20 Best Books On Recruiting (2023 Update)

People are a business's most important asset, but when it comes to hiring, practices are wildly out-of-date, relying on the same wisdom that has been used for over fifty years. but it doesn't have to, human resources guru steve lowisz shares a groundbreaking approach to attracting, developing, and retaining an accomplished and vibrant workforce. dispelling seven recruiting myths that most hr departments believe, steve will show you how to prioritize behavior over skills, look beyond linkedin, be a marketer, find real ways to inspire employees, take responsibility, avoid reliance on technology, embrace diversity, and more. filled with specific and practical actions and methods, this book will keep you from losing money, morale, and talent, and build a people-centric team that will take you into the twenty-first century and beyond.

Despite global economic conditions, companies are always looking to attract and retain the best talent. unfortunately, almost 30% of us job seekers leave a new job within the first 30 days. why? many new recruiters rely too heavily on high-tech tools to attract candidates and may not have learned the fundamental relationship-building skills that help recruiters ensure that clients and candidates are a good match. high-tech high-touch recruiting provides recruiters with an end-to-end process for recruiting the highest caliber talent who, after they are hired, will become engaged employees. while emphasizing the overall importance of building high-touch relationship-building skills, the book outlines how these can be blended successfully with high-tech tools such as ai-powered software applications to identify a large pool of qualified job candidates. once you've identified candidates, the author cautions against the sole use of text and email communication and suggests that recruiters conduct a general interview in order to better ascertain whether a candidate is the best fit for the role. high-tech high-touch recruiting comes with online resources including sample offer letters, recruiting scripts, job requisitions, interview scorecard, a listing of characteristics of best hires and guidelines for a 9-step telephone interview process.

"an eye-opening guide to what it takes to become a top billing recruitment consultant and build a successful business." steve guest's top biller is a refreshing and timely insight into the recruitment industry, for both seasoned professionals and those new to the game. guest breaks down his technique and breathes life into the method that has caused himself, and those he mentors, to become highly successful 'top billers'. having turned around numerous careers, no doubt picking up guest's book will provide you with an invaluable head-start in this ever-competitive industry. in this book, guest teaches: the nuts and bolts of the recruitment industry, and the jewels within the most effective method and process for consistent success incremental steps towards big changes a fresh approach to sales and negotiation how structure can bring unknown freedom guest has operated within the recruitment industry for over 13 years, working for large global recognised recruitment plc brands, and driving smaller businesses, new regions, and offices. always pushing boundaries, guest is an expert at inspiring change, innovation, and growth. he continues to mentor, coach, and train recruitment consultants at all levels and still actively recruits in his specialist sector. guest's advice on how to become successful within your recruiting career differs from the norm, as he dispels the idea that you must obtain a brash and loud persona to gain success within the industry. these 'salesy' industry expectations were why guest, a methodical man, was initially rejected at interview stage to become a recruitment consultant. in this book, he discusses his journey over 13 years from rejection through to top billing success by applying a structured, 'process and procedure' method. guest and his mentees have shown that by following this method you can be, consistently, more successful than the most aggressive salesperson in the room. guest has specialised in recruiting for commercial, permanent construction staffing across the midlands for over 13 years while inspiring, motivating, and leading individual mentees and teams to personal and regional growth. guest's primary goals are to consistently deliver an exemplary service to both client and candidate, with integrity that ensures repeat business, working 'with' rather than 'for' both parties. guest strives for structure, ongoing improvement and growth, continuing to champion strong, ethical recruitment without compromise.

A genuine classic, recruiting, interviewing, selecting & orienting new employees is a practical guide to the employment process. extensively revised, it contains forms, guidelines, and ready-to-use interview questions as well as advice on reference checking, interview methods, documentation issues, orientation programs, and applicant testing.from recruitment to orientation, this updated and accessible guide covers it all. recruiting, interviewing, selecting & orienting new employees has long been the go-to reference on every aspect of the employment process. packed with forms, checklists, guidelines, and ready-to-use interview questions, the revised and updated edition provides readers with practical information on topics including interview methods, documentation issues, reference checking, orientation programs, and applicant testing.this updated edition has been brought completely up to date, addressing new legislation on fmla, immigration, record keeping, i-9 compliance, and much more. full of insights on the latest staffing challenges, this comprehensive guide explores changes in technology, such as virtual interviews and recruitment, web-based orientations, and the use of electronic files and social media. nothing is more important to the productivity of an organization than its hiring program. recruiting, interviewing, selecting & orienting new employees provides readers with the tools they need to get employees on board and ready for long-term success.

