Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, society has been shifting towards globalization. For businesses, closing the gaps created by physical distance was always a priority, and emerging technology allowed them to do just that. Digital business tools were gaining traction because of the cost savings and … [Read more...] about The Rise of the Virtual Conference Room
When an interviewer asks about your skills and experience, it can be confusing exactly how to answer. Beyond making sure your professional presentation is air-tight, what exactly is your interviewer looking for? Surely, they're not looking for you to repeat the information listed on your resume. … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Hard Skills and Soft Skills
After your interview, most companies will perform a background check on their top candidates. This can include a criminal background screening, calling your references, and even screening an applicant’s social media profiles. When it’s down to you and a few other applicants, what an employer finds … [Read more...] about A Complete Guide to Letters of Recommendation
Throughout my career, I have used my fair share of staffing agencies to help connect me with job opportunities. From first-hand experience, I can tell you not all recruiters are the same. Just like jobs themselves, you need to do your research, ask questions, and vet recruiters to see if they are a … [Read more...] about Is My Recruiter a Good Fit for Me? Ask These 5 Questions
If you’ve spent any amount of time searching for a job, you know that job postings come in all shapes and sizes. You can learn a lot about a position and a business based on what an employer decides to put in (or leave out of) that space titled, “job requirements”. Even if a job description is … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Decoding Job Descriptions
No two businesses are the same. Your team, business culture, capabilities and services, and the experience provided to your customers all work together to make your business and its brand unique. To be successful, your business needs a staffing program that fits into the existing synergy of your … [Read more...] about What Is RPO Staffing and Is It Right for My Business?
In the US presently, it is estimated that at least 316 million Americans are under some type of shelter in place order, encouraging them to stay home. Additionally, it is estimated that up to 50 million jobs are at risk from the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19. In the wake of the pandemic, … [Read more...] about Social Distancing in the Workplace: Protecting Your Essential Employees
All the hard work, patience, and interviewing that you have put into your job search can make finally receiving a job offer an emotional one. For some of us, one of the emotions we feel upon securing a job offer is disappointment –not because the job isn’t what we were looking for, but because we … [Read more...] about 9 Tips to Negotiate Your Salary and Compensation Package
When it comes to assessing the character of an applicant, first impressions can only go so far. Just as typing, word processing, phone etiquette, and conflict resolution are teachable skills, so is interviewing. Unfortunately, a great interview performance from your candidate does not automatically … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Reference Check
