Tips and Tricks III

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Tip #276: Leave a URL of your Indeed profile on your LinkedIn profile and vice versa. This gives recruiters an extra place to connect with you.

Tip #277: Make sure you don't have multiple Indeed profiles or LinkedIn profiles, as this can throw off a Recruiter. Run a search for yourself on each platform. If you find more than one profile, see if you can delete it on your own. If not, reach out to the Customer Support team and have them remove the older, outdated one.

Tip #278: If you are looking for a new role, one thing you can do is spell your job title wrong on one part of your profile. I know that it sounds funny, but sometimes us Sourcers and Recruiters spell something wrong in our search and could come across your profile and not many others.

Tip #279: Check out the Magical Chrome Extension and add it to your tools to help with text expanding! https://lnkd.in/ehaGgbDn

Tip #280: If you come across someone who is in college or graduated within the last few years, look up the format of their school email address and reach out to them there!

Tip #281: If you are looking to attend a concert this summer or go on a big trip, look no further than Groupon! There are a lot of great deals on there and they have no fees. Also, if you add an extension like @Capital One Shopping, Rakuten, or PRODEGE, LLC DBA SWAGBUCKS, you can sometimes save even more! https://www.groupon.com/

Tip #282: Take time off! It is super important for your mental health. Make sure you work for a company that values time off. When interviewing with a company - ask about it in your interview, read reviews, talk to people you know who work at the company. I will be out of the office all next week and I am looking forward to some downtime!

Tip #283: The day after a major holiday, head on over to CVS Health, Walgreens, Target or one of the other many retail establishments to stock up on discounted candies along with decorations for next year!

Tip #284: When it comes to emails, phone calls, in-person conversations - make sure you mirror the people you are talking to. If the person you are speaking with is formal, be formal. If they are informal, you can be informal. If they use exclamations mark, feel free to use them back!

Tip #285: Don't watch This Is Us on your lunch break when you have phone screens and meetings lined up right after.

Tip #286: If you are a big live music enthusiast like I am but hate paying a ridiculous amount of fees, check out Live Nation Entertainment this week! Once a year, they run Concert Week where tickets are a flat $25! Check it out and buy some tickets today!

Tip #287: A lot of jobs require some sort of sales. And sales can play a big part in your everyday life. Watch episodes of Shark Tank, The Profit, Billion Dollar Buyer, or even Kitchen Nightmares, Restaurant: Impossible, or Bar Rescue to learn how to sell yourself, your ideas, how to find and fix problems, and so much more!

Tip #288: Since starting at Indeed, I have had a lot of people ask how to get their foot in the door with our company. Here is the advice that I give to anyone wanting to get in the door here or anywhere else: ? Apply to jobs that you know you are a fit for. Run down the bullets of the Requirements section and make sure you fit a good amount of them. ? Apply to roles on our careers page (indeed.jobs) and not just a place where you can do Easy Apply. This way, you have a better chance of being seen and you will be added to our Talent Community in case the role you applied for isn't a fit at this time. ? Don’t apply to roles that are out of your wheelhouse. For example, a new grad entering the professional market for the first time with 0 years of professional work experience applying to a Director-level role overseeing an entire department ? See if you have any connections at Indeed, family, friends, alumni, previous colleagues. If so, have them refer you to a role. ? Slightly change up your résumé for each job that you apply for. Make sure that your resume highlights your experiences that are relevant to the role. ? Connect with people at the company using the following in the search above: (sourcer OR sourcing OR recruiter OR recruiting OR recruitment OR talent). Keep an eye out for roles they are directly working on and connect with them from there. ? Don’t apply to too many roles. Sometimes this will discourage TA people from looking at other applications because they think you have been rejected for a legit reason and not just because you applied to roles you weren’t a fit for. Some of our jobs can get thousands of applicants, so you might not hear back right away. Or you might even hear back when the role has been filled. But stay patient and keep applying to the roles where you know you can come in and hit the ground running. *I edited this up today after some people made some good suggestions!

Tip #289: Recruitin.net is an awesome website for X-Ray Search. With only a few boxes to fill out, you can easily find new talent on LinkedIn, Dribble, GitHub, Xing, Stack Overflow, and Twitter!

Tip #290: If you work in recruiting, make sure you bookmark and often check this great layoff tracker. Find out which companies are going through layoffs, how many people have been laid off, get lists of employees along with contact information, and so much more!

Tip #291: Join the Evry1 Facebook group to connect with other Recruiters, Sourcers, and Talent Acquisition professionals. Here, you can ask questions and also learn about upcoming events, tools to find success and so much more!

Tip #292: If you haven't already, make sure to check out bookmark Dean Da Costa's SSaR page! This resource has Chrome Extensions, people search engines, and much, much more! https://lnkd.in/gfXG75-T

Tip #293: Awesome Screenshot is a great Chrome Extension that allows you to easily take screenshots and record the screen!

Tip #294: If you don't already have one, pick up a member card for your local supermarket. Not only is this a great way to save money when food shopping, but a lot of these places have their own gas stations and offer extra discounts there!

Tip #295: If. you aren't getting applicants for your role, refresh the job posting!

Tip #296: A great way to get a response on your first outreach is to say something along the lines of: "If interested in learning more, just let me know and I can send over the JD and salary range." This has definitely helped improve my response rate!

Tip #297: Add the Discoverly Chrome Extension to start finding email addresses along with other social info today! https://lnkd.in/g9dMEn2M

Tip #298: If you are looking for another Chrome Extension to find emails, check out Email Extractor! https://lnkd.in/gT5bn53c Tip talentacquisition

Tip #299: Email Hunter is another great Chrome Extension for finding email. Add it to your tool belt and starting getting in touch with people today! https://lnkd.in/gc7xh-z7

Tip #300: If you send out automated e-campaigns, e-mail blasts, or other bulk messaging, spend some time at the end of each day to make sure you didn't forget to hit send on any of them!

