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How to WOW a Hiring Manager in 6 Seconds or Less
When you apply to a job, it’s not uncommon to see a posting where hundreds of applicants have applied—hundreds of applicants that need to be manually reviewed by a recruiter or hiring manager. It’s quite a daunting task. It’s no wonder why the average time spent...
3 Ways Hiring Leaders Can Tweak Their Hiring Process to Meet the Needs of Today’s Job Seekers
It’s hard out there in the hiring world. Job seekers are having a hard time finding a job that checks all their boxes. Hiring leaders are having a hard time keeping candidates engaged throughout their pipeline. With so many variables affecting today’s hiring market,...
Made a Mistake in an Interview? Here’s How to Recover
Interviews can be extremely stressful. It’s hard to know how to prepare; it’s even harder to know what to say and do. It’s no wonder why so many job seekers feel like they’ve tanked a job interview over a simple mistake. As a recruiter, I can tell you mistakes are...
Asking for Job Flexibility: Get Your Boss to Say Yes with These 5 Easy Steps
So, you want more flexibility at work but you’re avoiding the topic with your boss because you’re afraid they’ll say no. Or maybe you’re not afraid, you know they’ll say no, so why even waste your time? Well, I have news for you: sometimes hearing "yes" is more of how...
Recruiting 101: (Re)Learning the Basics of Effective Recruiting (and Why Everyone Needs to Do It)
The pandemic, changing job seeker needs, economic trends, and general uncertainty about the future makes recruiting in 2021 a challenge. While challenging, it’s not impossible. Sometimes the best leaders get so caught up in chasing the latest trends, that they lose...
Stop Calling it a Skills Shortage. It’s a Talent Reassessment!
By now, the term “talent shortage” has become a battle cry. When those dreaded words drop, people take up (metaphorical) arms, ready to defend their stance until these economic tides have turned. As I scroll through my feed, I see rhetorical bullets whiz past my eyes:...
Why You’re Dead Wrong About Staffing Agency Recruiters: 5 Myths Busted!
In the employment world, staffing agencies and their recruiters get a bad rap. Partially due to media portrayal and resume farms masquerading as staffing firms, real recruiters who can help you hire and find a job faster get cast aside without second thought. For...
Job Flexibility: Are You as Flexible as You Think?
If we’ve learned anything living through a pandemic it’s how important adaptability and flexibility are, but being flexible is always easier said than done. Hey, humans are creatures of habit. Fortunately (or unfortunately), the pandemic taught us many lessons the...
The Pros and Cons of Video Interviewing
The pandemic has changed many things about the employment world. For many hiring leaders and job seekers, navigating these new waters can be tricky. With so much up in the air, it’s hard to know what the next week holds for your operations, new roles, interviewing,...
The Pros and Cons of a Hybrid Work Model
Many companies have made or are making changes to their work environment and what returning to the office might look like. While some companies are opting to keep their employees 100% remote, other businesses have and will remain in office as normal. But beyond these...
Ask A Recruiter: Should I Apply for a Job If I Don’t Meet all the Requirements?
I’m sure you’ve seen the job descriptions that look like they’re seeking professionals who can do everything and then some. It’s widely known that writing a job description in this way can be intimidating and turn off a lot of job seekers. What’s less known is that it...
Need Help in the Workplace? These 4 Tips Will Help You Start a Conversation With Your Supervisor
Speaking up in the workplace can be hard. It is natural to feel nervous when expressing your opinion, sharing your ideas, or requesting support from management. It can be intimidating to ask your supervisor for help. You don’t want to send the message that you are in...