Think of the last resume that looked almost too perfect. Now imagine it was drafted by ChatGPT, polished by Grammarly, packed with keywords and buzzwords by an AI resume optimizer, and backed by fake references written by another language model. That’s not a sci-fi scenario, it’s what hiring teams are facing right now. The new age of generative AI has … Read More
The Real Cost of a Bad Hire: What It Means for Your Team in 2025
Think about the worst hire you’ve ever made. You saw the red flags but moved forward anyway. Maybe you were in a rush. Maybe they interviewed really well. Weeks later, morale dipped, your best people started venting, and suddenly you’re back at square one, with less time, more pressure, and a team that’s picking up the slack. Sound familiar? You’re … Read More
On-Demand Webinar: Why Your Interview Process Is Costing You the Right People
Why Your Interview Process Is Costing You the Right People Whether you’re hiring—or hoping to be hired—ineffective interview methods hurt everyone. Learn the tools and structure you need to uncover red flags, reduce bias, and make confident hiring decisions. What You’ll Learn: The most common interview missteps—and how they lead to the wrong hires How to structure interviews that reveal … Read More
Mining for Talent: Key Takeaways from Minexchange
The Minexchange 2025 conference in Denver offered a valuable forum to explore the changing landscape of the mining industry. A key theme was the growing difficulty of attracting and keeping skilled workers. With nearly 50% of experienced employees nearing retirement in the next five years and a 39% drop in mining engineering graduates in the U.S. since 2016, the picture … Read More
Introducing Scout AI Reports: A Smarter Way to Access Recruitment Insights
In today’s fast-paced recruitment landscape, data-driven decision-making is more important than ever. But let’s be honest—manual reporting is a hassle. Exporting data, wrangling spreadsheets, and building pivot tables take time away from what truly matters: making informed hiring decisions. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Scout AI Reports, a powerful AI-driven reporting solution that delivers tailored recruitment insights effortlessly. No … Read More
Revolutionize Hiring with Scout Talent’s Enhanced SMS Features
We’re thrilled to announce our latest SMS enhancements, designed to streamline communication and create a more engaging hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. Whether you’re seeking to improve consistency, automate workflows, or create a more personalized touch, these features are here to elevate your recruitment process. Free Enhancements: Automated SMS Notifications: Candidates receive instant SMS updates when their … Read More
January Release Notes 2025
Welcome to the January edition of our release notes! We’re excited to share the latest enhancements, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes that aim to make your experience with Scout Talent even better. Copy Email Button: Added a button to copy email addresses directly from the new application page, streamlining communication workflows. Smart Form SMS Alert: Receive an alert when attempting … Read More
Powerful job ad copywriting tips to attract the right candidates
First Impressions Count! Your job ad isn’t just a listing, it’s the first handshake with potential talent. Studies show you have less than a minute to make that impression count. So, how can you ensure your job ad grabs attention, converts the right candidates, and fills your vacancy fast? Let’s get straight to the point: generic, copy-paste job descriptions just … Read More
How to Effectively Target the Ever-Growing Passive Candidate Market
The recruitment landscape is evolving rapidly, with an increasing focus on passive candidates, individuals who are not actively job hunting but are open to the right opportunity. Understanding how to engage this talent pool can significantly enhance your recruitment success. In this blog, we’ll explore expert tips and tactics to help you tap into the passive candidate market using insights, … Read More
November Release Notes 2024
We’ve been hard at work over the past few months, listening to your feedback and enhancing the Scout Talent suite to make your recruitment processes even smoother. Here’s a roundup of the latest updates, covering everything from exciting new features and improved functionality to essential bug fixes. Enhanced Applications Page (Now in Beta) Our new Applications page, currently in beta, … Read More