Tip #301: Create a saved search on Indeed and LinkedIn of companies that are going through layoffs, acquisitions, closures. Not only will this help you fill your vacant roles faster, it will help you get these people back to work faster!

Tip #302: VoilaNorbert is an email finder that gives you the first 50 emails for free! Add it to your Chrome Extensions today and start getting leads in the door!

Tip #303: Download the Calm app today and start getting in the right headspace to be successful at work, at home, and everywhere else!

Tip #305: When stopping at a red light or at a stop sign or when stuck in traffic, make sure you are far enough from the car in front of you. If you get rear ended and hit the car in front of you, it can be held against you.

Tip #306: If an email that you send bounces back, try it with a different email domain!

Tip #307: If requirements on a role you are working on change, go back and look at the previously viewed people as they might now be a fit for the role!

Tip #308: This Saturday is National Cinema Day and tickets to movies are only $3 at AMC, Regal, Showcase Cinemas, and other theaters! I just got tickets for Jaws in 3D!

Tip #309: Make sure to check your Verizon and Xfinity accounts monthly for rewards! These rewards include things like discounts on products, movie tickets, and entries towards big sweepstakes!

Tip #310: If you are rejected for a role at a company, don't just move on and think that the company doesn't see you as a fit. Explore the entire careers page. Now that you have applied for one role at a company and they have your information, it should be quicker and easier for you to apply for another role.The same goes for when you are working with a Recruiter or Sourcer. We only work on and know of so many roles at a company. If a role we are talking to you about isn't a fit, look for another role that could be a fit and let us know!

Tip #311: You can add time limits to your apps on your phone! This is a great way to spend less time scrolling and more time focusing on other, productive things. If you have an iPhone, go to Settings, Screen Time, App Limits.

Tip #312: Hey you! Do you shop? Online? In-person? Do you buy stuff? Of course, you do! So sign up for Fetch and earn gift cards just by uploading receipts!Sign up with the code KRUW53 & get 2,000 pts: https://lnkd.in/gN-ygbTj. See you there!

Tip #313: Keep track of your work as you go, so when the quarter is ending, and you need to fill out your evaluation, you will have everything ready!

Tip #314: It can be difficult to find news on the Recruitment industry because that word is often associated with things like sports and the United States Armed Forces. I used Boolean to create a search that helps narrow it down better. (sourcing OR recruiting OR recruitment OR "talent acquisition") -sports -football -basketball -baseball -soccer -marine -marines -army -usaf -"armed forces" -police

Tip #315: Change the screen brightness on your phone, tablet, and laptop to Dark at nighttime! This will reduce the glaring white light and will be easier on your eyes!

Tip #316: Resumes that are on a person’s LinkedIn profile only show up on their basic profile. So, if you are using LinkedIn Recruiter, make sure to check a public profile for an attached resume that you can download!

Tip #317: Lyft is offering free rides to those who are going to job interviews! Find out if it is available in your city and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eaKtyr4b

Tip #318: Use websites like Comparably or Similarweb to look up your direct competitors and hire people from these companies! You can also use these websites to find cheaper or free versions of tools that you want to add to your tool belt!

Tip #319: If you are looking for a great and simple LinkedIn X-Ray Search tool for Google, look no further than Lisearcher!

Tip #320: If you are looking for a new job, a tracker can be a great way to keep up with everything. I have used one every time I was a jobseeker and I wanted to share my template. If you use it, make sure you make a copy!

Tip #321: Check out Dean Da Costa's Sourcing Links tool! Once downloaded and bookmarked, this OSINT tool helps with finding contact information, running reverse lookups, it searches for diverse candidates using custom search engines, and does so much more!

https://lnkd.in/ea3hdwzC

Tip #322: Check out Erin Mathew’s CSE for diversity sourcing and add it to your tool belt! https://lnkd.in/efQWDqGT

Tip #323: If you like saving money, and who doesn't, check out The Freebie Guy! He covers things like store that are closing, freebies, sweepstakes, tips, and much more! https://thefreebieguy.com

Tip #324: If you are looking to work for a startup company, check out Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent)! There are over 130,000 remote and local jobs at companies from the seed stage to post-IPO. Create a profile and start applying for jobs in one click today! https://angel.co/

Tip #325: Another great resource to find a job at a startup is @BuiltIn.You can look for on-site roles specifically in your city or search for remote roles. You can also learn about tech news and events in the industry! https://builtin.com

Tip #326: Google Lens is a great feature that is a part of the Google app! It allows you to learn more about the things you are curious about! Take a picture of something new or look up something that is already on your phone. You can learn about a breed of dog that you see at the park, find out the brand of the bag someone on the train has, look up a piece of furniture that broke and you forget the manufacturer. And these are just some of the endless possibilities of what you can use it for. https://lens.google/

Tip #327: If you are looking for a job, sign up for one free month of LinkedIn Premium! Use it to connect with Hiring Managers, see who has viewed your profile, and access over 15,000 learning courses! Use it for a month at no cost and see if it is worth continuing for a fee moving forward. https://lnkd.in/eJhWsfYd

Tip #328: Run your job descriptions through Gender Decoder to find out if you need to change a few things to make the postings feminine-coded so you can attract more female applicants. https://lnkd.in/e2Pyuspg

Tip #329: If you work in Talent Acquisition and you want to start contributing content to the community, I would recommend reaching out to one of the places below! This is a great way to get your name out there, make connections, share your knowledge, and speak at a conference one day - if that is an interest! https://www.sourcecon.com/

https://www.ere.net/

https://lnkd.in/ecj4aCEt

https://evry1.us/

https://lnkd.in/eQtkkfrc

Tip #330: Mike Santoro, MBA just launched his product Boolean Navigator! The tool helps you build boolean strings faster. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/ex8GYbMf

Tip #331: Check out Talent Acquisition Week! They host EBrandCon, Social Recruiting Strategies Conference, and Talent Sourcing Strategies Summit. There is a virtual event in July with some of the greats like Erin Mathew and Brian Fink and an in-person one in January 2024!

