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May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
The True Cost of Recruiting — And How to Reduce It
Most companies dramatically underestimate the total cost of a hire. Here's how to calculate your real cost-per-hire and what to do about it.
Read articleHow to Improve Reply Rates to Recruiting Emails
cherrypickerNovember 4, 2025 · 4 min read
How to Improve Reply Rates to Recruiting Emails
Most candidates ignore generic recruiting emails. Here is how to write outreach that actually gets replies — with real examples and proven tactics.
Read articleHow To Spot A Fake Resume That Used AI Apply
cherrypickerOctober 20, 2025 · 7 min read
How To Spot A Fake Resume That Used AI Apply
AI Apply tools let candidates auto-submit polished resumes at scale — often with little real experience behind them. Here is how to spot them and protect your hiring funnel.
Read articleWhat Is a Recruitment Marketing Platform (And Why You Need One in 2025)
cherrypickerOctober 8, 2025 · 4 min read
What Is a Recruitment Marketing Platform (And Why You Need One in 2025)
Recruiting is no longer just about posting jobs and waiting. Here is why every company needs a recruitment marketing platform to attract and engage top talent proactively.
Read articleThe Ultimate Guide to Hiring Passive Candidates in 2025
cherrypickerSeptember 29, 2025 · 6 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Passive Candidates in 2025
The best candidates are not applying to your job posts. Here is a complete guide to identifying, reaching, and converting passive candidates into interested hires in 2025.
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September 17, 2025 · 5 min read
Outbound Recruiting As A Service vs Staffing Agencies: The Smarter Way to Hire in 2025
Staffing agencies charge 15–30% per hire and still leave you doing most of the work. Here is why outbound recruiting as a service is the smarter way to hire in 2025.
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December 28, 2023 · 5 min read
5 Tips - How to optimize your Linkedin profile to be found by the right people.
Five practical tips to optimize your LinkedIn profile so the right recruiters and opportunities find you — not spam messages for roles you would never take.
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December 28, 2023 · 2 min read
CJ Tufano on HR Technology and Recruiting Platform Innovation | Ivy Podcast
Cherrypicker Founder CJ Tufano joins Angela Alberty on the Ivy Podcast to discuss HR technology trends, recruiting platform innovation, and what the future of hiring looks like.
Read articleElite Recruiter Podcast Interview with Benjamin Mena and Cherrypicker Founder CJ Tufano
cherrypickerDecember 28, 2023 · 2 min read
Elite Recruiter Podcast Interview with Benjamin Mena and Cherrypicker Founder CJ Tufano
Cherrypicker Founder CJ Tufano joins Benjamin Mena on The Elite Recruiter Podcast to discuss the future of recruiting, HR tech, and what it takes to build a successful recruiting tech company.
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