So your organization has an opening for an important position within your organization. You posted that job opening on your company’s website, as well as on the big job boards and also on LinkedIn. That means you should have a flood of highly qualified candidates from which to choose, right? Probably not, and here’s why. [...]
The in-person interview is one of the most important stages of the hiring process. In fact, the argument could be made that it’s the most important stage of the process. That’s why it’s critical for job seekers and job candidates to stay as focused as possible during the entire process. If you don’t stay focused, [...]
It’s no secret that there is a lack of qualified job candidates in the employment marketplace right now, and this shortage is particularly severe in certain industries. First, it’s difficult to find the right candidates. Second, it’s difficult to engage these candidates and convince them to enter your organization’s hiring process. And third, and perhaps [...]
While summer is here, and this is definitely time to have some fun, it’s also a good time to reflect on your current employment situation and your career. And ironically or not, one of the things you should reflect upon is your current work-life balance. After all, it’s no secret that Americans work more than [...]
In a previous blog post, we discussed how a recruiter can protect your organization. However, did you know that a recruiter or search consultant can also save you both time and money? They can accomplish this due to the nature of what they do in attracting and recruiting top talent for their client’s most important [...]
People are often conflicted over whether they should leave their job. They feel loyalty to their current employer, but they want to explore other employment opportunities and grow their career. As a result, some professionals feel guilty about doing so. However, they should not feel this way, because the person they should feel the most [...]
When it comes to protecting your organization, you probably think about lawyers. You might even think about accountants. But have you thought about a recruiter or search consultant? If you haven’t, then you probably should. And the reason is simple: talent represents your organization’s single most important asset! Your organization’s ability to recruit, hire, and [...]
The middle of the year is a great time to take stock of where you are right now, both in your current employment situation and your career. Yes, the past year has been a challenging one. The main reason for this is the COVID-19 pandemic. However, multiple vaccines are available, and it appears as though [...]
Just as we’ve addressed reference checks from the point of view of job seekers and job candidates, we’ve done the same with what is known as “job hopping.” And just as we recently addressed reference checks from the employer side, we will now do the same with “job hopping.” This is typically defined as changing [...]
We’ve addressed the topic of reference checks before in this blog, but from the point of view of the job seeker or job candidate. But what about employers? What does your organization do when it comes to checking references? What is your philosophy and plan of attack? There are different schools of thought regarding reference [...]