Talent Acquisition

Topics include: attracting employees, company branding, effective job postings, acquiring job candidates, interviewing, hiring practices, onboarding, employee referral programs, talent sourcing, the engagement cycle, and more.

Featured Talent Acquisition Guides

An HR team uses AI in the hiring process.
How to Use AI in the Hiring Process
How do you use AI in the hiring process? These tips will help you automate your recruiting efforts and find the right fit for your organization.
How to Hire a Project Manager for Your IT Needs
Looking to hire a project manager for IT? Here's how to spot key skills, from technical knowledge to the ability to identify issues and manage responses.
A restaurant manager.
How to Hire a Restaurant Manager
Here’s how to hire a restaurant manager who will create a positive dining experience and increase your restaurant’s profitability.
A server works in a restaurant.
How to Hire a Server
Knowing how to hire a server can attract candidates that bring more to the table, including the customer service skills you need.
A chef meets with her staff in the kitchen.
How to Hire a Dishwasher
Knowing how to hire a dishwasher can increase retention, increase efficiency, and help keep your restaurant running smoothly.
A woman works in a warehouse.
How to Hire a Warehouse Worker
Learn how to hire a warehouse worker with the skills you need and get your search for a capable logistics professional moving.

All Talent Acquisition Guides

How to write a job description: reign in job requirements
Build a better job description, and better applicants will beat a path to your door. For the latest hiring resources, including expert recruiting insights and the latest hiring trends, go to Monster.com.
Creating a Small Business Blog: 5 Tips
Are you looking to create a small business blog but unsure where to start? These 5 tips will help you create and maintain a blog for your small business.
Should you hire overqualified candidates?
Overqualified candidates can bring great value to your organization, but they can also come with a price -- the cost of a quick turnover. However, there are ways to find the right overqualified candidate for your company. Learn more about this and other business retention and recruitment strategies at Monster.com.
Monster Social Media Resources

Use Monster’s Social Media Resources to stay on top of social media trends and talent management best practices.

Social Media Recruiting: Understand the Legal Guidelines

Social media is changing recruiting and hiring. Before you jump in, take some time to understand the legal parameters.

Seasonal Hiring Guide

Seasonal hiring needs can create havoc with recruitment. These resources will help your contingent hiring process.

5 Video Marketing Tips for Employers
Enhancing your recruiting efforts with a video marketing strategy is a great way to attract qualified candidates and hire the best.
Summer Hiring: How to Find the Right Seasonal Workers
When you need seasonal workers for your summer jobs, time isn't on your side. Get it done right -- and on time -- with these summer hiring best practices.

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Holistic Thinking: A Prescription for Health Care Recruiting

How can you recruit people who will add holistic value? Look for candidates who can relate to the overall organization.

How to Recruit for Salary vs. Hourly Workers
When you choose to hire salary vs. hourly workers you may need to adjust your strategy to find high quality candidates and increase retention.
Virtual Recruitment Strategies
A virtual recruitment strategy is smart business. Learn how to expand your talent base and create greater efficiencies in the process.
5 Expert Tips for Sourcing Candidates
Despite the convenience of online recruiting, sourcing candidates is still an art that requires a human touch, attention to detail, and effort.
How Much Does an Employee Cost?
Considering hiring? Factor all expenditures required to answer the question: How much does an employee cost?
How to write a job posting online
Want to know how to write a job posting for an online audience? You'll need to be sepcific, clear, up front and demanding. Learn more from Monster.com.
How to Tell a Candidate They Were Not Selected
Knowing how to tell a candidate they were not selected is an important part of the recruitment process and will help your employer brand.
IT recruiting tips for the non-techie recruiter
Hiring IT professionals is important for your business, but it can be hard if you don't have a tech background. Get help with IT recruiting at Monster.com.