Tip #332: LinkedIn has a new feature that allows you stay in touch with a desired employer if now isn't the right time to apply for a role with them or if they don't have a fitting role. You can find the I'm Interested button on any Company page under About.

Tip #333: Follow David Marr on LinkedIn if you are looking for a new job in the TA space! He has been frequently sharing vacant roles. Also, you should follow him because he is a fantastic Sourcer that has a lot of great knowledge about the industry! https://linkedin.com/in/dmarr/

Tip #334: If you work in Talent Acquisition and you are looking for a new podcast, look no further than Boolean & Brews! Mike Chuidian, Carrie Collier, and ?? Susanna Frazier are the faces and talent behind the podcast and the first episode drops soon.

Tip #335: Follow Haley ONeill if you work in Talent Acquisition and you are looking for a new role! Haley frequently shares new roles along with other great content for Sourcers and Recruiters!

Tip #336: It can be a problem if you come across someone on here and you only see the initial for their last name. This can be a problem because you can't cross-reference them in your system. Take a look at the URL for their profile, as you can sometimes find their full last name there.

Tip #337: Normalize drinking coffee or tea out of a travel mug while at home. It keeps your drink hot for way longer and it also prevents big spills! You can also copy and paste their name, title, and company and enter it into Google!You can also copy and paste their name, title, and company and enter it into Google!

Tip #338: Follow Ed Han for great advice on job seeking and Talent Acquisition! He also refers to his posts as , which is hilarious, so you know he adds good humor to his posts! https://lnkd.in/eVvfPBdC

Tip #339: Check out start.me if you are looking for a great tool to organize your day, resources, most visited sites, and other things of value! This tool is super useful to those in Talent Acquisition. https://about.start.me/

Tip #340: If you are looking for a phenonal resource of pre-built Boolean strings, look no further than https://scoperac.com/booleanstringbank/!

Tip #341: If you are a jobseeker, you are probably applying to countless jobs online. But you should also be checking out job fairs in your area. Check out virtual ones, as well. These are great places to make connections and possibly get in the door with a company easier.

Tip #342: If you are hiring, set up an in-person career fair, join one that is already scheduled, or host a virtual one! The link below gives a good list of virtual platforms that you can use if you go that route. https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-career-fair-platforms

Tip #343: Check to see if your company has perks through work. A lot of companies offer this and it is a great way to get discounts on things like broadway tickets, car rentals, and so much more!

Tip #344: Do you have a birthday coming up? Of coure you do, we all do! Sign up for rewards programs for your favorite brands like Dunkin Donuts, as you will get something free on your day of birth!

Tip #345: If you haven’t yet, you should check out therapy. It is awesome. I used to not believe in it, which is funny because my dad is a therapist. I started going in my late twenties and I don’t think I will ever not go. I started going for anxiety and OCD and I still go for that. However, I also utilize a lot of the time to just talk about my days and life. It is a great judgement free zone where your thoughts are validated and you are given a bunch of practices to better yourself. There are virtual options and in-person options and a lot of companies now provide telehealth solutions for a more affordable price.

Tip #346: Get a card for your local library! Not only can you take out books, but many also offer movies, audiobooks, video games, and more. A lot of them also host events like movie nights, poetry, or story time for kids. The Denver Public Library even has a recording studio and also a 3D printer!

Tip #347: Join communities on Reddit to learn more about the industry you work in! Or join groups to learn more about an industry that you want to be in. There are over 130,000 active communities, so there is a good chance you will find something useful!

Tip #348: If you work in Tech Recruiting, Celential.ai has a great Boolean cheat sheet for finding tech talent in 2023. Check it out! https://www.celential.ai/blog/boolean-search-strings-cheat-sheet/

Tip #349: Sign up for Jim Stroud's newsletter, The Recruiting Life! It is filled with articles, comics, videos, podcasts, contests and more. https://sendfox.com/jimstroud

Tip #350: Jobseeking is Hard is a great newsletter for those in the trenches of finding a new role and needing guidance along with some laughs. It is brought to you by Adam Karpiak, who's memes and other relatable content has reached so many people all over the world. Sign up here :https://www.jobseekingishard.com/

Tip #351: LinkedIn has a new feature SEO feature that will help you become more discoverable to search engines and Recruiters! There is a newly added Skills part to the About section that allows you to list your top 5 skills. Learn more about it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinryan/2023/06/13/new-linkedin-feature-youll-want-to-use/?sh=2949cf8b7eff

Tip #352: You can set up OOO responses on both your regular LinkedIn inbox and LinkedIn Recruiter inbox! I just got back from a week in Colorado and set these up before I left!

Tip #353: When a Flight Attendant asks you what you would like for a snack, you can ask for more than one thing. Want the cookies AND the chips? Ask for both! And ask for the soda in a can, as you can always save it for later.

Tip #354: Pick up a copy of Brian Fink's book, Talk Tech to Me if you are new to tech recruiter. Or if you aren't! https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Tech-Non-Technical-Technology-Recruiting/dp/B0C8RFBT3Y

Tip #355: When doing an intake call with a Recruiter/HM, ask what position this role could be a step up from. That way, you can look at people who will feel if they are to change companies, it will be be for a step up.

Tip #356: Indeed has two neat features that help you to reach candidates faster. The first filter is Phone Calls and narrows down your search to people that you can directly call. The second is SMS (text message) and narrows down your search to people that will also be texted when you send them a message.

Tip #357: Almost everything we do these days is on our cell phones. But when it comes to buying something online, do it on a computer! More often than not, you will be able to save money with a Chrome extension such as Rakuten, Honey, Capital One Shopping, Ibotta, Inc., Fetch, or Swagbucks.

Tip #358: If you need to mail something, you don't even need to leave your yard! Put the mail in the mailbox and put the flag up or hand it to your mailman when they come by next!

Tip #359: Plenty of places take FedEx and UPS packages these days. Some of these places include CVS, Walgreens, and your local supermarket. Enter your zip code or address into either website to find the closest locations!

