ChatGPT ghostwrites CVs

Posted by Carolyne Burns
4 Mar 2024
CVs written by ChatGPT Fake

ChatGPT makes it impossible for you to find a real needle in the fake haystack with fake CVs. As employers are swamped by fake CVs and covering letters as ChatGPT ghostwrites them, isn’t it time to find a better way to determine whether someone is really a good fit for the job? CV screening has long been the first step in assessing job applicants. It typically involves a glance at the covering letter in order to judge their character, then a 6 second skim of CV skills to determine who makes it through to the next round. This might have…  Read More

Employers get hooked on applicant numbers, why?

Posted by Carolyne Burns
23 Jan 2024
Quality applicants over quantity of applicants

Surely, better staff retention is key? Quality is far more important than quantity when it comes to sifting through a vast pile of job applications in search of the perfect hire. Yet, employers foolishly get hooked on the notion that high applicant numbers to their job ads is vital. Surely, better staff retention is key? When looking to fill a role, many employers seem to suffer from a form of FOMO – “fear of missing out” on the one perfect person for the job. They assume that the more applications they review, the better the chances of finding that one…  Read More

Harvest your own Talent Pool

Posted by Tegan Kavanagh
13 Jul 2022

Talent Pooling is the process of creating your very own database of potential applicants who are qualified and have previously applied for your roles or expressed interest in working for your business

Top 7 factors a HR Professional needs to consider when recruiting new staff

Posted by Tegan Kavanagh
13 Apr 2021

Hiring decisions are one of the most important tasks for HR professionals. Businesses that are successful in these decisions are able to reap the benefits of attracting high quality applicants who are not only technically skilled for the role, but also possess qualities that make them a good fit for the work environment. This alignment can lead to increased productivity, profitability and employee satisfaction. However, making a bad hiring decision can cost time, money and the company’s reputation. Here are 7 factors that need to be considered when recruiting to avoid bad hiring decisions: 1. Up-to-date job analysis Prior to…  Read More

Why your initial application process should NOT ask applicants for numerous documents

Posted by Tegan Kavanagh
19 Mar 2021

When preparing your job advertisement and application process, it may seem intuitive to ensure it is as comprehensive as possible in order to avoid time-wasters and select the most suitable candidates for the role. However, an application process that is too comprehensive may actually do more harm than good. If your initial application process is asking applicants for their whole life story straight off the bat, not only do you risk scaring off high quality applicants, but you could also unintentionally put your business at risk of breaching anti-discrimination and/or privacy laws. Keep reading to find out why asking applicants…  Read More

Building a business case for recruitment software

Posted by Tegan Kavanagh
3 Dec 2020

Where to start? What to include? How and when you present your case will be key to success If you have encountered issues within your current recruitment processes and have found that adopting recruitment software will eliminate these, it may be time to construct a business case in order to gain approval for the integration of this software. The way in which you present your case to higher management will determine whether or not your software solution will get the green light to go ahead! Here are 6 steps that you should take when preparing your business case for recruitment…  Read More

Smart Predictive Tech meets talent demand for Aged Care

Posted by Andrew Chapman
20 Nov 2020
Aged Care Hiring Technology

The Healthcare and Education industries in Australia are experiencing a high demand for talent. How is technology assisting organisations in these industries with their difficult to fill roles? Speculation about the long-term impact COVID-19 will have on life and business both in Australia and around the world is still rampant. It does look bad. There have been many heartbreaking stories, people lost and businesses that have not and may not survive. These have been the most challenging of times. But please do not despair. We are reminded of what happened when we lived through the Great Financial Crisis and the…  Read More

HR Trends. What’s changed, what stays, where to now?

Posted by Carolyne Burns
17 Sep 2020
Hiring Trends during COVID-19

As Australia slowly awakens from this moment. What are the implications for HR, now and into the future? The world is enduring a cataclysmic event that has changed society forever. As Australia slowly awakens from this moment. What are the implications for HR, now and into the future? We think that the changes we will face can be grouped into two piles: how we work and what we do – with implications for both employers and employees. Here are the big issues: How we work will change Flexibility is key The workplace was already changing, the pandemic has accelerated those…  Read More

Why Franchise Businesses Need Recruitment Software

Posted by Carolyne Burns
25 Aug 2020
Franchise Recruitment

Franchisees are not professional recruiters, yet are often expected to do the work of one. The franchise industry is fast-paced and competitive, according to the 2016 Franchising Australia survey, there are approximately 79,000 franchise units in Australia.   As more franchise businesses enter the market, competition to draw in the best candidates can be intense as franchises vie for the same talent pool. On top of this competitive environment, franchisees are not professional recruiters, so the time and financial cost of turnover can be high if they are not up to date with the most effective recruitment techniques. Below we list…  Read More

Love, Dating & Predictive Technology

Posted by Carolyne Burns
8 Jul 2020
Love Dating and Predictive Technology

The increased speed has become a defining characteristic of the modern recruitment world. Decades ago if you were seeking a specific individual, for either an incredible romantic encounter or a perfect fit for an available job role, you would likely be spending months searching for someone who unfortunately only met minimum criteria. The reach of the internet has changed that profoundly. With the flick of a power button, an incredible number of prospects became available to interact with for both dating and professional opportunities. Both romantics and recruiters have more information available to them than they would have ever dreamed…  Read More