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We all know the world of hiring is broken. In a world obsessed with the perfect pitch, resumes have become more focused on who you know and where you’ve studied, and less about who you are and what you can actually do. We’re here to change that. We want to put talent and possibility into everyone’s hands. 🌍

Dear talent acquisition specialists, we hear your tune. 🎻 ⁠ The workforce in 2024 felt like Titanic navigating icy waters. You dodged many icebergs—great resignation, quiet quitting, great reshuffle—and continued to find and nurture top talent while keeping your cool and playing on. 🎶 ⁠ Happy International Talent Acquisition Day to all the amazing TA specialists out there!

Hiring? Look beyond the resume. The real gems are transferable skills. 💎 They're the superpowers that make candidates shine in any role. Top 20 to watch for: Personal superpowers: 🔹 Adaptability 🔹 Creativity 🔹 Time management 🔹 Emotional intelligence 🔹 Continuous learning People skills that pop: 🔹 Communication 🔹 Teamwork 🔹 Leadership 🔹 Conflict resolution 🔹 Networking Pro moves that impress: 🔹 Technical literacy 🔹 Project management 🔹 Customer service 🔹 Presentation skills 🔹 Negotiation Brainpower that builds success: 🔹 Problem-solving 🔹 Critical thinking 🔹 Research skills 🔹 Attention to detail 🔹 Data analysis Remember: Smart hiring isn't just about experience. It's about potential. What transferable skill do you value most? Share below! 👇

Do you know the difference between upskilling and reskilling? 🤔 Upskilling: Elevate Current Roles 📈 ✅ When: Job roles evolve ✅ Goal: Enhance performance in existing positions ✅ Focus: Building on current skill sets Reskilling: Prepare for New Horizons 🚀 ✅ When: Significant organizational shifts occur ✅ Goal: Equip employees for entirely new roles ✅ Focus: Developing completely new skill sets Your strategic moves: 1. Conduct regular skills gap analyses  2. Align learning initiatives with business goals  3. Create personalized development paths  4. Leverage both internal and external resources  5. Measure and showcase the impact on performance Remember: Your ability to navigate this impacts: ➟ Employee retention  ➟ Talent acquisition  ➟ Organizational agility  ➟ Bottom-line results What's your biggest challenge in balancing upskilling and reskilling efforts? Share your insights below! 👇💡

Want to build a powerhouse team? 💪 Stop hiring for perfection. 🚫 Start hiring for potential. Here's your roadmap to skills-focused hiring: 1. Trim the fat from job descriptions ➟ Focus on must-have skills ➟ Let go of nice-to-haves 2. Look beyond the perfect resume ➟ Diverse backgrounds bring fresh perspectives ➟ Past performance ≠ future potential 3. Speed up your hiring process ⚡ ➟ Quick, skills-based assessments ➟ Your candidates won’t wait forever 4. Set new hires up for success 🎯 ➟ Clear skill expectations from day one ➟ Targeted training to fill gaps 5. Invest in continuous skill development 📈 ➟ Foster a culture of learning ➟ Watch your team's potential soar Remember: Your next game-changing hire? They might not look perfect on paper. But their skills and potential could be off the charts. 🚀

10 tips to become a talent magnet 🧲 And attract the best people to your company: 1. Value skills over resumes 💪 Don't get hung up on fancy degrees. Look for people who can actually do the work. 2. Build a solid culture 🏗️ Create a community, not just a workplace. Shared values > fancy perks. 3. Offer missions, not just jobs 🚀 People crave purpose. Give them a chance to make a real impact. 4. Flexibility as a standard ⏰ Trust your people to manage their time. 5. Grow careers, not just skills 🌱 Invest in long-term growth. Show them a future, not just a paycheck. 6. Foster autonomy 🦅 Micromanagement kills creativity. Give your team room to breathe and innovate. 7. Champion well-being 🧘 Mental health isn't a buzzword. Back it up with real policies and support. 8. Communicate clearly 🗣️ No corporate speak. Be honest, open, and transparent. 9. Reward innovation 💡 Create a safe space to fail and learn. Celebrate those who think differently. 10. Make every voice matter 🎙️ From intern to CEO, everyone has value. Listen and act on diverse perspectives. Remember: Great talent doesn't just happen. You attract it. You nurture it. You keep it. Agree? Disagree? What would you add to this list? 🤔

📣 In today's edition of #CutTheBS, we're diving into a hot debate: Should you put your interview questions out there for everyone to see? Could this move actually lead to stronger hires, or does it risk stripping away the authenticity of your interview process? 🕵️ We’ll dive into the potential benefits and drawbacks, helping you decide if this approach is right for your company. 💡 What’s your stance? Would you post your interview questions online? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter for no-nonsense, biweekly insights on mastering #HR and #recruitment.

Traditional hiring is dying. But here's why that's a good thing: 🎉 Old way: 🕰️ - Resume screening (aka judging book covers)  - Degree requirements (hello, student debt)  - Years of experience (quantity ≠ quality)  - Interviews (how good are you at small talk?) New way: 🚀 - Skill assessments (show, don't tell) - Portfolio evaluations (your work speaks for itself) - Job simulations (can you walk the talk?) - Technical interviews (prove your expertise) One method gatekeeps. 🚫 The other opens doors. 🔑 Skills-based hiring is no longer just a trend. It's the future of work. Because in the real world, results matter more than resumes. What are your thoughts on traditional vs skills-based hiring? Let us know in the comments!

The STAR method isn't just for candidates. 🌟 It's a game-changer for skills-based hiring. Here’s how it works: S - Situation: Set the stage for skills assessment  T - Task: Identify the core competencies needed  A - Action: Design questions that reveal true abilities  R - Result: Evaluate responses objectively 5 reasons STAR transforms your hiring: 1. Cuts through the fluff  No more generic answers. Get real examples. 2. Reveals hidden gems  Uncover skills that resumes miss. 3. Predicts future performance  Past behavior is the best indicator. 4. Levels the playing field  Compare candidates apples-to-apples. 5. Boosts diversity  Focus on skills, not pedigree. Ready to supercharge your interviews? ⚡ ➡️ Develop STAR questions for each key skill  ➡️ Train your team to use STAR consistently  ➡️ Create a rubric for evaluating responses  ➡️ Use STAR data to make objective decisions Remember: Great talent doesn't always come in the package you expect. 🎁 STAR helps you see the potential others miss. What's your go-to interview technique? Share in the comments! 👇

What even is a rebrand without some shiny new swag? ✨ ⁠ Most of the time, corporate swag is unoriginal, of questionable quality, and ends up at the bottom of your desk drawer.⁠ ⁠ So, we decided to do #swag a little differently. 🚀 ⁠⁠ This time, we empowered our team members to design their own swag—something they’ll actually use and love!⁠ The results were nothing short of fabulous! Today, we’re excited to share some of the amazing creations from our team! ⁠🦍❤️ ⁠ Which swag item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.⁠ ⁠ Stay tuned—we'll post more swag creations soon!