Tip #360: Before you go to a concert, follow the band and venue on social media, as they often post set times for the concert. Also, check out Setlist.fm, as they tell you the sets and set times for shows on that tour. https://www.setlist.fm

Tip #361: I recently picked up two pairs of glasses from GlassesShop for under $100! If you have never used the website before, you can use INVA9IH16NORC to save 40%. Or use one of the Chrome Extensions for savings! https://www.glassesshop.com/

Tip #362: If you get brain freeze, press your tongue against the roof of your mouth. It really works. It is thought that the warmth will help your blood vessels return to normal!

Tip #363: If you are like me, you like to watch everything on your television with captions on. You can now watch movies in the theatres with captions on! When looking at movie times, find one that list caption/on-screen subtitles

Tip #364: If you play games/use apps on your phone, then you know the crazy amount of advertisements there are. But there are ways to get rid of them. You can pay a small amount on the app to get rid of the ads for good. You can turn on Airplane mode, which gets rid of banners ads and video ads on apps that require the internet. You can also download an app such as AdLock to help remove these pesky things!

Tip #365: If you need to fax something, no need to track down a fax machine in an office or old abandoned warehouse. You can either use the top of your printer, if that is an option, or you can take a picture of the document on your phone and use one of the many different apps to send the document. One of these apps is eFax.

Tip #366: If you work in Talent Acquisition and are looking for a new role, join this layoff list. And if you are looking to hire TA people, check out the many talented people who are currently looking for something new! Thanks to Stacey Broadwell?? for putting it together! https://lnkd.in/eYDuj8nm

Tip #367: Glassdoor just added a new feature called Fishbowl. It allows jobseekers to start anonymous conversations with professionals at their desired companies and find a supportive community from the start https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/lp/fishbowl/

Tip #368: If you are looking for an association to join in the Talent Acquisition space, check out ATAP - Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals! Some of their member benefits include: webinars, book/podcast club, and industry news. Also, make sure to join their Global TA Day on September 6th for a full day of learning, including a training by me! https://atapglobal.org/atap-global-ta-day-23-speakers/

Tip #369: If you are looking for a remote HR Job, check out https://hrjobsremote.com/! Thanks to Alexandru Gotoi for building this!

Tip 370: Running Supply and Demand reports is a big part of Talent Acquisition. It is a great way to drive change with Hiring Managers. You can utilize it to help increase the salary, to open up to relocation, to changing the title, and so much more. And there are these tools built into almost every source. Indeed, LinkedIn, Seekout, HireEZ all have super powerful and user friendly reporting tools.

Tip #371: When you get rejected by a company for a specific role, that doesn't necessarily mean that you aren't a good fit for the company. You might have been a little too junior for that role, it might have gone to an Internal, or just to a more fitting applicant. But do explore the company's careers page from time to time. Now that you have applied to a role there, it is usually quicker and easier to apply to future roles.

Tip #372: I have shared my Google Sheethat I use when looking for a new job, but there is a Chrome Extension tool that you can use. Huntr is a great, user-friendly platform that helps you in your job search! https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/huntr-job-search-tracker/mihdfbecejheednfigjpdacgeilhlmnf

Tip #373: Pick up Katrina Collier Katrina Collier's book The Robot-Proof Recruiter! This book shows you how to have a human-first approach to connecting with candidates and being successful in your TA role. Pick up a copy today! https://lnkd.in/epGszGwZ

Tip #374: If you find it difficult to manage time during your workday, add?Clockify?to your Chrome Extension belt!?https://lnkd.in/e-ry9Rr8??

Tip #375: When interviewing for a new position, you want to be prepared for the questions that you will be asked that relate to the role. You can assume some of them will come from the Responsibilities and Requirements section of the job description. But you should also be prepared for the basic questions that will be asked. Check out this list for an example of some of these questions and how you can answer them: https://lnkd.in/eD6unjzs

Tip #376: Make sure you are doing something with the Applied After Decision Was Made people in your ATS. Especially if you work on evergreen reqs. Don't let these people slip through the cracks! #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring

Tip #377: If you use LinkedIn Recruiter, make sure that the people you have messaged in your Projects are being moved into Contacted. This doesn't always happen automatically and you have to do it yourself. #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #linkedIn #inmail

Tip #378:?If you are Open to New Opportunities (OTNO) on LinkedIn, make sure you can accept messages. I came across someone the other day who was looking for something new, but I couldn’t send them an InMail. #jobseeker #jobsearch

Tip #379: If you are heading into the city, check out parking apps like ParkWhiz and SpotHero! They allow you to reserve a spot ahead of time and you often save a few bucks. #parking #apps #dailytips

Tip #380: I had someone at the career fair ask me if he should tuck his hair back before a job interview. I told him no way. If the company judges you for how you wear your hair, then they are not a good company to work for. We are no longer living in the days of hiding your tattoos or your hairdos before an interview. Be yourself.I also told a lot of people that a resume doesn’t have to fit on one page. Also, also, enjoy your hair while you still have it!