Are you new to the world of talent sourcing? maybe you've heard about recruiting tools that can help find candidates online? who should read this book: talent sourcers and recruiters starting in the field. – self-taught talent sourcers and recruiters looking to understand foundational tools. – recruiting managers looking to understand and demo the latest talent sourcing tools in the market. – professionals looking to gain a competitive advantage in the talent sourcing space. – in top talent sourcing tools for recruiters, you'll learn: learn about all the major talent sourcing tools and categories. – reviews of over 50+ talent sourcing tools and how they work. – see the pros and cons of each individual tool. – understand how to use the tool effectively within talent sourcing. – this book was created as a guide for new recruiters and talent sourcers who want to learn more about the market's latest recruitment tools, as well as those who want to take their recruitment game to the next level. this book covers both free and licensed products. it does a good job of highlighting important areas of recruiting from finding leads, finding contact info, to automating the outreach, tracking leads, and creating a personal ats database or talent pipeline. recruiting tools are constantly changing and evolving, it's important that you stay updated with the most recent, effective, and efficient tools on the market. it's hard to stay updated on the latest tool out there. our community can sometimes have the shiny tools syndrome. the truth is, there is no one tool that will do the job. you will need to have a tool belt of options to perform different tasks within your sourcing role. with that said, this guide includes breakdowns of my favorite "foundational" tools that i consider must-haves in the following categories: ● contact finding tools● email tools● email verification tools● web scrapers and extraction tools● automation tools● boolean generators● ats (application tracking) tools● email automation● email tracking tools● people search engines● data tracking tools● writing augmentation tools● calendar scheduling tools● time tracking tools● productivity tools within each section, i'll show you the best tools across these categories, how to use them effectively, give insider tips for success, and an overall difficulty rating level. i will also include screenshots highlighting each tool's functionality. understanding the difficulty rating each tool will have a rating level based on how difficult it is to use it. ● beginner: easy to understand and use without prior knowledge of the tool or space. ● intermediate: it will take some time to fully understand the tool. ● advanced: more advanced which will require taking a demo of the tool

This book was written to help turn the generalist recruiter into an it technical recruiter. the information technology field can be intimidating for recruiters starting out and this book helps to clearly define the top technical roles within the given industry. after completion you will be able to understand each technical-skill requirement within every role, understand additional search terms, help improve job descriptions, and gain confidence when you are assessing a candidate's skills over a technical phone screen call. technology acronyms will no longer be intimidating, and you will be able to analyze a candidate's tech skills with confidence. written in clear and concise prose, each job title defined with searchable keywords and phone screening questions will help turn the generalist recruiter into a confident technical recruiter. tech talent is a phrase used to describe the highly sought-after workforce with the skills to drive growth and innovation at technology companies. this could include a wide variety of roles including it professionals, computer science professionals, software developers, engineers, data scientists, and many more emerging positions. who should read this book: talent sourcers and recruiters looking to source and recruit in the it tech space. self-taught talent sourcers and recruiters looking to understand it technical knowledge. professionals looking to understand technical roles, improve phone screens, and fill jobs quicker. in how to become a technical recruiter, you'll learn how to: define all major it technical roles. learn how to search for tech talent online. learn how to phone screen candidates effectively. build boolean strings to find talent online. review the latest talent sourcing tools. learn best practices on engagement and communication.

