The 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…

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Building 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,…

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Reflecting 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,…

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Managing 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…

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AI 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…

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Hiring 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…

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Returning 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…

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Replace 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…

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Hiring 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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Evolution of Machine Learning and Its Impact on Hiring: A Paradigm Shift

In the fast-paced realm of technology, the evolution of machine learning has revolutionized industries, from healthcare to finance, by offering groundbreaking solutions to complex problems. As this transformative technology continues to advance, its influence on the hiring landscape cannot be underestimated. In this article, we delve into the evolution of machine learning and its implications…

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