Author: Chris Russell

Part of the Jobsync marketing team and considered by many to be the 'mad scientist' of online recruiting.

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The Great AI Standoff: Has Talent Identification Become a War That No One’s Winning?

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Bots are crafting perfectly-polished resumes and different bots are screening them out. How do we harness AI’s efficiency and still make fair hiring decisions?The modern job market is a battlefield where artificial intelligence fights artificial intelligence. On one side are the job seekers. They’re using ChatGPT to craft the perfect résumé and apply to hundreds of… Read more »

Hiring Wars: Can You Compete For Talent When Nobody Knows You?

nobody knows you

While everyone assumes Google and Apple have recruiting on easy mode, the reality is far more complex. Both big-name brands and lesser-known employers face hiring challenges that can make or break their growth plans.Brand recognition seems like the ultimate recruiting advantage. When candidates instantly recognize your company name, surely they’ll flock to your job postings,… Read more »

How AI is Changing Job Seeker Behavior: Insights from Our Recent Roundtable Discussion

ai in the job search

In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, the recruitment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, largely driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Our recent roundtable discussion, titled “How AI is Changing Job Seeker Behavior,” brought together industry experts to explore the profound impact of AI on recruitment and the experiences of job seekers. Here are… Read more »

What is High-Volume Hiring and What Are Its Challenges?

what is high volume

Companies need to hire fast and hire well, but managing a flood of applications in a tight hiring timeline is a constant challenge in the high-volume sector.The modern economy runs on high-volume hiring. Every package delivered to your door, every meal served at a restaurant, every call answered by customer service — they all represent… Read more »

Your Guide to Organic vs. Sponsored Job Advertising

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As a recruiter, you’re always looking for the best talent, and often, the best talent comes at a cost. But what if I told you there are powerful ways to attract candidates without spending a dime? That’s where “organic” job advertising comes in, and understanding it can be a game-changer for your hiring strategy.Let’s break… Read more »

Scaling Your Recruiting Impact: Optimizing People, Process and Technology

Recruiters are under pressure to deliver faster, better results with fewer resources. We asked industry experts what’s actually working—and where teams need to think differently.Every year, recruiting brings a new round of approaches (skills-based hiring) “silver bullet” AI promises (think video interviewing that claims to predict culture fit) and a steady churn in what’s expected… Read more »

Striking the Balance: 5 Ways Employers Can Humanize AI in Recruiting

5 ways employers can humanize the recruiting process

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the recruitment process has brought unprecedented efficiency, allowing employers to sift through vast candidate pools, automate scheduling, and even conduct initial screenings with remarkable speed.However, this technological leap often comes at a cost: a sterile, impersonal candidate experience that leaves job seekers feeling like a data point rather… Read more »

The Recruiter’s New Skillset: 7 Essential Skills in the Age of AI

recruiting skills in AI

With AI changing the value of human expertise, what new skills and competencies will recruiters need to stay relevant and add value?In 2019, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development made the bold claim that, within 15 years, automation would drastically reshape one-third of all jobs and entirely wipe out another 14%. That prediction covered… Read more »

Low-Budget Recruitment Marketing: Creative Ways to Attract Top Talent

low cost recruitment marketing tactics

In today’s recruiting landscape, attracting top-tier talent is a major challenge, especially for organizations with limited marketing budgets. The traditional methods of posting on expensive job boards or hiring costly recruitment agencies are often out of reach for small businesses and non-profits. The good news is that with a little creativity and a lot of… Read more »

5 Ways to Attract Candidates Beyond Job Boards

In today’s current talent landscape, relying solely on traditional job boards to attract candidates is no longer a sufficient strategy. Employers must adopt a multi-channel approach to reach a wider audience, including “passive candidates”—those who are not actively searching for a new job but would be open to the right opportunity.This report outlines actionable tips… Read more »