The recruiter's handbook provides comprehensive, step-by-step guidelines through the complete recruiting process. written by hr bartender's sharlyn lauby, shrm-scp, with insights, tips, and tools from dozens of hr, recruiting, and business experts, the handbook delivers a proven roadmap to not only help shorten learning curves and avoid legal pitfalls, but build trust in new hire relationships. along the way it shows how to drive cultural change by offering guidelines for veteran, disabled, or ex-offender recruiting efforts, how to build strong apprenticeship, mentoring, or internship programs, how to effectively conduct assessments, reference checks, and background checks, and much more.

Tips and strategies to fill executive-level positions recruiting for high-end executives requires a special skill-set, and executive recruiting for dummies is here to help you add this niche talent to your arsenal. whether you're an in-house human resources manager or a professional recruiter at a search firm, this friendly guide walks you through each step of filling that senior, executive, or other highly specialized position. this book covers the globalization of talent and the advantages of executive recruiting. it provides expert guidance on finding the right candidates, conducting hardy screening and interviewing processes, closing deals, and more. there are 10,000,000 businesses in america that hire at least one senior executive a year, and most turn to commissioning a third-party organization, such as an executive search firm. rather than losing that next top-tier recruiting job, let executive recruiting for dummies show you how to add this highly desirable and sought-after skill to your resume. learn to recruit with precision create a robust interview process close the deal with a winning offer find out how to work with professional recruiters discover how to find the best talent and retain and attract clients with the help of executive recruiting for dummies.

Why are some recruiters successful while so many others fail and leave the industry? why do other recruiters spend their whole careers bouncing around from company to company with little or no success? the answer: they never learned fundamental recruiting skills. recruiting 101 explains how to develop 15 fundamental recruiting skills. learn how to excel in sourcing, social media, recruitment marketing, candidate engagement, cold calling, interviewing and selection, and more. in addition, step-by-step instruction is included on how to become efficient in using these major recruitment tools: linkedin, indeed, facebook, monster, and careerbuilder. from the junior recruiter just starting out to the senior recruiter looking to improve, recruiting 101 is for all professionals who aim to take their career to the next level.

A priceless resource for seasoned as well as first-time executives, this is the playbook that explains how to recruit better people and build stronger, more effective teams. – executives are highly motivated to get better at hiring because they know the ability to consistently identify and recruit the right people is critical to the success of their businesses–and their personal advancement. but hiring people isn't taught in business schools or executive development programs. this book provides the sorely needed and essential practical instruction that executives are not receiving elsewhere, supplying a step-by-step guide for those who want to excel at attracting and identifying talent. – covering everything from the basics of defining a job to the intricacies of managing internal politics, this no-nonsense book provides a clear roadmap through the often-daunting and pitfall-laden recruiting process. in addition to explaining how to get it right, the book provides the information and guidance readers need to identify and fix the most common problems that doom hiring efforts to failure. debunking the idea that some people are just great recruiters and some aren't, the author clearly identifies the steps that anyone can take in order to master the art–and science–of recruiting. – provides a step-by-step guide to recruiting better people, right away – presents clear, practical, and immediately actionable advice instead of wasting the reader's time with text dedicated to explaining theory in extensive detail – reviews the most common recruiting mistakes and describes ways to avoid or correct these errors – enables readers to immediately improve their hiring effectiveness and over time to develop the intuitive feel for recruiting that makes them expert recruiters – supplies the straightforward advice executives need to build great teams that will deliver superior revenues and profits for their businesses–an outcome that will accelerate their own careers

