Hot Books and Must-Reads for 2013/2014
With the Holidays upon us and the New Year fast approaching, many people seek a good book for either advice or inspiration. I wanted to highlight some great books for Job seekers to fill their bookshelves with and get you focused and ready for 2014. What Color is My Parachute? 2014 edition: A Practical […]
Recruiting in 2013: Our Year in Review
2013 passed by too quickly this year. Still, despite its swift departure, 2013 left us with many lessons learned in recruiting. I thought a good way to reflect this past year is to highlight some of the hot trends that we’re betting will continue to increase in the coming year. Online Reputation: Managing your brand […]
Gifts that Give Back this Holiday Season
Giving during the holiday season is something we’re passionate about. Holiday Cards and gift baskets are wonderful to receive and give but sometimes giving to those in need can be more rewarding. Are you looking to giving something a bit more meaningful this year? Try giving the holiday gift that gives back! From cards, to […]
Grateful this Thanksgiving: A Message of Thanks
With over twenty years in the recruiting, there are many things I am grateful for. Every year we grow as a business and I thought I’d spend just a few moments giving thanks to the folks that impact our business every year. • Our Clients: Without a doubt, we are extremely thankful for our clients. Without these, we’d […]
Recruiting 101: Basic Planning Tips for 2014
With the economy steadily improving these last few years, employers have seen an increase in their recruiting budget for 2014. How can employers make the most of their dollars and still be fiscally responsible? In a word…planning. Here are five basic recruiting tips that are essential to maximize your planning for the coming year. • Conduct […]
Temp-to-Perm Solutions: Finding the Right Employees
Looking to try before you buy or to save some money with recruiting? A temp-to-perm solution can offer employers the ability to find the right solution. Some employers use temp-to-perm recruiting due to budgetary constraints, others to test a potential candidate. Whatever your reasons, sometimes using a temp-to-perm solution can be your best course of […]
Tips to Find Applicants Fast
Many companies today encounter road blocks when hiring, especially towards the end of the year. With our vast experience, we decided to list a few key tips that can help hiring managers find the right applicant fast. • Consider a temp-to-perm solution: Having difficulty finding a permanent candidate? Try a temporary candidate. This gives your firm a chance […]
5 Resume Must-Haves
Last month we talked about creative resumes and the importance of differentiating your resume from your LinkedIn profile. In this post, we wanted to highlight five must-haves for creating a standout resume for today’s competitive job market. Let’s face it, job seekers must take their job searching skills to another level when finding a job. […]
Recruiting: Planning the final stretch for Q4
Time is ticking. With the end of year approaching, hiring managers have less than ninety days to reach their talent acquisition goals. Where are you with your hiring goals? We’ve worked with plenty of clients to know this final stretch can be challenging. But with careful planning the right knowhow, your goals can be completed […]
Résumé versus a LinkedIn Profile
One question I get from time to time from applicants is: How detailed should my LinkedIn profile be? Or Should my resume mirror my LinkedIn profile? Although a resume and LinkedIn profile to some people may seem similar, they are still very different modes of communication. LinkedIn is an online professional network that has grown […]
