Jennifer Soper

A credit check for employment is a type of pre-employment background screening that specifically looks at a candidate’s financial and credit history. Most companies don’t run credit checks on every new hire, typically reserving that for candidates applying for a position that deals with money. If and when you do run a pre-employment credit check,…

Skills based hiring is the process of finding new talent by focusing on a candidate’s skills rather than educational achievements or previous work experience. For example, if you conduct a pre-employment assessment to gauge an applicant’s proficiency in the skills necessary for your open role, you’re already using a skills based hiring approach. Shifting your…

Knowing how to interview someone for a job—whether in person, by phone, or via video—will help you discern whether an applicant is a good fit for your open positions. It is a fairly straightforward process that involves gathering the needed documentation, scheduling the interview, sharing information with the candidate, conducting the interview, and then evaluating…

A job fair is a great opportunity to connect with multiple job seekers at once in a single location and can be a strategic addition to your hiring practices. Although each job fair is different, they all enable you to give information on job openings and hiring initiatives to potential candidates, casual job seekers, and…

Employer branding is a marketing strategy that helps businesses represent their identity as an employer to current and prospective employees and job seekers as a whole. It involves creating a unique brand encompassing the entire employment experience, from mission and culture to salary and benefits. Strong employer branding strategies can help attract top candidates, boost…

Setting up employee drug screening fairly and legally requires awareness of compliance-related rules. Employer drug testing involves finding certified drug screening providers (required in some states), creating a drug testing policy, and budgeting for drug screening costs. Learn the drug screening rules in your state with our state-by-state guide, and download and customize our drug…

Social recruiting is the process of finding new employees by advertising on and reaching out through social media, personal networks, and job search websites. It is increasingly a strategy that companies of all sizes employ, as it helps employers connect quickly and easily with potential applicants and candidates. This article covers the benefits of social…

When you create a career page on your website it should be a fully featured page with images, links, and information on company culture that helps your business stand out. It should also list what job opportunities are available and inform the job seeker why they should work for your company. Be sure to provide…

African American job sites focus on a specific demographic and are good tools for employers looking for qualified workers and wanting to improve the overall diversity of their companies. These specialized sites allow employers and candidates to reach beyond local job sources, increasing the chances of finding the right employment match. Our top eight African…

No matter how much time and money you spend strengthening your company culture and investing in your people, your business may still be affected by employee theft—of money, of confidential data, of time. Understanding this issue is key to combating or even preventing it. Read through the employee theft statistics and trends below and learn…

The foundation of a successful panel interview—a recruitment practice that involves a group of team members interviewing one candidate—is thoughtful planning. In their best form, these group interviews allow interviewers to combine their strengths, perspectives, and experiences—leading to effective and comprehensive questions. Follow these steps to structure a panel interview successfully: Select your interview team…

LinkedIn is a top spot for job seekers and companies looking to hire new employees, with more than half a billion members (in more than 200 countries). Your first step to finding quality talent is learning how to post a job on LinkedIn. We will guide you through a quick step-by-step process to getting your…