Are Tech Tests the Right Interviewing Solution for Seasoned Talent?

A candidate with three decades of experience came to us for his next role. He had excellent qualifications, a proven track record of success, references, and code readily available to review.  His job expectations and compensation were commensurate with his experience.  Yet, he had one additional requirement – he wouldn’t entertain any job interviews that…

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Restoring Job Seeker Confidence

The recruitment process is perceived as one-sided. The candidate is in the hotseat. They need to put their best foot forward, exude experience, and project confidence.  Plus, they need to do it repeatedly in front of panels of co-workers, hiring managers, and the c-suite. Job seekers are bombarded with tips, tricks, and advice about how…

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Avoiding the Job Application Black Hole

Finding a new job is stressful. Finding a new job when you’re already employed is a full-time job. The preparation, resume writing, skills assessments and interviews are nothing short of a juggling act. Yet, before you ever get the chance to speak to someone, you have to apply. Ideally, every application would come with a…

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How Quickly Your Staffing Partner Should Deliver Resumes

How quickly do you expect to receive resumes from your staffing partner? Recently Talener asked that very question to get a better understanding of the expectations that our clients have in regard to receiving resumes.  Once they have engaged our services and have completed an intake call for a particular position, how long do they…

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Identifying AI Generated Resumes

Identifying AI Generated Resumes

As an executive recruiter, one of the most important tasks is to find the right candidate for a job. In today’s tech-driven world, this task is becoming more and more difficult as AI-generated resumes are becoming more common. AI-generated resumes are created using algorithms and machine learning to generate resumes from job descriptions and other…

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