It’s the season for goblins and ghouls, but you don’t want to scare off potential employees this Halloween. Did you know that some of the things you’re doing in your hiring process actually cause candidates to avoid applying or completing the process? What are you guilty of doing in your practices that might be keeping… Read more »
When the job market is volatile, many qualified candidates are experiencing job gaps that might be difficult to explain. Through no fault of your own, you may have been laid off or a company could have closed out from under you. Until very recently, new jobs were harder to find and having a gap made… Read more »
What is a passive job seeker? They are individuals not currently looking for a job but who might consider an offer if the right opportunity presented itself. That means you have to do a little extra work sourcing them and connecting to them. Once you have made contact, you also need to provide the reasons… Read more »
Are you looking for a customer service job? If so, do you have all the right qualities employers are looking for in customer service professionals? There is an amount of customer service in every job, but it takes someone with the right mindset to truly excel in these dedicated positions. So how can you demonstrate… Read more »
Recruiting is both an art and a science and its processes are continually evolving. It wasn’t long ago that recruiters and hiring managers didn’t use the internet at all to find top local candidates. Today, there are so many online resources it’s hard to keep them all straight. You probably know that LinkedIn is considered… Read more »
Have you ever wondered how to nail an interview and be sure to get that offer? Interviews can start to feel like a Sisyphean task after a while. You push the same boulder up the same hill over and over again by answering identical questions for all the potential employers. It doesn’t have to be… Read more »
We are in the final push for the summer. With the Labor Day holiday right around the corner and the kids back at school, now’s the time to motivate your employees to be more productive as we head into the fall and winter. If more money isn’t on the table, how can you keep your… Read more »
Are you in the market for a clerical position? If so, you’re probably sending out your resume and preparing for interviews. While you’re comfortable with the resume you have, do you know what to expect during a clerical interview? What kinds of questions will employers ask and what should you bring to the table to… Read more »
You may think of the words “boss” and “leader” as interchangeable. But there are differences, and they can be vast. If you want to be a better leader and not just the boss, some common characteristics stand out. What makes someone a real leader? Here are a few traits of strong leaders and how you… Read more »
If you’re a morning person, you probably already have a pretty good wake-up schedule. You rise to greet the day, enjoy your favorite warm beverage, and get working. But not everyone is a morning person, and some of us need a little extra boost to start our morning off right. If you’re looking for new… Read more »
