Hot Job Locations for 2015
In June of this year, IHS Global Insight prepared a U.S. Metro Economies/GMP and Employment 2013-2015 report for The United States Conference of Mayors, The Council on Metro Economies and the New American City (See report and complete findings here). One of the many aspects of that report which we found intriguing was the table featuring […]
Understanding Millennials and How to Target Them
As a society, we tend to label the generations, such as the Baby Boomer generation who are often characterized by their nonconformist style and massive numbers or the Generation Xer’s who are sometimes labeled the forgotten generation. And then there is the sought-after Millennials which are described as tech-savvy and innovative generation. Despite the variety […]
The Most Underrated Job Hunt Tool: Your Professional Network
With the holidays in full swing, sometimes job seekers can get a holiday hangover when applying for jobs. Sending out resumes to random job postings can be cumbersome, monotonous and often resulting in nothing. For those who are tired of blasting their resumes into the online employment abyss to countless unknown names and contacts, I […]
Giving Thanks in 2014
With Thanksgiving nearly here, Corporate Resources of Illinois has much to be thankful for in 2014. This year alone, we’ve serviced countless employers, helping them source incredible talent. In the same sense, we’ve helped hundreds of job seekers find employment. And yet our gratefulness doesn’t end there. We were also nominated for the Better Business […]
Land a Job in the First Interview?
Can you land a job in the first interview? Is it possible? Yes, but before a job seeker lands their ideal job, they need to consider several aspects during the hiring process. Before you begin, put yourself in the hiring manager’s shoes. Re-read the job description and then carefully take into account the following considerations: […]
2015 Recruitment Planning
As employers work on finalizing their recruiting plans for 2015, there are many factors impacting their decision making, including the unique job market we have today. In fact, Forbes posted an interesting article called, 10 Workplace Trends For 2015, which references some definite parallels with recruiting such as Generation Z interns, Millennial candidates and mobile recruiting. There is much to […]
Whoa There Job Seeker. Better Check Your Resume.
When was the last time you really scrutinized your resume? I mean objectively reviewed it based on the job you’re seeking? This may be stating the obvious, but a job seeker’s resume is the single most important document when job hunting. It’s you on a piece of paper, and it’s typically the first introduction an […]
Temporary Hires: ‘Tis the Season
With the last quarter of the year in full swing and the holidays a glimpse away, there is no better time to consider adding temporary employees to your team. In fact, in today’s work environment, most of the forward-thinking employers already have a hiring strategy that includes temporary employees. Temporary employees offer companies several advantages, […]
Recruiting: Protecting Your Investment
In today’s HR environment, employers are taking significant measures to protect their investment. This includes evaluating and refining HR practices, equipment, staff and external partnerships like employment agencies or recruiters. The majority of employers know the costs of hiring the wrong person can be exponential, but what about the costs of partnering with the wrong […]
Personality Tests & Corporate Culture
How important are personality tests in determining if a candidate can fit into a company’s corporate culture? Many companies, including Fortune level ones, have integrated these tests into their hiring process, but I’m curious what you think. Recently, I had lunch with a colleague of mine who has worked for a Fortune-200 company for the […]
