Category: Talent Advisor

Real Stories from Real Recruiters: Going Above and Beyond

This article is Part 6 in a series of “Real Stories from Real Recruiters.” We check in with several Brightwingers to reveal some important lessons for anyone who’s looking either for talent or for opportunities. This story is from Brightwing’s Adriana Michaels, Senior Recruiter.   When candidates work with recruiters, they’re essentially putting their career…

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Real Stories from Real Recruiters: The Power of Candidate Referrals

This article is Part 5 in a series of “Real Stories from Real Recruiters.” We check in with several Brightwingers to reveal some important lessons for anyone who’s looking either for talent or for opportunities. This story is from Brightwing’s Adriana Michaels, Senior Recruiter.   Referrals really are one of the most powerful sources of…

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AI in Hiring: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? Or is it Toast?

For anyone faced with hiring in today’s intensely competitive candidate market, the promises of Artificial Intelligence are attractive. The primary goal of AI in hiring is to automate hundreds of time-consuming recruiting tasks while simultaneously helping a company make smarter hiring decisions. Doesn’t that sound like the best thing since sliced bread?   Well, perhaps…

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Get Competitive with a Candidate-Driven Talent Acquisition Process

  The talent economy in today’s job market is low—demand is higher than supply. Because top talent is so difficult to find, the best way to compete in today’s job market is to develop a fast-acting, flexible talent acquisition process.     Deliver an experience your own employees would want 75% of job seekers say a…

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Recruiting

  Recruiting is not merely a function of HR, it’s essential to the success of your organization. Without a well-defined strategy for recruiting talent, you run the risk of making inefficient and costly hiring decisions—up to $17,000 in lost productivity, compromised work quality, and turnover.   To ensure better hires, you need a targeted recruiting strategy…

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5 Tips for Purpose-Driven Recruiting

  The art and science of recruiting with purpose goes beyond matching a skill set to a job requirement. It’s about understanding the position and its impact on the organization and industry—and finding the ideal candidate who aligns with the organization’s core values and the other employees.     Brightwing’s 5 Tips for Purpose-Driven Recruiting…

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How to Ensure Successful New Hires

  Hiring new employees is extremely costly—don’t lose them after a few months! In today’s world, it’s important to pay attention to every step of the hiring process to secure successful new hires. Follow Brightwing’s top 4 strategies on how to hire and retain great employees.     1. Establish a High-Quality Hiring Process Go…

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