Always Be Hiring: The Power of “The Long Hello” in Recruitment

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A Recruiting Strategy You Need to Know About Enter the concept of peripheral engagement, a strategy that is slowly making waves in the world of recruitment, thanks to people like Jim D’Amico at Caliber Collision. Jim is the master of this approach. He is the guy who always has an eye on potential future hires, even when there’s no immediate role to fill. Through peripheral engagement, Jim…

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The Three Questions That Reveal the Real Candidate (Before It’s Too Late) 

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Some candidates are masters of the moment. They come prepared, polished, and practiced. They know how to hit the bullet points and ride the energy of a good interview.  And yet… They show up late. They dodge feedback. They undermine leadership. Or they simply ghost after three months.  So here’s the question that matters more than “What’s your greatest strength?”: …

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Are You Ready for the Questions Candidates are Asking?

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Top talent comes prepared! They know what they want. They’ve read up on your company. They’ve researched your leadership team. They’re listening to podcasts, using ChatGPT, and scrolling LinkedIn for advice on how to ask better questions. In some cases, they are out-interviewing the interviewer.   86% of job seekers say they research company reviews and leadership before interviews (Glassdoor). Over 70%…

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The Growing Threat of AI Deepfakes in the Job Market  

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The Threat is Real. The Candidates are Not. Deepfake tech, once reserved for Tom Cruise parodies and Black Mirror, is now clocking in at your 9-to-5. Candidates are using AI to build new identities, alter their voices, and even manipulate facial movements in real-time Zoom interviews. What started as sci-fi is now a security risk.   Is the person you are hiring…

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What a Boomer, Gen X’er, Millennial, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha Taught Me About Job Descriptions 

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The Problem with “Targeting” Generations  We rewrote a job description five different ways: Boomer. Gen X. Millennial. Gen Z. Gen Alpha.  Same role. Different vibes. And guess what? It didn’t matter. Each version missed the mark. The truth?  Generational labeling distracts us from what actually matters in the recruiting process. You don’t need a Gen Z tone or…

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Passive Candidate Recruitment: Your Unfair Advantage in an Unstable Market

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Most top performers aren’t looking for jobs, they’re excelling in them. So how do you reach the 90% of candidates who aren’t actively applying but would consider the right opportunity if it came along? That’s the heart of passive candidate recruitment, and it requires more than just clever outreach. It demands a mindset shift.  Attracting Top Talent Without Relying on the Market If you’re ready to stop chasing talent and start…

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