Job search tips from an HR pro

What should job seekers know about the hiring process? Tracy Cote is the chief people officers at Zenefits, overseeing everything from employee benefits to talent acquisition. She recently talked with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman about how the hiring process has changed since the start of the pandemic. While companies have moved the process online, many of the fundamentals of hiring remain the same. In addition to making their #resumes succinct and pop, Cote recommends job seekers become engaged online to stand out to recruiters and hiring managers. You can read all of her advice in the latest edition of #GetHired. #jobs

What have you learned about the hiring process over the past year? I recently chatted with Tracy Cote, who is the chief people officer of Zenefits, about how the pandemic has changed hiring practices. The message I got from the conversation is that where hiring happens has changed from in-person to online, but the actual process of hiring remains relatively unchanged. She offered some great advice to job seekers from the perspective of an HR and talent professional. Check out all of her #jobsearch advice in the latest edition of #GetHired. #OpenToWork

A few years ago I turned down a role at EY for another company, but still sent a personal "Thank You" note to the Partners that interviewed me. A hand-written note sent in the mail (to their name and company address). Every one of them responded - and exactly 1 year (and 5 days) later I was a Senior Manager in the firm. I've been involved in the hiring of over 100 people in the last few years...and less than 5% send notes. At this point, even a personal email or LinkedIn message stands out. The point? Don't forget the basics - and these don't change in a virtual environment. What do you think about the other 5 tips? #careers #jobinterviews #personalbranding #linkedintopvoices

Great interview, Tracy Cote and Andrew Seaman. I am constantly sharing with candidates to keep their resume concise. Your resume ONLY needs to demonstrate EXACTLY how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience required for THAT position. Anything more is a distraction. Anything less is an undersell of your value. It looks like Tracy is saying the exact same thing here with her advice...👇🏾👇🏾 "Candidates should be sure to narrow down the number of words on their resume, too. They want to make the words count and are meaningful and relevant to the job that they’re looking for. And that might mean tailoring the resume for different roles. Candidates should really look at those job descriptions and take them seriously. Candidates should view it as an assignment and ask themselves, am I answering their specific questions? Make sure that the resume reflects what the company is looking for and if the candidate has those skills. "

Check out today's LinkedIn Live program - So much fun to chat with Andrew Seaman today, and appreciate the thoughtful questions - and comments - from viewers! #recruiting #careers #careeradvice #remotework #hradvice

In less than 12 months, the U.S. job market has shifted considerably. The situation is such that hiring managers in this recent Criteria Corp survey say some aspects of recruiting are actually less challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, 68% of respondents said that finding high-quality candidates has been a challenge in 2020. That's still a majority, but it's a significant decline compared to the 87% who said that finding such candidates was a challenge last year. We're seeing employers increasingly adopt solutions that can make hiring more efficient, from video interviews to hiring automation software. How has the pandemic affected recruiting at your company? Is it easier to find high-quality candidates in the current environment? We hope you'll join us at HR Dive as we explore these important #hiring conversations.

#interviewadvice Recruiters are leveraging a variety of methods and tactics to connect with prospective candidates. The current climate has forced many companies to step up their use of new technologies. Job seekers shouldn’t just expect video interviews to be a de facto standard. They should also expect to interact with AI-driven tools (i.e. chatbots, or software programs smart enough to pass for human), which can screen candidates, ask interview questions, and answer questions that they may have on the fly more frequently. #hiringtrends #interviewprep

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked innovations in recruiting, hiring and onboarding, from considering contract employees to hiring each other's furloughed and laid-off workers. Also - "Even more important than optimizing the virtual hiring experience has been getting the word out that employees will be cared for in this precarious time. Potential hires need to feel secure."