Hiring: Are We Making it too Difficult?
Finding the right candidate to fill an open position can be challenging, but it should not be difficult. Before deciding there are no qualified candidates, ask your team this question: Are we making it too difficult? With the abundant amount of talent in the marketplace, hiring managers should be asking this every time they can’t […]
References: What to look for when hiring
Checking references to make sure a candidate is a great fit for your company is indeed a skill. Not everyone is an expert at sourcing top talent, but there are some tactics hiring managers can apply when checking references. We can’t give you all our tricks, but we can provide you with these basics […]
10 Signs your Candidate’s a Keeper
When it comes to the interviewing, recruiters and hiring managers look for signs that indicate a candidate’s a keeper. Aside from the job requirements, a polished resume, a professional appearance and an upbeat attitude, there are many other signs that indicate your candidate is topnotch. Take a look at our list and tell us if […]
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 […]
4 Ways to Find a Job Without Searching
The statement “The best time to look for a job is when you already have one,” is undeniably true in this day and age. Since I’m a huge supporter of being prepared and ready for success, I thought I’d provide job seekers with four different ways—both new and old—that can help them find a great […]
Recruiting Referral Extremes: Money Talks!
The IT and Gaming industries are spending big bucks when it comes to recruiting the perfect employee. Within the last several months, we’ve seen a few innovative companies making jaw-dropping announcements to entice the right people to work for them. Finding the right candidate for any job can be a challenge, but some firms are […]
5 Myths about Recruiting & Staffing Agencies
Since our business spans over twenty years of recruiting quality candidates for employers, we’ve heard all sorts of misconceptions about employment/staffing agencies and recruiting. What’s fascinating is how these myths keep evolving. In the early stages of the industry, there were many assumptions around the staffing industry. Now, within the last ten years, we’ve noted […]
Recruiting: Be 100% Positive with your Attitude
Every year, the subject of candidates’ soft skills grows more and more essential for employers recruiting quality employees. Soft skills in general are “personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.” And in the workplace, these soft skills like attitude, effective communication and dependability are becoming equally if not more […]
LinkedIn’s (Another) Job Board
Last month, LinkedIn announced it will start “Aggregating U.S. Job Listings.” What does that mean? In short, it’s another job board. The program was set to start in early June, where LinkedIn will feature collected job postings from other job boards or career sites and will only be available for LinkedIn members. LinkedIn has named […]
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 […]
