Job Search Tips And Insights From A Talent Acquisition Director

Daily Updates on Career, Startups & Business 12 February 2019 Career [Job Search Tips And Insights From A Talent Acquisition Director]( forbes I like to consider job search tips from both angles (job seekers and employers) because doing so helps you have better outcomes with your career search. A recent study found that on average, talent acquisition professionals spend almost one-third of their work week sourcing candidates, and that’s just for one role. The same study showed that nearly 1 in 3 respondents spend more than 20 hours. [5 Reasons to Hire a Resume Writer When Starting Your Mid-Career Job Search]( rushprnews Since late 2017, the unemployment rate in the US has hovered around 4%. Pair that up steady projected economic growth and it’s great news for anyone looking at a mid-career job change. A poorly formatted or out of date resume can sink your prospects. Fortunately, there are [writers services]( that can help. [How employee referral programs are taking over modern recruitment]( IA With employee [referral programs]( organisations can find top job candidates through recommendations from their existing employees. When business owners think about recruitment one of the first things that comes to mind is the sheer expense of hiring a new employee. Recruitment cycles are notoriously expensive not just because of paying fees to recruiters but also the time it takes to bring candidates onboard. Startups [ShutdownIndia shows Modi’s much-hyped startup initiative is unravelling]( qz Over the past weekend, angry entrepreneurs and venture capitalists (VCs) trended #ShutdownIndia on Twitter. They were looking to show how far removed reality is from the promise of the prime minister’s highly publicised Startup India initiative aimed at boosting entrepreneurship in the country. [Indian startup founders are giving up ownership too early – and that's a bad idea]( businessinsider Indian startups aren't afraid of not finding funding anymore – but in return they might be giving up stakes in their own companies a lot sooner than they should. [What startup executives & investors said about the angel tax issue]( economictimes Uncertainty around angel tax has created quite a stir on Twitter. While early-stage companies have been complaining of harassment by tax authorities for months now, there has been no clarity around the issue so far. Business [IDFC to sell securities business to The Chatterjee Group]( vccircle New York-based investment firm The Chatterjee Group (TCG) has agreed to acquire the securities business of IDFC Ltd, outbidding a number of other suitors. [Amazon puts on hold plans to buy stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Group]( bs Global online marketplace giant Amazon has indefinitely put on hold its plans to buy stake in Kishore Biyani’s Future Group, it is learnt. According to sources in the know, Amazon is also reassessing the More retail chain stake buy, as it is at the moment unsure of India’s retail climate. [How To Use Fear As Fuel When Starting A Business]( forbes Would you be surprised to learn that a survey conducted by Wakefield Research, found that one-third of Americans are more afraid to start their own business than to jump out of a plane! The thought of starting a business can be daunting—especially if you are transitioning from a job where you have enjoyed a steady paycheck. Follow us on Don't want to receive Career related News and content? [Unsubscribe]( [⠀]