When Cognizant’s AI team asked the head of Talent Acquisition to hire more data scientists, they were surprised by the answer they received: No way. The company wasn’t willing to pursue data scientists because the competition was just too fierce. So instead, Cognizant built an intensive training program to upskill existing staff with no previous data science...
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“How many of you set the hiring goals for your team? This was sourcing and hiring guru Glen Cathey's question to an audience of talent acquisition professionals at Talent Connect 2018. Of the hundreds of attendees, only a few raised their hands. And you might be able to relate — many recruiting teams often have little control over their goals, which are often...
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In a 2016 interview with NPR’s Marketplace, Delta CEO Ed Bastian was asked to describe his job in five words. Without hesitation, he replied: “Taking care of our people.” For Jennifer Carpenter, vice president of talent acquisition at Delta, this answer also holds the secret to an exceptional candidate experience: caring. By showing you care, you leave...
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Before you continue reading, get ready to cringe — and maybe laugh at yourself. Because according to industry leader Stacy Zapar,...
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Every great story needs a beginning, middle, and end. And an audience. If you and your team have done amazing things, if you have...
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When Jill Vialet founded the nonprofit Playworks, her goal was to bring out the best in every child through the power of play, helping...
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