Are you ready to learn everything you need to know about sourcing and recruitment? then you've found the right book! whether you are already working in recruitment, new to the industry, or just hoping to begin your career as a recruiter, there are essential strategies used by successful recruiters that will help you accelerate your career. of course, no one is born knowing these things; they come from years of experience in the field. that's exactly what this book is: years of practical, real-world experience distilled into one comprehensive guide to succeeding in your recruiting career in the digital era. – this book is designed to help recruiters gain a broad understanding of the industry while expanding and deepening the knowledge of more senior professionals. whether you belong in the first category or the second, this book will help you take your career to the next level. – this comprehensive recruitment and sourcing guide is divided into two parts. – the first part focuses entirely on sourcing strategies. you'll learn new and creative ways to source and find great candidates, as well as how to uncover their contact details and approach them in a respectful and effective manner. and much more! the second part deals with recruitment. you'll learn how to excel in recruitment marketing, candidate engagement, recruitment analytics, candidate engagement, cold-calling, and efficiently manage many other essential aspects of your role. – both sections work together to create a comprehensive guide to excelling in every aspect of your recruitment career! the author, jan tegze, is an experienced recruiter with extensive talent acquisition expertise and demonstrated success in start-ups and fast-growth environments. in this book, he shares the most successful methods, tips, and strategies that he has learned, tested and implemented throughout his career, with the hope of providing the inspiration and guidance you need to develop into a top-performing recruiter and sourcer. – do you want to learn more about sourcing and recruiting? do you want to gain a greater understanding of the recruitment business? do you want to expand your knowledge and become a top-performing recruiter? do you want to launch a career in the recruitment industry? do you want to learn the strategies used by the most successful recruiters in the business? if you have answered "yes" to these questions, start reading this book now!

Are you thinking about joining the military but not sure where to start? are you concerned that you'll make a bad decision with the branch or career you choose? are you worried that recruiters are going to lie to you just to get you to join? you're not alone. many americans who are considering military service are very hesitant to speak to recruiters for fear of being tricked or getting a bad contract. the reason most people feel this way is because they fail to prepare, rely on hope, and are utimately going into the recruiter's office blindfolded. how do i know this? i spent nearly 12 years in the army as well as 5 years as an recruiter helping people from all walks of life find their perfect career and join the military. during that time, i heard many misunderstandings, as well as fears and lies about enlisting that i decided to bring transparency to the military so everyone can make the best decision for their career. i want to give you confidence in your decision to enlist by helping you understand what to expect from the military, how to decide on a branch, and the steps you need to take to make your career a success. in this book i will guide you through many topics around the enlistment process including: what's in a military contract and what to watch for. why you need to use the asvab study guides. how to land the best jobs most soldiers don't get. the benefits of working in the u.s. military that your recruiter may not share with you. opportunities to increase your income. comparison of military life to basic training. the differences between the army, navy, marine corps, air force, & coast guard that you're recruiter doesn't want you to know. how to decide if active duty, reserves, or national guard is right for you. and so much more. in the world of recruiting, those who have the knowledge, have the power. my goal is to arm you with the knowledge before you take the oath. if you want to take control of your enlistment, and land the best careers, you need to read this book! empower yourself before you speak to a recruiter. get the knowledge and gain the advantage. read this book today!

The it world is growing rapidly and numerous specialists with special skills in different rolesare required. for it recruiters and hr professionals, staying constantly up-to-date is a challenge. this isexactly when this book helps. in simple language and with numerous helpful illustrations, it supportsyou as a recruiter in understanding the it world in detail. written by an it recruiter with practicalexperience in the field, the book covers the latest and most relevant topics from it fundamentals tovarious it roles to programming languages, frameworks, databases, and many more.the book is written in a simple, conversational style for non-technical it recruiters and hrprofessionals. it breaks down complex it topics such as the difference between java and javascript, themany types of agile methodologies, or a comparison of various it roles such as data engineer versusdata scientist. in this personal survival guide in it, you'll learn about: – the major roles in it- it methodologies such as agile scrum and lean- programming languages & frameworks- the basics of git & github, cms, api, stacks- tips for it recruitment thoroughly researched, passionately written, and filled with relevant real-world examples, this book is the perfect reference guide for all your it recruitment needs.

Finalist: business book awards 2020 – hr & management category in a world of work where recruiters are constantly hearing that their role is at risk from ai, robotics and chatbots, it has never been more important to effectively attract and recruit the right people. leveraging the power of social media and digital sourcing strategies is only part of the solution, and simply posting a job or sending a linkedin inmail is no longer enough. the robot-proof recruiter shows you how to use the tools that reveal information that can be used to grab a potential candidate's attention among the overwhelming volume of material online. full of expert guidance and practical tips, this book explains what works, what doesn't, and how you can stand out and recruit effectively in a world of technology overload. the robot-proof recruiter will enable you to become the recruiter that candidates trust and the one they want to talk to. it contains essential guidance on overcoming obstacles – including how to recruit without an existing online presence, how to work effectively with hiring managers to improve the candidate experience, and how to use technology to support the candidate's journey from initial outreach, to application, to employee, and through to alumnus. this is an indispensable book for all recruitment professionals and hr practitioners who want to recruit the right people for their organization.

