3 Ts for Interviewing Top Talent
Within the last couple of months, I received some random inquires asking; “How long should an interview take?” Many of these inquiries are from those who have reached out for a free consultation so after hearing that question more than a couple of times, I decided to post about it. Hopefully, employers and job seekers will […]
Hiring Outlook for Q4 2016
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics department released their monthly jobs reports stating steady findings. The number of unemployed persons remained unchanged at 7.8 million in August, and the unemployment rate was 4.9 percent for the third month in a row. Based on these reports of a stable economy, most of the country has positive […]
Job Skills Employers Want from Millennials
More and more employers are discussing the skills gap trend with Millennials and what to do about it. Last year researchers at Princeton-based Educational Testing Service (ETS) reported that “Millennials may be on track to be our most educated generation ever, but they consistently score below many of their international peers in literacy, numeracy, and […]
The Best Places to be Interviewed Insights
A recent study on candidate interviews revealed, “The Best Places to be Interviewed,” providing some great insight for employers on how creating a positive interview experience can attract better candidates. We’ve discussed many times in previous posts about the importance of creating a lasting, good impression. It starts with a simple concept: putting people first. […]
Tips on Recruiting the Competition
Finding the right person for a hard-to-fill position can be an ongoing, arduous challenge for companies. The reasons can vary from a poor job market to a high-in-demand position. Whatever the reason, it’s natural for a business to consider their competition’s talent. Before heading down that path, we recommend hiring managers considering these tips. Start […]
Employee Turnover Trends & Tips to Get them to Stay
In the first quarter of this year, LinkedIn surveyed over 26 thousand members worldwide to learn more about 2016 Global Talent Trends and How Candidates Want to be Recruited. One of the survey takeaways that we wanted to discuss was the trend of increased employee turnover. Yes, turnover is increasing but not to worry, we’ve […]
Social Media Impacting Today’s Recruiting
As a hiring manager, reviewing a candidate’s social profiles is inevitable. Depending on your recruiting process, hiring managers may search a candidate’s social profile before a phone interview, before a person-to-person interview, or even before there’s an offer. Social networks like Facebook have been around for over a decade and according to a recent survey, […]
6 Seriously Outdated Hiring Practices to Avoid
Sometimes an old habit can seem like an old friend. It can often fit within our comfort zone and prohibits us from improving ourselves and our business. Not all habits are bad, but when you need to recruit the right candidate, old hiring processes can hurt. And yes, even in 2015 there are still […]
3 Surefire Ways to lose a Top Candidate
Getting down to the wire and losing a top candidate happens more times than it should. As recruiters and hiring managers, we’ve all had that happen from time to time. And we understand how challenging it can be to go through the recruiting process only to be left empty handed in the end. To help […]
US Veteran Candidates: Where to Find Them!
Some of the most talented candidates in the market today are veterans. These band of professionals understand the fundamentals of teamwork, discipline, and accountability. Many of these traits and more when applied to a civilian world create exemplary employees. In fact, there are numerous employers looking to connect with veterans and vice versa. But where […]