Tip #381: There are only a few months left to the year and there is a good chance you have hit your deductible! If you have, make those appointments before the end of the year. Get your teeth checked. Request a refill of medication. #tipsandtricks #deductibles #healthinsurance

Tip #382: If you are looking to get a new car, you probably went for a test drive or two. But those aren't always enough to know if the car is the right one for you. Reserve that car on an upcoming business trip or vacation, so you can get an extended test drive before you go forward with leasing or buying the car! #tipsandtricks #carshopping #randomthoughts

Tip #383: If you need help with your resume, look no further than Enhancv! It is a super useful and free resume builder. Also, you can send your resume to someone and have them provide feedback easily and efficiently right in the document. https://enhancv.com/ #jobsearch #jobseeker #resumetips #resumebuilder #resumebuilding #howto

Tip #384: Highlighty is a cool Chrome extension that highlights words for you on the page that you are viewing. When you come across a profile or resume on somewhere like LinkedIn, this tool will help you find keywords to know whether or not the person is a fit. https://lnkd.in/ex7jjkSh #sourcing #recruiting #talentaxquisition

Tip #385: If you want to verify someone's email or phone number, run it through an app like Venmo or Cash App and it will confirm if that is the correct person or not! #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #peoplesearchengines #contactinformation

Tip #386: If you are looking for a new role, you can find a good number of vacant roles at startups. Startups are often hiring, and they can be a great place to get in early and work your way up. Start researching startups in your city or country and then explore their careers page and start applying!?https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/linkedin-top-startups-2023-50-us-companies-rise-linkedin-news-cn13e%3FtrackingId=6RWS6ERLQk2dtEHh5EfAMQ%253D%253D/?trackingId=6RWS6ERLQk2dtEHh5EfAMQ%3D%3D #jobsearch #careersearch #startups #howto

Tip #387: Occasionally, we still write things down with a pen and paper. You know, like our great ancestors did. If you just left a meeting or somewhere else where you wrote something down, there are easy ways to get this print onto your computer without having to type it all up. You can open the Notes section on your phone and click on the camera button and then Scan Text. You can also now take a picture of the print and then easily copy the print from the image.

Tip #388: Develop relationships with veteran organizations in your area. Each year, approximately 200,000 people leave the army and move into civilian life looking for a new job. When you network with these organizations, you can help transitioning veterans find a career at your company! #veterans #transitioningveterans #hireveterans

Tip #389: If you are a big fan of traveling and animals, TrustedHousesitters is a website that allows you to stay at free houses all around the world in exchange for watching the pets that live there! https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ #travel #pets

Tip #390: If you need a professional headshot done for your LinkedIn profile, resume, or something else, there are some great options. You can use the Portrait mode on your phone, hire a local photographer, or use an AI service for this! One of these AI services is Snappr. https://www.snappr.com/ai/headshots #headshots #ai #artificialintelligence

Tip #391: Pay close attention when a recruiter gives you a salary range. Look at the whole range, not just one number. Most often, you will not be brought in at the low end or the high end. The more relevant experience, including industry experience, the more you could find yourself towards the higher end. And as mentioned before, make sure you also take into account bonuses, healthcare, 401K, along with other perks. Lastly, think about cost of living. If the role requires you to relocate, where you will live could be much cheaper than where you currently reside. #jobsearch #careersearch

Tip #392: If a Recruiter sends you a link to apply for a role and the link brings you to a page that doesn't exist, that doesn't necessarily mean the role has been filled and we are no longer hiring for that role. We work on a lot of evergreen roles. Roles with multiple openings. Sometimes during one time of the year, sometimes throughout the year. And when one of these roles is filled, we have to open another requisition. So, if you come across a dead link, either check the careers page yourself for another opening under a different Req number and apply for that, or double check with the recruiter. But don't just leave it there thinking the role has been filled and there is nothing else for you! #jobsearch #jobseeker #nowyouknow

Tip #393: Try to use the same name on your resume and application that you have on your Indeed and LinkedIn. This will help Recruiters with your candidacy now and in the future. And yes, I know, I know. I go by Mikey but almost always apply for roles as Michael. I mean, don't use your first name on one and your middle name as your first on another!

Tip #394: Don't forget to check your LinkedIn projects to make sure that you have messaged everyone! Sometimes, we source and add people to a project and then get distracted. Go through your projects every few days and make sure you haven't missed anyone! #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #linkedIn

Tip #395: Just because something is Buy One Get One Half Off?doesn't mean that you need to get the second one! #shopping #tipsandtricks

Tip #396: If you come across someone on LinkedIn who only has a title and company listed and no information about their role, there are two things you can do to find out what that role entails. Look up other people on here with that title and company and see if they have more information. You can also go visit the careers page of that company and look a job posting for that role. #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition

Tip #397: If you are looking for a great tool to help you build how-to guides, look no further than Scribe! It will save you all that time taking screenshots and writing instructions! #chromeextenions #productivity

Tip #398: If you are like me and you must eat a bagel a day, then you need to pick yourself up a bagel guillotine. Not all bagels are pre-sliced and you can sometimes slice your own finger trying to cut one. The guillotine makes it easy and doesn't leave a mess! #random #bagels #tipsandtricks #whattobuy https://lnkd.in/ghswBf-J

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Tip #399: Don't always accept a counter offer by your current employer. There was a reason you were open to something new in the first place. Make sure you see which company has a better long-term future for you! #jobsearch #jobeeker

Tip #400: Create a one-page document for your candidates to help them be successful in their interviews. Give them links to learn more about your company. Encourage them to do a mock interview with someone. Encourage them to ask questions while interviewing. #jobsearch #jobseeker #interview

Tip #401: Check out Audible if you haven't yet! The app has thousands of books and podcasts, including many that are free. For the car, for the commute, for that no-screen time right after work, this is a great way to get some reading in! https://www.audible.com/

Tip #402: Check out the Shop app to track delivery dates from different vendors! You can also buy things from within the app and earn rewards! https://shop.app/ #shopping #onlineshopping #retail #apps #mobileapps

Tip #403: Try out different subject lines in your outreach. Run an A/B test and see which one has a better response rate. You can also run a search Google, or another search engine, to find successful ones that other people have used recently! #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition

Tip #404: If a website that you are using isn't loading or is running slow, it doesn't mean that it is you or that you need to clean your cache and cookies. It might be the website. You can use Downdetector to check! https://downdetector.com/ Other good websites for this are: https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/ and https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/

Tip #405: Use Send Check It to test how your subject line! You can compare it to more than 100,000 other emails sent by people like you! #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #emailmarketing #sendcheckit Subject Line Tester (sendcheckit.com)

Tip #406: Don't order checks from your bank. Order them from other places for much cheaper. There are even have Thomas Kinkade themed ones! #tipsandtricks #deals

