Trent CottonIf you find yourself experiencing a Talent Shortage, ask yourself these three questions.Talent shortage…. These two words strike hysteria in organizations which almost always leads to War Room meetings and perceived DEFCON 1…Sep 23, 2019Sep 23, 2019
Trent CottonRecruiting Metrics- Measure what counts!“If you don’t collect any metrics, you’re flying blind. If you collect and focus on too many, they may be obstructing your field of view.”…Sep 4, 2019Sep 4, 2019
Trent CottonHow to use Work in Progress (WIP) Limits in RecruitingOne of the key principles in Sprint Recruiting is the use of Work in Progress (WIP) limits to help manage candidates through the process.Aug 29, 2019Aug 29, 2019
Trent CottoninDataDrivenInvestorThe Ultimate Recruiting Metrics Dashboard-A Review of Visier’s Talent Analytics Add-onI’ve already confessed my obsession with analytics on this website in previous posts so it should be no surprise that I am writing another…Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
Trent CottonTo be successful, a recruiter needs to have morning routineEvery morning can either set you up for success or chaos. Most of us in talent acquisition tend to have a touch of ADD which means we…Aug 15, 2019Aug 15, 2019
Trent CottonHere’s how to get a Recruiter’s Attention on LinkedInSo you’re looking for your next great adventure right? Your plan to get a recruiter’s attention might consist of some bold moves that…Aug 13, 2019Aug 13, 2019
Trent CottoninDataDrivenInvestor3 Top Reasons WHY Relying on your Applicant Tracking System to Develop a Hiring Plan is a MistakeTalent Acquisition is still trying to catch up with the rest of the world when it comes to leveraging Data Analytics to make better…Aug 8, 2019Aug 8, 2019
Trent CottonAdvice for Startups: Focus on Team Optimization, NOT your Low PerformersOne of the things I love most about my job is the team I work with. We just seem to get each other. Each of us play to our strengths…Aug 6, 2019Aug 6, 2019
Trent CottonIs Talent Acquisition Ready for Influencer Marketing? A lesson from AdidasMy sixteen year old daughter taught me a lot about influencers three years ago when she became obsessed with certain YouTubers and…Aug 5, 2019Aug 5, 2019
Trent CottonContent Marketing as a Recruiting StrategyAs I look through my emails, I notice a scary trend-email after email from some of my favorite brands. Unlike the normal “salesy” emails…Aug 3, 2019Aug 3, 2019
