Author: John Breininger

One of the toughest parts of recruiting is telling candidates they didn’t get the job. It’s never an easy conversation, but I’ve learned that how you

Throughout my career, I’ve seen interviews done in many different ways—some were structured and engaging, while others felt more like interrogations. What I’ve learned is

Screening and selecting candidates is one of the most critical stages in the hiring process—but it’s also where many companies fall into the trap of automation

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my career in recruitment and staffing is that communication can make or break the candidate experience. In fact,

When I think back on my years in the recruiting industry, one recurring challenge stands out: overly complicated job applications. I’ve seen countless companies miss

If there’s one stage of the hiring process where I’ve seen companies lose qualified candidates, it’s during the application process. Organizations that had long, complex applications filled with repetitive questions—and

In my next post, I’ll talk about Simplifying the Application Process: Removing Barriers to Entry. Stay tuned! One of the first lessons I learned in recruiting is

Over my years in the recruiting and staffing industry, I’ve learned that candidate experience isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s a business imperative. How you treat job seekers can make

When I reflect on my career in the recruiting and staffing industry, one thing has become increasingly clear: how you treat candidates matters—more than ever. In today’s

As resume fraud becomes more sophisticated, organizations must continually update and enhance their hiring processes to outpace evolving fraud tactics. Future-proofing your hiring process means