Tip #407: Check out Text Blaze! It creates shortcuts to eliminate repetitive typing and saves time. It also creates great looking templates that you can use anywhere in Chrome! https://lnkd.in/gZ-8Jkyz #chromeextensions

Tip #408: Stanford University, which is rated #3 for National Universities, offers free courses taught by professors and industry experts! They also offer on-demand webinars, articles, e-books, and more on a variety of topics including health & Medicine, education, engineering, and arts & humanities. Take a class today and learn more about something that you are passionate about or something to help you in your career! https://online.stanford.edu/free-stuff #stanford #education #continuededucation

Tip 409: Potato bread is a game changer. It is a healthy bread that makes a peanut butter and fluff sandwich even better. And the bread is so good that you don't even need to cut the crust off before giving it to your kids! #random #tipsandtricks #advice #bread

Tip #410: hireEZ has a great service, EZ Rediscovery, that allows you to supercharge your ATS and get hires from low-hanging fruit right from within your system. Learn more about it here! https://lnkd.in/ecAJ2Sdm hashtag#sourcing hashtag#recruiting hashtag#talentacquisition hashtag#hiring

Tip #411: If you are looking to learn more about AI, Amazon is offering free courses right now! They are also offering scholarships to high school and college students who want to learn more about it. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-free-ai-skills-training-courses #ai #artificialintelligence #continuededucation #freeeducation #learning

Tip #412: Erin Mathew put together an awesome collection of AI tools for people in talent acquisition! The website includes tools to use outside of ChatGPT, tools for AI detection, recruiting prompts, tutorials, and resources! https://start.me/p/xb9Rz8/ai-recruiting-and-sourcing-toolbox #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring #hashtag #ai #artificialintelligence #tech #howto

Tip #413: If you are looking for a new job, add Seeking into your LinkedIn and Indeed headlines. Follow this word by the type of role, company, responsibilities you are looking for. Not only does this word jump out to a recruiter when they come across your profile, but some recruiters also use the word seeking in their searches to find people and now you will show up in their results. hashtag#jobsearch hashtag#jobseeker hashtag#advice hashtag#howto

Tip #414: If you work in Talent Acquisition, follow Martel H. on here! Martel posts extremely interesting, engaging, and fun insights within our industry. He uses fun juxtapositions, graphics, and examples to explain relevant findings that can help Sourcers and Recruiters continue to learn and grow. #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #followhttps://lnkd.in/eSEEm4_D

Tip #415: Go to a chiropractor! I went for the first time this week and I learned so much. One of things that I learned was that 1/3 of the population has one leg longer than the other. This can cause bones and joints to shift out of alignment. And something as simple as a shoe lift can fix this. Visit one and find out if there is anything you should be doing differently. #random #advice #goodtoknow

Tip #416: When sending an InMail to someone on LinkedIn, there is an option at the bottom to compose a follow-up if the person doesn't respond. This is a great option, as we know it takes a few messages, on average, to hear back from someone about an opportunity. You can also select the number of days until the follow-up sends! #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisiiton #inmails

Tip #417: Check your phone subscriptions here and there! You have probably done a few free trials of games and other apps but forgot that the trial has ended and now you are getting charged. #moneytips #savemoney #apps #iphone #subscriptions

Tip #418: When a new movie comes to rent, don't feel like you need to pay to rent it. It will be on one of your streaming services in a few weeks! #whattowatch #movies #videoondemand #streaming

Tip #419: Get an air fryer! They cook some of your favourite foods faster and healthier. And you can even get one with a built-in toaster oven and grill to save kitchen space and make grilled food year-round! #random #tipsandtricks #airfryer #shopping

Tip #420: You can use Snopes.com to check the validity of things! If you come across something in the news, on social media, or overhear something that you feel sceptical about, look it up on Snopes and see i they confirm or deny it! https://www.snopes.com/ #random #tipsandtricks #realorfake

Tip #421: Sign up for your town's trash and recycling alerts so you can make sure to bring the barrels out on time! #random #tipsandtricks #alerts #howto

Tip #422: Before you have a video interview with a company, make sure that you have a strong internet connection, that your microphone and camera are working, that programs such as Zoom are updated, and that your computer's operating system is also updated. #interviewingtips #howto

Tip #423: When interviewing for a new role, make sure to check your spam folder regularly and ensure that you add the email addresses and phone numbers of the people that you are working with to your contacts list. This way, you will never miss an important message or call regarding your candidacy and next steps! #jobsearch #jobseeker #jobtips

Tip #424: If you can't connect with someone on LinkedIn because they are at full capacity of 30,000 connections, you can follow them and still keep up to date with their posts and what they are up to!

Tip #425: If you are looking for something that can help with managing finances, check out RocketReach! It reminds you of bills that you have coming up, can track spending patterns, and helps you get rid of subscriptions that you no longer use, but still pay for! https://rocketreach.co/ hashtag#money hashtag#savings hashtag#finances hashtag#rocketreach

Tip #426: If you are a Mac user, check out CleanMyMac, Gemini 2, and GrandPerspective! They help free up space on your computer, clear your RAM, keep your computer and programs up to date, and so much more! #randomtip #tipsandtricks #apple #computers #advice

Tip #427: If you have briefly spoken with a recruiter about a role, but it turns out that the role is not a fit, let them know. That way, they won't keep following up with you. Also, the recruiter might just have another role open that does work for you. For example, if the shift isn't a fit, or the location, or you feel the role is too junior, let them know as they might have a role with a different shift, a different area, or a different seniority. #tipsandtricks #jobseekers #jobsearch #advice

Tip #428: When a recruiter reaches out to you on Indeed, accept the message even if you are not interested. Just let them know why you are not interested. They might have another fitting role for you now, or in the future, but can't reach out again if you reject the message. #jobsearch #jobseeker #tipsandtricks #indeed

Tip #429: Try convincing your manager to invest in a new tool or platform by researching your competitors listed on the website. Let your manager know that you will lose out to your competitors if you are not using the same strategies! #tipsandtricks #howoto

