Recruitment Smarts #1161

January 21, 2025

A Note from the Editor

Recruiters, Talisman needs YOU!

Talisman are developing their Candidate Search function and they want your input to help shape it. They want to know what will make you say “This changes everything!” They already have some information but they are looking for more. They want to know about your:

1️⃣ Your dream search combo
2️⃣ Game-changing filters
3️⃣ How results should be grouped/sorted

Share your feedback with them on LinkedIn.

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