Are you planning to join the “Jólabókaflóð” this holiday season?
Here are some thoughtful gift ideas for your Talent Acquisition friends!
I’ve always been captivated by Iceland’s Christmas Eve tradition, Jólabókaflóð, or “Christmas Book Flood.” This tradition centers around exchanging new books and savouring the joy of reading them together.
As 2024 comes to a close, let’s reflect on the year’s outstanding contributions to talent acquisition literature.
Here’s a curated list of recruitment bestsellers that made waves this year:
1. Advanced LinkedIn Search Techniques for Recruiters: Uncover Hidden Talent with Expert Boolean Strategies
By Irina Shamaeva & David Galley
This guide dives deep into advanced LinkedIn search techniques, tested hypotheses, and insider tips you won’t find in LinkedIn’s support articles. A must-read for TA nerds!
2. Reboot Hiring: The Key to Managers and Leaders Saving Time, Money, and Hassle When Recruiting
Katrina delivers yet another practical masterpiece, this time targeting managers and leaders. Her book emphasizes the importance of human connection over automation, with actionable strategies to streamline recruitment processes and enhance collaboration between hiring managers and recruiters. If you follow her newsletter, you’ll agree – recruitment isn’t broken; it just needs a reboot!
3. The Talent Fix Volume 2: A Leader’s Guide to Recruiting Great Talent
By Tim Sackett
Building on his first volume, Tim equips leaders with cutting-edge insights and tools to create effective recruitment systems that align with organizational goals. This sequel is a TA shelf essential for modern-day talent strategists.
4. The Corporate Recruiter’s Playbook: Strategies for Hiring Top Talent
Carmen’s playbook offers practical strategies tailored for corporate recruiters. From process optimization to employer branding, it’s a toolkit designed to attract top-tier candidates. A perfect read for those new to corporate recruitment, featuring templates and actionable checkpoints to hit the ground running.
5. Talent Titans: A Guide to Sourcing Your Next Top Hire
By Sandra Feldmann & Benjamin Kärki
Though technically published in late 2023, this book deserves a spot on the list. It’s a hands-on guide to modern sourcing techniques, tools, and strategies, helping recruiters stay ahead in a competitive talent landscape.
Happy reading! 📚✨