A practical, expert-reviewed guide to growing software engineering teams effectively, written by and for hiring managers, recruiters, interviewers, and candidates.

No matter how motivated and energetic you are-even if you're the greatest salesperson on the planet!-as a network marketer with limited time, there's only so much money you can make without great people to help you sell your products. recruiting is the life force of any network marketing, multi-level marketing, or party plan business; it lifts the ceiling off your income, the key that will allow you to keep checks rolling in above and beyond what you can do yourself. if you're ready to achieve real financial independence and live a life most people only dream about, recruiting must become your number-one priority. be a recruiting superstar takes the guesswork out of successful recruiting, letting you in on mary christensen's easy-to-master system for finding and training the right people to sell your product or services, and teaching them to do the same. you'll learn how to increase your income exponentially by: doing and saying the things that will turn prospects into partners overcoming objections with confidence attracting people who never considered network marketing asking the kind of questions that will have your hottest prospects identifying themselves to you! packed with powerful, can't-miss insider tips, this inspiring guide will give you the know-how and confidence to become the network marketing superstar earner you've always wanted to be!

No matter how motivated and energetic you are-even if you're the greatest salesperson on the planet!-as a network marketer with limited time, there's only so much money you can make without great people to help you sell your products. recruiting is the life force of any network marketing, multi-level marketing, or party plan business; it lifts the ceiling off your income, the key that will allow you to keep checks rolling in above and beyond what you can do yourself. if you're ready to achieve real financial independence and live a life most people only dream about, recruiting must become your number-one priority. be a recruiting superstar takes the guesswork out of successful recruiting, letting you in on mary christensen's easy-to-master system for finding and training the right people to sell your product or services, and teaching them to do the same. you'll learn how to increase your income exponentially by: doing and saying the things that will turn prospects into partners overcoming objections with confidence attracting people who never considered network marketing asking the kind of questions that will have your hottest prospects identifying themselves to you! packed with powerful, can't-miss insider tips, this inspiring guide will give you the know-how and confidence to become the network marketing superstar earner you've always wanted to be!

Fast track route to hiring the best and locking in top talent covers the key areas of recruitment and retention, from new techniques for expanding your search and finding candidates for hard-to-fill jobs to making the best hiring decision and retaining your high-performance talent pool examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful talent managers, including cigna, fujitsu limited, the u.s. armed services, general electric, hewlett packard, steelcase, and alliedsignal, and ideas from the smartest thinkers, including frederick herzberg, abraham maslow, richard boyatzis, martha r. a. fields, and peter d. weddle includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide.

Fast track route to hiring the best and locking in top talent covers the key areas of recruitment and retention, from new techniques for expanding your search and finding candidates for hard-to-fill jobs to making the best hiring decision and retaining your high-performance talent pool examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful talent managers, including cigna, fujitsu limited, the u.s. armed services, general electric, hewlett packard, steelcase, and alliedsignal, and ideas from the smartest thinkers, including frederick herzberg, abraham maslow, richard boyatzis, martha r. a. fields, and peter d. weddle includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide.

The field of talent acquisition is ripe for reinvention. in righteous recruiting: essays on reinventing talent acquisition for people, liz ryan – ceo of human workplace, a former fortune 500 hr senior vp and the world's most widely read career and hr advisor – lays out a practical, attainable vision for that reinvention. in essays on recruiting topics ranging from how to write a compelling job ad to how to deal with a client's unrealistic expectations or engage a passive candidate, ryan lays out a people-centric talent acquisition mindset and practices that any organization can adopt. making even small changes in candidate communication, process and above all, recruiting philosophy as outlined in righteous recruiting will let employers create the only sustainable competitive advantage there is – the ability to attract and retain amazing people.