Social media has become much more than just a way for people to connect with old friends and colleagues. Social media is now a resource for businesses to market and promote themselves. This newer technology is also becoming a tool for recruitment and selection strategies. Social media platforms enable companies to expand their networks and applicant pools and increase the quantity and quality of applicants and hires. Read more about Social Media and Employee Screening - Beware!
After being stripped of seven Tour de France titles and an Olympic bronze medal, Lance Armstrong finally came clean about his use of banned performance-enhancing drugs. It seems that cheating, and then lying about the cheating, is becoming more widespread in sports, especially when the stakes are high. For example, some of the best baseball players of all time (e.g., Pete Rose, Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire) will likely never be inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame because of their scandals.
by Ruby_Schmitt on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 9:00am
Although social media is often part of a job-seeker’s marketing plan these days, resumes and cover letters are still the primary elements that recruiters and hiring managers look at to get an initial impression of candidates. Read more about What to Look for in a Resume
by Wonderlic on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 9:11am
Of perennial interest to employment recruiters, the under- and unemployed, and those preparing for the workforce is what the “top” careers for the year are projected to be. In this case, “top” can mean most lucrative, most in-demand, least stressful, most prestigious or any combination thereof. Given that there are several measurement criteria, we’ll look at some of the most popular ones. Read more about Top Careers for 2013
by Mike_Matyasik on Monday, January 14, 2013 - 8:00am
How important are job specific cut scores? Very. A cut score is the lowest score a candidate can achieve on an assessment to receive further consideration in the hiring process. Frequently, people assume that positions with similar titles or levels will require similar scores based on their location in the organizational hierarchy. However, this is not the case. Read more about Why Pre-Employment Test Scores are Job Specific
by John_Picone on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 7:00am
Though the traditional path to a rewarding career and higher income has typically been associated with a four-year college degree, recent trends show the value of becoming certified is rising.
by Jen_Garrow on Monday, December 10, 2012 - 3:14pm
You’re done. You’ve had it. Your car… for years it’s pulled left when you steer it straight and it’s always made grating sounds, even though you’ve always handled it with care. Now, it’s stalling out when you step on the gas. It’s time to replace it. Read more about To Scan or Not to Scan: The Age of the Keyword-Optimized Resume
After being stripped of seven Tour de France titles and an Olympic bronze medal, Lance Armstrong finally came clean about his use of banned performance-enhancing drugs. It seems that cheating, and then lying about the cheating, is becoming more widespread in sports, especially when the stakes are high. For example, some of the best baseball players of all time (e.g., Pete Rose, Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire) will likely never be inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame because of their scandals.
Although social media is often part of a job-seeker’s marketing plan these days, resumes and cover letters are still the primary elements that recruiters and hiring managers look at to get an initial impression of candidates. 
Don’t miss a step during your interview process. Here is a checklist to help you and your candidates have a seamless and consistent experience.