Tip #430: When you are searching for candidates on LinkedIn and you come across someone who hasn't responded to you there, look them up on Indeed and send them a message on there. And vice versa. #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring

Tip #431: When you receive an email from a reputable company, but it seems like a phishing scam, there are two ways to find out if the email is legit. The first is to look up the email address that it came from. See if other people have looked up the same thing and mentioned anything about it. You can also message the company on Facebook with a screenshot of the email, including the email address, and ask if it is actually from them. #tipsandtricks #securitytips #phising #scams #spam #email

Tip #432: You can have ChatGPT help you come up with emojis to use in Boolean strings! For example, I asked it to come up with a search of all of the different emojis for phone and email. I can add this to a string now to find people who might have listed their contact information. (?? OR ?? OR ?? OR ?? OR ?? OR ?? OR ?? OR ?? OR ?? OR ?? OR ??) #sourcing #recruiting #recruitment #talentacquisition #chatgpt #ai #artificialintelligence

Tip #433: Purpose Jobs is a really cool website that helps jobseekers narrow down their search.?You can search for jobs at companies that have a strong impact in areas such as clean energy and education. You can look for roles at companies that have diverse leaders. And you can also look for vacant jobs that offer specific benefits and perks like flexible working hours, hybrid work opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. https://lnkd.in/e_GecDcy #jobsearch #jobseeker #meaningful #impactful #diversity #benefits #perks

Tip #434: When a role you are hiring for changes into a new requisition, make sure you send the new link to anyone and everyone you sent the previous link to. Even if people have gone dark, still send it to those people. They might still be interested but will click on your previous link and see the role is closed and might just move on. #sourcing #recruiting #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring

Tip #435: Encourage your Hiring Managers to post your job openings on their LinkedIn profiles! You can even put together the posting for them and just have them copy and paste them directly to their profile! #sourcing #recruiting #recruitment #talentacquisition

Tip #436: If you have a lot of emails to go through, or you just want to clean up your inbox quickly, type the word Unsubscribe in the search box at the top. This will filter your search to only emails with the option to unsubscribe. From here, you can delete a ton of unwanted emails all at once or you can go through each and unsubscribe from unwanted ones to save yourself from more in the future! #random #tipsandtricks #emailsTip #436: If you have a lot of emails to go through, or you just want to clean up your inbox quickly, type the word Unsubscribe in the search box at the top. This will filter your search to only emails with the option to unsubscribe. From here, you can delete a ton of unwanted emails all at once or you can go through each and unsubscribe from unwanted ones to save yourself from more in the future! #random #tipsandtricks #emails

Tip #437: MIT, the world's number one university, offers free courses! Energy, Entrepreneurship, and Introductory Programming are just some of the topics that you can learn more about. Check out the full list of topics and courses: https://ocw.mit.edu/ #cambridge #massachusetts #college #university #continuededucation #continuedlearning #freecourses

Tip #438: Questo is a really cool app that offers immersive outdoor escape games in your city! These are great things to do with friends, roommates, colleagues, or dates. And there are games to play in over 60 counties and 280 cities! https://questoapp.com/ #questo #events #whattodo #random #tipsandtricks #citylife

Tip #439: Check out GoodRx next time you need to pick up a prescription. You can find out what different pharmacies will charge and get a pretty big discount. You can also learn from doctors, pharmacists, and journalists about the healthcare industry and schedule telehealth appointments! https://www.goodrx.com/ #shopping #discounts #coupons #savings #goodrx #pharmacy #pharmacies #medication

Tip #440: If you sign up for a lot of stuff like I do, use a different email and phone number! You can use websites and apps such as Email on Deck or Maildrop for email confirmations and TextNow or Burner for texts and calls. Some are temporary and some are not. #tipsandtricks #random #tipoftheday #apps #howto

Tip #441: If you are building a website, inventing a new product, starting a business, or creating a social media account, you can use Namechk.com to check over 30 domains and more than 90 social media accounts to find out if the website or social handles are already taken! hashtag#tipsandtricks hashtag#random hashtag#goodtokow hashtag#websitestoknow

Tip #442: If you have a piggy bank or jar of change that you want to cash in, bring into the bank! The bank won't take any percentage like other services will! #tipsandtricks #random #money #finance #howto

Tip #443: It can be hard to keep up with all of the different television shows that are on all of the different streaming services and live television. Download the TV Guide app, so you can keep track of your favorite shows and when they are airing! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tv-guide-streaming-live-tv/id333647776 #tipsandtricks #television #apps #tvguide #whattowatch

Tip #444: If you want to really narrow down your search by location on LinkedIn Recruiter, go to Advanced search and then Postal code / Zip code under Candidate details. And you can change the search from within 1 mile to within 200 miles of your location. #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition

Tip #445: Put together employee testimonials for your company and use them in your outreach, job postings, on your careers page, and social media posts. And try to get testimonials from interns who joined after graduation and people who have moved up within the company. #sourcing #recruiting #recruitment #talentacqusition #hiring

Tip #446: If a prospect rejects your Indeed message, you can still follow-up with them. Head over to your email and you can respond directly from there. Most of the time, I wouldn't follow-up with them, but it can be useful in cases such as someone didn't know that you had better fitting opportunities available or were hiring at other locations! #sourcing #recruiting #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring

Tip #447: If you worked somewhere for a month or two, there is no need to put it on your resume. Unless, of course, it is an internship or something like it. #jobsearch #jobseeker

Tip #448: Use ChatGPT to help with cooking! I am not a strong cook, but I made a very nice dinner last night with the help of AI. One of the best parts is that you don't have to scroll forever to get to the recipe. Also, you can ask questions and get answers in real time! #cooking #culinary #robot #ai #artificialintelligence #howto

Tip #449: You can use Google Forms to create surveys! Not only is it free, but there are some great features like being able to upload images. hashtag#tipsandtricks hashtag#howto

Tip #450: You can easily share a LinkedIn Recruiter search with any of your colleagues. Just copy the URL and send it to them! #sourcing #recruiting #recruitment #talentacquisition

Tip #451: Create a folder on Indeed and LinkedIn to pipeline candidates for future roles and save people here when you are working through searches and saved searches. #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition

Tip #452: If you are looking for new opportunities, double-check that you are open to messages from recruiters on here! I came across a few people just last week that were Open to new opportunities, but I couldn't send messages to.

