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  • Recruiting in a Recession: Hard Truths That Talent Acquisition Experts Must Accept

    The summer had economists from around the globe embroiled in a debate about a possible recession coming in the next few years (or months). As of October 2022, the U.S. Labor Department data put the current inflation rate at 7.7%. The recent layoffs in the tech industry are just the first of what is soon to be a string of cutbacks by companies looking to save costs. For recruiters, this means freezes in hiring and fewer openings. It will also include the uphill task of finding the best candidates for them from the coming influx of recently laid-off job seekers. Now is probably a good time to brace for tough times in the next few years in the talent acquisition industry. To survive and thrive recruiting in a recession, here are some hard truths you will need to accept.

  • 10 Reasons HR is Important to an Organization

    "Nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people."

  • How to Respond to a Recruiter Through Email? (Tips & Examples)

    Rather than wading through an endless list of open roles, wouldn’t it be nice if relevant job opportunities come to you?

  • How to Reject a Candidate Professionally

    When deciding on how to reject a candidate, your first question may be

  • Tips for a Good Character Reference Letter with Examples

    Hiring managers love a resume laden with relevant skills and qualifications. Hard skills specific to the role, like SEO strategy or Java programming languages, are easy to qualify using achievements or facts and figures. But how exactly can they verify personality traits, work ethic, relationship management skills, or curious nature during an interview when they barely know you? 

  • Why College Students Should Work While in College?

    College is a special part of our lives. It’s a time when we prepare for our dream job while creating some of the most memorable moments in life. That said, college life can also be stressful. Not only do we have to spend long hours studying, writing and researching, but we also have to deal with increased tuition fees and living expenses.