Sarah Morris
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Sarah Morris

PresidentAppalachian Talent Acquisition - part of the Reed Group

​Experienced recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, and HR Partner who has taken the opportunity to work in and across industries, titles, roles and specialties building relationships and absorbing nuggets of seemingly unrelated skills and information to not only work outside the box, but create new boxes as needed.​

  • 15+ years Full Desk, High-Volume Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Experience

  • 15+ years Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management

  • 5 years Corporate Recruiting

  • 11 years Agency Recruiting, Sales & Business Development

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Pros and cons of universal basic income: solution to unemployment or too expensive?

Universal basic income (UBI) is a heavily contested topic of conversation. Could it be the answer to unemployment, economic instability, and poverty, or is it too expensive and likely to cause greater unemployment rates? Here we look at some of the pros and cons of UBI and its potential impact on the labour market.
Interview questions to ask candidates - and what their answers mean
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Interview questions to ask candidates - and what their answers mean

A good interview should be planned using a mix of different question types. They should always be adapted to the specific qualities you’d like a candidate to show relevant to a particular role. These questions should give you insight into their strengths, weaknesses and how well they will fit into the team. Here is a selection of the main types of questions to ask when interviewing.
Improve your hiring strategy with AI interview tools
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Improve your hiring strategy with AI interview tools

Have you integrated AI into your hiring approach? AI recruitment instruments offer benefits such as accelerating the hiring process, enhancing interview queries, and minimizing prejudice. In this article, we delve into how you can utilize AI to boost your recruitment strategy.
How to choose between candidates
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How to choose between candidates

Two excellent candidates - but only one vacancy? Find out the key factors to use in your decision to decide who you should hire
How to create a great recruitment strategy
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How to create a great recruitment strategy

Getting your recruitment strategy right is key to hitting your business goals. Here are some expert tips to help you set up your company for success – and the shortcuts to keep you ahead of your competition.
Key considerations when writing a person specification
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Key considerations when writing a person specification

The recruitment process can seem daunting. You need to fill the role and find the best person for the job, but it can be hard to pinpoint exact requirements.
How do recruitment agencies work?
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How do recruitment agencies work?

Recruitment agencies act as bridges between job seekers and employers, providing hiring solutions for both multiple and individual placements. In this article we look at how recruitment agencies operate and what you can expect when working with one.
Seven types of interview bias and how to avoid them
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Seven types of interview bias and how to avoid them

During the hiring process, interviewers need to be fair, objective, and unbiased if they want to secure the best person for the job. But the only way to do this is to understand the different types of biases that exist and introduce measures that actively remove them.
How to write a resume
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How to write a resume

In recruitment, we're always dealing with resumes – but how do you write a good one?
Top 9 essential second-round interview questions to ask candidates
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Top 9 essential second-round interview questions to ask candidates

The second interview is an important comparison task for you and your team – therefore, the questions you use need to give you some real insight into the person you may employ.
Interview presentation preparation tips
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Interview presentation preparation tips

The interview presentation is becoming more common in the hiring process. It gives employers a better overview of your general aptitude and provides you with an opportunity to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. But how should you prepare for an interview presentation? What should you include? What if it goes wrong?
Interviewer tips for conducting a perfect job interview
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Interviewer tips for conducting a perfect job interview

Our step-by-step guide to running a job interview will make the search for your next employee easier. It covers everything from what questions you should ask to the post-interview process, helping you hire the right person for the job.