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🔍 How to effectively capture the interest of early career talent? In our latest blog, we outline strategic steps to enhance your career site, from understanding early career talent preferences to creating a user-centric design. Discover how to: 📈Elevate your career site to resonate with the next generation of professionals! 🤩Showcase career growth opportunities 📊Integrate social media feeds 🌎Emphasise diversity and inclusion Don't miss out on our guide to attracting and engaging top young talent. Read more now! 📈 https://lnkd.in/ezKRFyRN #TalentAcquisition #EarlyCareer #CareerSite #EmployerBranding #HRStrategies #FutureMatch

𝑫𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏'𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒃𝒖𝒛𝒛 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅! Embracing a diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives, fosters innovation, and fuels creativity. Plus, it promotes inclusivity, boosts employee morale, and ultimately leads to better decision-making. Here's a few tips on how you can ensure you attract a diverse pool of talent; 👉 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒍𝒔: Diversify your recruitment sources beyond traditional channels. Explore platforms and networks specifically tailored to minority groups, utilise community organisations, attend diversity job fairs, and engage with diverse professional associations. Casting a wider net increases the likelihood of attracting a diverse pool of candidates. 👉 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑩𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈: Implement blind screening techniques to mitigate unconscious biases. Remove identifying information such as names, gender, race, and age from resumes during the initial screening process. Focus solely on qualifications, skills, and experience to ensure fair evaluation of all candidates. 👉 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒃 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: Craft job descriptions and company messaging that emphasise inclusivity and welcome diversity. Use gender-neutral language and highlight your commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, showcase your company's diverse culture through employee testimonials, diversity statistics, and inclusive imagery on your website and social media platforms to attract candidates from various backgrounds. What would you add? #Inclusion #Diversity #RecruitmentProcess

Calling all employers: Want to access untapped talent?  Join the Fair Chance Hiring Cohort, launching in January 2024!   What we do: We work with companies to build the internal processes and policies needed to hire and retain individuals with prior convictions. Why us? Our nine-month programming brings together thought leaders, companies who have done this, customized coaching, and peer learning and sharing to support companies on their fair chance journey. We cover topics ranging from revisiting your background check process, to recruiting strategies and partnerships, to launching and scaling fair chance hiring pilots - and more. Who should join? If your company wants to pursue fair chance hiring and is looking for support to bring this goal to life, this cohort is for you! We ask that employers come ready and eager to (1) share their goals, successes and challenges with each other and (2) actively identify and drive HR and organizational changes to hire this talent pool. Want to learn more? Reach out to Stephanie Dolan and Liana Bran to hear why businesses are pursuing fair chance talent and learn more about our program, opportunities to take action, and results from our previous cohort. You can also learn more here.  https://lnkd.in/ghNbQv_A Cara Plus Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance #FairChanceHiring #SecondChanceHiring #CollectiveImpact #CohortBasedLearning #Cohort #Corporation #Access #Equity #Inclusion #UntappedPotential #UntappedTalent #Hiring #Opportunity

As we begin a new week, let's take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact we make in the professional world. In talent acquisition, we can transform aspirations into realities every day. Our mission is profound – we don't just search for skills, we create teams that become the heartbeat of thriving organizations. This week, let's challenge ourselves to: 🔎 Look Deeper: Beyond the resume, remember there's a story, ambition and potential. 🧠 Think Bigger: Every placement has the power to transform a team or even a company's culture. 🤩 Act Courageously: Advocate for the unconventional candidate, the hidden gem, the diverse perspective that can bring invaluable richness to the workplace. Here's to a week filled with purpose, passion and the joy of making a difference, one placement at a time. We should be proud of our work, the lives we touch and the futures we shape. #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #CareerBuilding #PurposeDrivenWork

As a recruiter, my weeks are filled with thrilling highs, like finding the perfect match for a role and extending an offer, and challenging lows, reminding me of the #resilience required in this profession. I often remind myself, "This is what you wanted, you wanted to be a recruiter". And the truth is, I love what I do. Every placement is a story of #persistence, every setback a lesson learned. This week was a good week. Every week is a good week, even if the only success was lessons learned. Here's to all the recruiters 🥂 — let's celebrate our wins, #learn from our challenges, and keep changing lives, one placement at a time 🗣️!! #RecruiterLife 😎

Are you ready to expand your company's #DEI practices to include #justiceimpacted talent? Fair chance hiring offers individuals an opportunity to continue learning and grow their skill set while diversifying your company's recruitment. Anyone can initiate fair chance hiring! Read on to learn how you can introduce #fairchance employment to your place of work.

From 4th -9th March is National Careers Week! A time to offer career advice and support to guide young people when deciding on their future careers. 🟣 What career advice would you give your younger self? 🟢 Did you start off down a completely different career path before finding the right path? Making career choices can be daunting, but there is no one set way to success! Everyone strives and learns in different environments, so as an employer, it is crucial to ensure your recruitment and development processes are inclusive. #nationalcareersweek #recruitment #inclusivity #hr #hradvice

This #MandelaDay2024, we're committed to making a lasting impact by supporting employment and creating better lives as these are part of our core values. Earlier this week, we gave back with 3 free CV reviews for job seekers. Now, 𝘄𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝟯 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀. Let's collaborate to connect talent with opportunities and foster positive change. Join us in honouring Mandela Day by empowering careers and building stronger communities. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟯 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ‘𝗬𝗘𝗦’ 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! #MandelaDay2024 #SupportEmployment #GivingBack #CVReviews #JobSeekers #HiringOpportunities #SocialMediaPlacement #TalentAndOpportunity #PositiveImpact #CareerEmpowerment

Last week marked a refreshing return to my job search and learning journey after a much-needed break. Little did I know that it would turn out to be one of the most rewarding weeks I've had in a while, thanks to two significant experiences that left a lasting impact: I had the privilege of attending a captivating career talk on LinkedIn titled "Elevate Your Interview Game: Essential Skills to Land the Job" featuring Andrew Seaman and Matt Abrahams. I'm grateful to both Andrew and Matt for sharing their invaluable expertise. The discussion covered a wide range of topics, including interview preparation strategies, techniques for managing interview nerves, and effective ways to engage with interviewers. What resonated with me the most was the realization that many of the insights shared were applicable not just to interviews, but to any professional conversation where confidence and clarity are key. Here are some key takeaways from the session: 1. Utilize structured formats like STAR, SAR, PAR, or ADD when responding to interview questions. The ADD format, which stands for Answer the question, Detailed example, Describe relevance, was a new technique I learned. 2. Engage the listener by incorporating their name into the conversation or by prompting them to visualize scenarios using phrases like "imagine" or "what if" when sharing anecdotes. 3. Embrace spontaneity and practice being spontaneous. 2. I had the privilege of participating in an incredible International Women's Day celebration organized by #ENW #WorldSkills. The experience of being surrounded by people in person transcended mere networking; it was an amalgamation of emotions, warmth, and so much more. The atmosphere was electric, especially on a Friday afternoon, and listening to the speakers share their journeys was truly inspiring. 💫 and yes, meeting my ENW cohort peers in person was such a lovely experience. 👭👭 #womensday2024

Welcome to another exciting work week💼As you embark on the week ahead, considering potential career advancements, allow me to offer a valuable insight for crafting an exceptional CV: TAILOR IT TO EACH ROLE. By emphasizing relevant skills and experiences tailored to the specific job requirements, you significantly enhance your chances of capturing the attention of recruiters. Wishing you success in your endeavors! #CareerAdvice #JobHunt #MondayMotivation #HRCommunity #Recruitment #HRProfessionals #CVTips #ProfessionalDevelopment 🚀