Top #453: When looking someone up online, try different variations of their name in a Boolean string. For example, (“mikey weil” OR “mike Weil” OR “‘michael weil”).

Tip #454: Check your LinkedIn Projects for people who are now Open to work! This also shows up in your notifications on Recruiter.

Tip #455: Reading fine print before signing up for something can be daunting. You want to make sure you read everything, but we don’t have that time. You can use ChatGPT, along with other AI platforms, to read it for you and point out the important parts!

Tip #456: If you can't view a news article because the website wants you to pay, you can sometimes still view it by saving the page as a PDF!

Tip #457: If you recruit for the pharma/biotech industry, make sure to check out BioPharmGuy to learn all about the different biotech companies! #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition

Tip #458: When you are interviewing recent graduates for roles with multiple openings, ask them who else they know. Reassure them that they wouldn’t be interviewing against them, they instead could be working alongside them at your company. hashtag#sourcing hashtag#recruiting hashtag#talentacquisition hashtag#referral hashtag#hiring hashtag#newgrads

Tip #459: If you recruit for the pharma/biotech industry, make sure you are following Fierce Pharma and Fierce Biotech, including their layoff tracker! https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/fierce-biotech-layoff-tracker-2024 #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring #pharma #biotech #layoffs

Tip #460: Canva is a great program for creating stunning and professional visual content for social media, marketing materials, presentations, and more. It has a user-friendly interface and extensive template library. You can use it to create visually appealing designs for a wide range of purposes, offering customization options, collaboration tools, and support for both digital and print media. https://www.canva.com/ hashtag#tipsandtricks

Tip #461: You can now use AI with LinkedIn Recruiter for things like creating searches, projects, and messages. You can even type in a sentence or two what you are looking for in a desired profile and then manually adjust the filters to work with LinkedIn to find the perfect person. https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/ai-assisted-search-and-projects #sourcing #recruiting #recruitment #talentacquisition #ai #artificialintelligence

Tip #462: Don't forget to ask your candidates, especially the ones who end up getting hired, how they came across the position they applied for. It's important because what candidates often fill in this field isn't always accurate. This is a great way to stay on top of where your hires are coming from and to track the ROI for hard-to-track efforts like offline marketing. #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring

Tip #463: Keep in touch with your interns. Have them join your talent community, connect with them on LinkedIn, check in with them, set up calendar reminders to follow-up with them before they graduate. hashtag#sourcing hashtag#recruiting hashtag#recruitment hashtag#talentacquisition hashtag#hiring hashtag#intern hashtag#graduate hashtag#graduation

Tip# 464: A few ways to find transitioning veterans on LinkedIn include: ? Utilize the "Has US Military Background" filter ? Explore military networks and specific branches like "US Army" using the Companies filter ? Use Job titles filters such as "Transitioning Service Member" and "Transitioning Veteran" ? Enable the "Open to work" filter hashtag#sourcing hashtag#recruiting hashtag#recruitment hashtag#hiring hashtag#talentacquistion

Tip #465: To save extra money while shopping online, add the Price.com extension to your browser! https://share.price.com/i84s #shopping #savings #deals #chromeextension

Tip #466: Add the Coupert Science LLC Chrome extension to save money while shopping online! https://lnkd.in/eP9bTA8F hashtag#shopping hashtag#savings hashtag#deals hashtag#chromeextension

Tip #467: If you are looking to make a little extra cash, sign up for Respondent! The platforms connect researchers to participants and pays the participants for feedback on products and services that are relevant to them! https://app.respondent.io/r/michaelweil-e9dbc21de3ee

Tip #468: User Interviews is another great website that connects researchers to participants. Sign up today and start making a little extra money by providing company's with feedback! https://www.userinterviews.com/r/kdqtaymkp

Tip #469: Go through closed LinkedIn Projects and look for uncontacted people that could be good to message for one of your active roles! hashtag#sourcing hashtag#recruiting hashtag#recruitment hashtag#talentacquisition hashtag#hiring

Tip #470: Make sure to ask your colleagues which companies they are getting a lot of responses/applicants from and make sure to source from this company. There might not be news about the company going through layoffs or changes, but a high volume in responses/applicants could mean something is going on at the company and more people from there could be looking for something new. #sourcing #recruiting #recruitiment #talentacquisition

Tip #471: Job Spider is a free platform where you can post jobs and search for and message people in the United States and Canada! https://www.jobspider.com/ #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring #jobboard #resumedatabase

Tip #472: Jobvertise is another good free resource for postings jobs and finding and messaging people within the United States and Canada! https://www.jobvertise.com/ #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring #jobboard #resumedatabase

Tip #473: PostJobFree is yet another good free resource for postings jobs and finding and messaging people for your vacant roles! https://www.postjobfree.com/ #sourcing #recruiting #talentacquisition #hiring #jobboard #resumedatabase

Tip #474: As a recruiter, don't just look up job boards. Put yourself in the job seekers' shoes and look up websites they go to find jobs. For example, if you are looking to hire veterans, don't just look up veteran websites to post jobs. Look up websites for veterans to find jobs and see if you can post there! #sourcing #recruiting #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring

Tip #475: Check the LinkedIn news section daily to find out what companies are growing and head over to their careers site to see if there is something for you! #jobsearch #jobseeker #howto

Tip #476: When creating an e-campaign and adding links, select the option "Open in a new tab." This ensures that when a link redirects your readers, they can easily return to finish reading your email. #ecampaign #tipsandtricks #howto