Author: Kevin O’Connor

Kevin is a seasoned Customer Success Manager, specializing in optimizing hiring processes and driving talent acquisition success for clients. He hails from Ireland, has lived in Portugal, and backpacked through the US, Central America, and South America. Besides his love of traveling, he adores all things sports, movies, and stand-up comedy.

Active vs. Passive Candidates: Targeting Tips and Strategies

Active vs. passive candidates require different recruiting strategies and engagement approaches.

LinkedIn estimates that nearly 70% of candidates consider themselves passive job seekers. So, if your organization is only looking for active candidates (those actively searching for new jobs), you’re only tapping into 30% of all available talent. Amid such a tight labor market, recruiters must rethink strategies for finding and engaging top talent to ensure… Read more »

Recruiter Burnout: Causes, Tools, and Strategies

Workplace burnout affects organizations of all sizes and across all industries. In the world of recruiting, however, burnout is running especially rampant. Jobvite’s annual survey reveals 61% of recruiters report more stress at their jobs, with 19% of those describing the increase as “drastic.” A stiff hiring market makes the fight for talent fierce, and… Read more »

Proactive Recruitment: Key Phases, Benefits, & Strategies

recruiter using proactive recruitment to engage with candidates

Recruiters are well aware of the challenges in the current hiring market. What we hear from customers is that, with a lack of qualified talent and an abundance of open positions, finding and retaining the best applicants can feel like an uphill battle. What if we told you there’s a way to work ahead –… Read more »