Articles about Recruiting Tools

Your hiring process shapes candidates' perceptions more than you might think. According to iCIMS, 95% of candidates say that how they're treated during the application process reflects how they would be treated as an employee. For hiring teams, there's a clear way to measure and improve these critical interactions—candidate NPS (net promoter score).

Hiring doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Explore 16 interview scorecard templates designed to help you rate candidates fairly, stay consistent, and choose the right fit with confidence.

Talent shortages are the second biggest challenge business leaders face in 2024, according to Willo’s Hiring Trends Report. SHRM confirms this reality—75% of businesses currently struggle to fill full-time positions due to a limited talent pool.If you're facing similar challenges, expanding your search internationally is a viable solution. This approach not only connects you with more candidates but also positions your company for smoother international market entry as you grow.However, international recruitment comes with its own complexities. In this Willo article, we'll explore proven strategies for recruiting global talent—from sourcing and screening to hiring.

Speed and efficiency are everything in recruitment, and both depend on smart shortlisting.Unfortunately, over three-quarters of applicants are typically unqualified for the roles they apply to—a common frustration for hiring managers. It’s not only a waste of time, but it burns everyone out and increases cost per hire.

Recruiters are facing a talent shortage, with 86% of hiring managers reporting difficulties finding qualified candidates. But while many point to skill gaps and changing workforce expectations, another issue is flying under the radar: the recruitment process itself.

Your employer brand can make or break your chances of attracting top talent.For instance, 75% of job seekers won’t consider your company if they catch wind of a bad reputation. And, according to our State of Hiring 2024 report, employers are catching on—83.6% rate it as very to extremely important for attracting top talent.

Higher education institutions across the US are increasingly concerned about meeting enrollment goals. A recent survey of 239 institutions, for example, found that a large majority (71%) of respondents expressed moderate to extreme concern about achieving their enrollment targets.

Hitting enrollment targets these days is more challenging than ever.For example, less than half of institutions with fall semesters meet their quota by May 1st each year. And it’s not just a one-off thing: between 2012 and 2022, U.S. college enrollment dropped by over 3.1 million students. Further, this trend is global. For example, Australia recently saw its lowest enrollment in nearly a decade.