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

Job seeker, laying on her couch staring at her phone, wondering what led to job ghosting.
Why Job Ghosting Candidates is Bad for Business
Don’t let your hiring process become a ghost story: Job ghosting applicants may be on the rise, but it’s bad for business and your brand, and easy to avoid.
Office-full of workers, greeting a newly recruited member of the team.
How to Find and Recruit Passive Candidates
The best person for the job might not have applied yet. Here’s how to attract passive candidates so you can build the strongest team.
gig economy worker leaning over desk with colour swatches and laptop
How to Find and Hire Gig Economy Workers
Discover how to find and hire gig economy workers to keep your workforce flexible, save on hiring costs, and tap into specialized talent.
A man shaking another person's hand while attending a happy hour, just one type of creative recruitment strategy that works.
7 Creative Recruitment Strategies That Work
These creative recruitment strategies will help you stand out from the competition and attract the talent you need to be successful.
Summer worker smiling at camera on patio
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.
Recruiters sitting down together and discussing job search keywords for their new job listing.
How to Use Job Description Keywords
Here's how to use job description keywords to attract top talent to your company.

All Talent Acquisition Guides

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.
Hire Better Employees With Values-Based Interview Questions
Use values-based interview questions to find employees who will increase employee morale and engagement, making your team more successful.
Questions to Ask During Job Offer Negotiation Talks
Once you get close to the job offer, you'll want to ask certain questions to gauge a candidate's actual interest in the job. Learn about questions to ask during job offer negotiation talks, and more, at Monster.com.
Recruiting College Graduates: Hire for Attitude and Train for Skills

Are you overlooking talented college grads? Author Don Asher advocates that you look to hire for ability rather than skills.

The 27 Best Interview Questions to Ask Candidates
When you're ready to start interviewing job candidates, there are certain key questions that you can use to sort through the applicants and find your next star performer.
Stay on top of the game with recruiting technology
The recruiting landscape is evolving quickly. Recruiting technology can help you stay a step ahead of the pack. Learn more at Monster.com.

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New hire orientation advice for recent grads
Employers and hiring managers can do a lot to help recent grads succeed at work. Get started with new hire orientation advice from Monster.com.
Fine-Tune Your Employee Selection Process
These tips will help you better gauge a candidate based on their cover letter and resume as you begin the employee selection process.
How to Hire Salespeople Who are Top Producers
When you hire salespeople, it's important to avoid hiring just anybody in a pinch. Learn how to put together a smart strategy to find the top performers.
How to Find Qualified Candidates in a Sea of Applicants
Do you need to find qualified candidates quickly? Here are a few tips to help you sort through your applications and land your next hire.
No Better Time than Now to Improve Job Posting Results

Assess your job posting skills to attract the best pool of job seekers for your position. These tips can help.

Social Media: Recruiting and Hiring

Monster’s Guide to Social Media and Work helps you explore key issues about managing social media and your employees.

5 Healthcare Recruiting Tips for Success
These 5 tips are a remedy for your healthcare recruiting challenges and can help you attract qualified applicants while improving your employer brand.
How to Recruit Medical Staff
Whether you operate a doctor office or a dental office, learning how to recruit medical staff is key to running a successful practice.