decades, women have broken all the barriers in proving themselves as equal and victorious as men despite their personal, cultural, social and physical limitations going on and on then and now. By showcasing their exquisite capabilities in all spheres of work from sports, IT, hospitality, to teaching, medical, or recruitment industry, their roles have emerged as ‘role models’ for many. When it comes to positioning women in the working environment, it is not just vital to incentivize the singles but also those experiencing the transitional phase of motherhood. Continue reading “Hiring & Managing New Mothers at Workplace: Tips for Managers”
First call: Cold or Warm??
Hi, I am Shruti calling from XYZ soft. Are you looking for change??
Sounds irritating, right??
This is so common in recruitment fraternity. Half the time the recipient is not hearing you or he/she is fed up of all-time tete-a-tete
You are a recruiter; and you do cold calling to fetch in pool of candidates?? Continue reading “First call: Cold or Warm??”