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Career Catfishing: Why New Hires Don’t Show Up on the First Day
“Congratulations, you’re hired! See you on Monday at 9 a.m.” Monday comes, but the new hire doesn’t. You call – no answer. You send an email – no reply. Unfortunately, candidate ghosting after accepting a job offer is a daily reality for many companies. The Olinio recruiting specialists know this

Essential Soft Skills in the AI-Powered Workplace
As artificial intelligence continues transforming the professional landscape, a surprising truth emerges: human skills have never been more valuable. The Olinio recruitment team recognises the importance of soft skills in the workplace for what it is: impossible to replicate by AI.

Why Traditional Hiring Practices Do Not Keep Up with the New Workforce
The candidates applying to your vacancies are no longer what you think them to be. Digital natives—professionals who have never known life without the internet—represent more than half of the global workforce. Within the next few years, this number will surge to 75%. However, the Olinio recruitment professionals know that

Stop Chasing Unicorns: Building Realistic Hiring Profiles That Work
We’ve all seen them—those job postings that read like a wish list to Santa. “Seeking a junior developer with 5+ years of experience in 12 programming languages, Nobel Prize preferred.” Sound familiar? If your recruitment strategy involves hunting for mythical creatures, it’s time for a reality check from the Olinio

The Authenticity Test: Spotting a Candidate’s Rehearsed Interview Answers
When it comes to best hiring practices, candidates are taking a leaf from the recruiters’ book: they come very well prepared. They’ve researched your company, practised their gestures, and memorised answers to common interview questions. However, the Olinio recruitment specialists warn that there’s a fine line between being prepared and

The Perfectionist Trap: Why Overqualified Candidates Often Fail
You browse through resumes, and something catches your eye. Here’s a candidate with an MBA from Harvard, 15 years of experience, and a resume that reads like a greatest hits album of corporate achievements. They’re applying for a mid-level position that typically requires 5-7 years of experience. Your first thought?