Posts Tagged ‘ai’
Identifying Suspicious Applicant Profiles
Talener cuts through the candidate application noise. We are screening candidates, qualifying them, and building a relationship before we ever send their resume to you. This screening process is becoming increasingly important as the entire hiring process is being inundated with AI generated resumes, embellished experiences, or fake profiles. These resumes often belong to someone…
Read MoreThe Cost of Interviewing the Wrong Applicants
A well-known employer in NYC posted a VP of Engineering position recently and received over 4000 applications. The TA team spent days attempting to narrow down the resumes to a reasonable number for the SVP of Engineering to interview. Even after eliminating unqualified resumes, those remaining looked so similar that it was hard to distinguish…
Read MoreBuilding Your Resume for Your First Job or Internship
The Resume A resume tells a quick story that leaves employers asking for more. A simply formatted, clean, and spellchecked resume goes a long way. Avoid colors, designs, or fonts that may be difficult to read when printed or on mobile. Keep your resume to one page and the font to a reasonable size. And,…
Read MoreReflecting on The First Half of 2024
The first half of 2024 is over. It’s been a wild ride the past few years. We’re finally moving away from the post-pandemic right-sizing layoffs. This year has been a learning curve for everyone in staffing as we get back to a steadier flow of open jobs and candidates on the market. This doesn’t mean,…
Read MoreManaging the Influx of AI-Generated Resumes
Managing the influx of resumes has always been a daunting task. Well-written job descriptions at attractive companies can receive hundreds of applications within days of being opened. Now, companies are grappling with hundreds of resumes, and they have to screen for AI-generated resumes that may or may not reflect a real applicant’s ability. Candidates already…
Read MoreAI Talent For Hire: Distinguishing Machine Learning and Deep Learning Engineering Talent
The race for AI talent has erupted seemingly overnight. Companies are jockeying for the best talent, yet many are unable to define exactly what type of skills they need, how to compensate these engineers, or advertise the correct title to attract the right talent. New technologies have always created a fast-paced hiring environment, but the…
Read MoreHiring Transparency Translates to Filling Jobs More Efficiently
The Talener team has been speaking with more technology candidates recently who are on the job market for the first time in years. Whether they’re actively seeking new employment or were part of some of the technology layoffs this past year, none of them are looking forward to the interviewing process. It’s daunting to find…
Read MoreReturning to the Job Market: Updating Your Resume
If it has been a decade since you were last on the job market, much has changed in the application and interview process. In fact, you might be surprised that most of these changes have occurred over the past three years. In addition to navigating the traditional application waters, you’re also expected to know how…
Read MoreReplace Your Resume Summary with Your Objective
It’s time to replace your resume’s career summary with your career objective. For years, job seekers have attempted to craft the perfect resume through fonts, styling, and formatting. Yet one of the easiest and most impactful changes that can be made today is to eliminate your career summary and replace it with your objective. Why…
Read MoreHiring is Human: The Argument Against AI in Recruiting
The Human Element At its core, recruitment is inherently human. More than matching people to jobs, we match people with specific skills to other people with skills. Together they form a brain trust, capable of using their experiences and talents to solve problems and generate new ideas. Recruitment goes beyond keywords and skills sets. It…
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