It’s summertime and your employees are getting restless. It isn’t unusual to have that drop in production between Memorial Day and Labor Day as people are thinking about the beach rather than their jobs. Consider these ways to make some subtle changes in your office environment to re-engage employees and make them happier this summer…. Read more »
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Hiring managers want to know some very specific things about you. They may each ask the questions in different ways but it is helpful to know the general categories of interview questions so you can better prepare yourself. Here are six things that hiring managers want to know about you. Tell me about yourself. This… Read more »
A well written job description is as important to the hiring process as anything the candidate can present when they are in your office. Candidates who understand exactly what you are looking for are able to prepare well for an interview. They are also able to share their own excitement for a job they really… Read more »
The old ways of creating a resume are long over. Companies aren’t looking for a laundry list of your skills. They don’t want to see your high school attendance record. In order to stand out from the crowd in a 21st century job search you need to have a 21st century resume. Here are 6… Read more »
Finding great talent is only part of the hiring equation. You also have to make sure each new candidate is engaged with the opportunity. You want your next interviewee to sit across the desk from you and tell you why they are interested in working for your company. How do you achieve this? Here are… Read more »
An interview can be a terrifying prospect, especially if you haven’t done one in a while. However, there are ways you can prepare for your meeting and build confidence. Here are five tips to make you feel more self-assured for your next interview. Research the company and position. Before ever walking into the company’s lobby,… Read more »
Many businesses, small and large, want to understand the benefits of working with a staffing company. Not only can a company provide temporary staff for various projects, but they can also help develop a talent pipeline. Partnering with a local agency is a great way to gain access to top talent. Consider these five reasons… Read more »
Recruiters and hiring managers spend only seconds skimming a resume before deciding how to proceed. They may choose to read further, or they may eliminate the candidate immediately. It is the responsibility of each job seeker to create a resume that will attract their attention and make them want to pick up the phone. An… Read more »
1)Make sure your resume has CORRECT phone number! 2)Don’t apply for jobs you are not qualified for! 3)Don’t call a staffing agency and tell them you can do “anything” 4)Dress appropriately for an interview!! No jeans!! First impressions and all! 5)Dont type “see resume” under work history 6)Don’t put computer programs on your resume you… Read more »
It has long been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but new research has found a picture may also be worth a job. A new study found that job candidates with pictures on their LinkedIn profiles were viewed more favorably than candidates without pictures. People would rather hire the candidates with pictures,… Read more »
