Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest retailer, announced a plan to hire every veteran who honorably left the military in the last year over the next five years.  It is expected that more than 100,000 people are expected to find work through the program, making Wal-Mart’s effort one of the largest…

This is a guest post by Dawn Standerwick, Vice President of Business Development for Credential Check Corporation which specializes in employment screening for mid to large size organizations. Read more of Credential Check's HR Solutions Blog here.

As of January 1, 2013, three notices required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act will change.  The…

Recently, IBM polled 1,700 CEOs from 64 countries around the world about their thoughts on social media.  The study garnered many viewpoints from CEOs across various industries, with topics ranging from customer engagement to brand monitoring, and using social media outlets as a knowledge platform.  Here are some of their thoughts: …

Finding the right employee is not easy. Here’s a simple method to reveal much of what you want to know about a candidate in record time.

Thirty minutes is not very long to determine whether a candidate will be a fit or not.  In order to get the key information you need, use this simple yet highly effective technique from industry expert,…

According to social media expert Amber Mac, LinkedIn is the social network where small, thoughtless mistakes can directly impact your professional reputation.  Be sure to avoid these LinkedIn faux pas that can work against you when recruiting and building your professional network.

1. Stop using LinkedIn's…

As a recruiter, your ultimate goal is to find the ideal candidate with the credentials and experience that perfectly correspond to the position’s multifaceted requirements.  You already know the best interview tactics to utilize and how to write a solid job description to attract candidates who are perfect for the…