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I had a hiring manager who interviewed a candidate that was overqualified. He didn’t know what to do so he came to me and said that he wasn’t sure this candidate would accept the role because he was more senior level for it. The hiring manager asked if it would be appropriate to let the candidate know and make the decision on whether the role was right for them instead of deciding for them. The candidate didn’t end up accepting and chose a different role instead but it was nice to see a hiring manager not discriminate someone just because they were overqualified and gave them a choice instead. There’s nothing wrong with being overqualified. No one complains that the lemon tree produces an excess of lemons, because then there is always a surplus of lemonade. 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 🍋 Hire the overqualified candidate, they have a wide variety of skill sets and experience that could make your team better than it was before. 👏

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You won’t catch a shark with a worm on a fishing hook. 🦈 If you want to catch a shark, you need to use the right bait to get their attention. If you want to catch a recruiter's attention, you need to understand how they read resumes to bait them in, ensure they read the document in full, and call you for an interview. Let’s look at the following attention-grabbing tools in our tackle box: summary, job titles, and bullet points. ➡ Your summary needs to show the reader that you’re capable of solving the problems they’re hiring you to solve. Demonstrate your accomplishments and contributions in the key responsibilities and expectations mentioned in the job listing. Fluff and buzzwords aren’t good bait. In fact, they’ll repel the average recruiter. ➡ A recruiter will also scan your resume for relevant job titles. Make sure these stand out and align with the position you’re applying for. Some modification is ok here. For example, if you’ve done marketing and events management in a previous role, you might change your title to Marketing Manager or Events Manager, depending on the role you’re applying for. You might also change a company-specific title to something more widely recognized like Rainmaker to Sales Representative. ➡ Finally, prioritize your bullet points to increase the chances of them all getting read. A recruiter might read the first 1-2 bullet points under each experience before deciding whether or not to review the rest. Lead with your top achievements and metrics under each role. Like fishing, applying for jobs often requires consistency and patience. But with the right bait and approach, you’re bound to end up with a catch! 🎣

We finally found a purple squirrel! Everyone can stop looking now. #recruiting In the recruitment world we often categorize candidates that companies want who don't exist as purple squirrels. These are positions seeking two mutually exclusive skillets that the average or even above average candidate will never have. Or asking for something so outlandish that we are certain doesn't exist such as a purple squirrel. However when on a date with my wife we ran into a Winery selling Purple Squirrel so we had to buy it and share with the Recruitment community. (m2 Wines Acampo ,CA) #recruitment #recruiters #staffing

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Anglo American rejects BHP's £34 billion bid and instead offers an alternative path that would see De Beers either spun out or sold off... but what does this mean for the diamond market? The potential move to either spin off or sell #DeBeers is a big deal for the diamond market. De Beers supplies 1/3 of the world's natural rough diamonds and holds a significant place in the industry. The right owner for De Beers would need to have substantial financial resources and a strong vision for the future of the diamond market. This echoes the legacy of the old De Beers, which famously hired an advertising agency and almost single-handedly created the modern #EngagementRing market with its iconic campaigns. Today, with lab-grown diamonds posing a significant threat to natural diamond sales, a fresh and bold strategy is needed to reaffirm the prominence of natural diamonds. The Natural Diamond Council has made some strides, but more is required to truly revitalise the market. Who do you think should buy De Beers? A luxury conglomerate like #LVMH? A new visionary owner could build on the limited success of the Natural Diamond Council and develop innovative strategies to reignite the allure of natural #diamonds

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