Employees are one of the biggest assets in your company. That’s why the best career sites feature an employee testimonials section that showcases the genuine sentiment of their team. Did you know: “Candidates trust the company’s employees 3x more than the company to provide credible information on what it’s like to work there.” – Career Arc… Read more »
Company career site job search is one of the biggest drivers of candidate experience, and one of the most overlooked. Did you know that some candidates leave your company’s career site if there is no job search at all? And if you have a career site job search already, it better be good. Tech-savvy candidates… Read more »
What makes some job posting examples stand out while others blend into the crowd? According to Indeed, 52% of job seekers say the quality of a job description (e.g. spelling, grammar, role description, formatting) is “very” or “extremely influential” on their decision to apply for a job. An effective job posting is the first impression… Read more »
Employer reviews ratings sites are a top resource for job seekers. So, you can think of them as a “Yelp for employers/companies”. Therefore, it’s important to know where job seekers doing their research so you can manage your employer brand and reputation. And yes, negative online employer reviews ratings on these sites can harm your… Read more »
This is your complete guide to recruiting microsites. If you want to: Create a more targeted candidate experience Drive more organic traffic Turn more job seekers into applicants Then this is the guide for you. Let’s roll. Recruiting Microsites Fundamentals In this section, we’re going to cover the basics of recruiting microsites. What Are Recruiting… Read more »
Today I’m going to show you a VERY effective list of employer branding strategies for your job descriptions. In fact, you’ll find 30+ strategies, tips, and examples in this post. So if you’re looking to build powerful, converting job postings you’ll really enjoy this list. Employer Branding Strategies on Job Descriptions vs Company Career Page… Read more »
Not happy with your ratings on Glassdoor? We’re here to show you how to boost your Glassdoor ratings. First off: don’t worry many employers are not. But your Glassdoor rating has become a number that affects your hiring. For instance, Appcast recently confirmed that higher Glassdoor ratings increased apply rates for job ads. The average Glassdoor… Read more »
Today I’m going to show some awesome employer brand marketing strategies. These are the same strategies our top clients use to get (and stay) in the minds of job seekers. Let’s get to it! Email Marketing Content Marketing Job Boards Company Job Pages Employer Review Sites Google Adwords (Search Network) Google Analytics Social Media Advertising… Read more »
Do you need a better way to control your job descriptions? Then, if so, this is for you. A new market is emerging for job description management software. With these tools, you can gain better control over your job listings, thus, making it easier to create, edit, and organize them. Tools like these are designed… Read more »
Job ads are becoming more creative and dynamic. So, having the best job ads out there will require creativity. Employers are giving more robust content on job descriptions rather than just listing requirements and qualifications. Here are some features we’re seeing in job ads that were hardly used just a few years ago (all of… Read more »
Augmented writing has taken off and employers have taken notice. You could hire a copywriter to write your job descriptions but wouldn’t you rather give your ENTIRE hiring team (recruiters and hiring managers included) augmented writing tools? So, one of the biggest challenges is writing job descriptions that are gender-neutral and free of other bias…. Read more »
Have you seen the new newsletters circulating on LinkedIn? Since there isn’t a search function on Linkedin for these newsletters yet, I did some research and put together a list of the biggest LinkedIn newsletters that focus on Talent Acquisition topics. Note: Listed sorted by subscriber count (high to low). Subscriber counts and # of… Read more »
Here are the 10 most-read articles on Ongig’s blog in 2021 (we wrote 107 articles total) . 557,469 people viewed just these 10 articles (1,648,654 people read all our articles). Thank you for reading them! 1. 25 Examples of Awesome Diversity Statements – 144,139 Views 2. Job Titles: The Definitive Guide – 106,280 Views… Read more »
HR conferences in 2022 seem to be moving back to normal (in-person), yet there are still a good amount of virtual events. As always, we like to lead with a table listing all HR conferences giving you a easier, zoomed out look of the year. Then we dive into details of each HR conference below… Read more »
Every couple of months I search the web to find awesome, new career pages and to understand the types of content company’s use to attract candidates. Specifically, I look for things like career page design, types of images and videos used, D&I content, employer and employee branding, and more. Looking for more ideas to your… Read more »
