When it comes to conducting a successful job search, scouring job boards and company websites for open roles is only part of the equation. Taking a proactive approach and reaching out to companies you’d love to work for, even if they aren’t currently hiring, can open doors to exciting opportunities. In this blog post, we will explore how you can
While hiring freezes are often initiated to provide economic relief, they can pose significant challenges for human resource (HR) leaders, talent acquisition professionals, and department managers. Current and potential employees are often left feeling uncertain about how a hiring freeze will impact their future with the company. However, employers can take several measures to prevent employee panic and preserve candidate
Interviews can be doggone nerve wracking–and those nerves can make us appear unfriendly, anxious, or insecure. Anything from a small distraction (squirrel) to a surprise attendee (mailman) has the potential to throw us off course entirely. That’s okay! Some of life’s biggest gifts are the opportunities we’re given to learn, heal, and grow. So, we’ve prepared a few helpful tips
Summary This particular organization is a leading apparel manufacturing company and has been our client for over six years. In fact, we helped them place their first CIO they ever needed in 2017 and we’ve placed 46 professionals with them to date including their head of digital marketing, HR, customer service, several IT roles, and many others. Most recently, the CEO reached out
Employees (40+) are legally protected against acts of discrimination based on age. However, in addition to how we act, ageism is also caused by stereotypes (our thoughts) and prejudices (our feelings) towards others. Combating ageism in the workplace isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve prepared four key strategies to help prevent ageism and strengthen your team! 1. Identify Signs of Workplace
While employment gaps on a resume are acceptable, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. In fact, according to the Wall Street Journal, “Your resume has [about] six seconds to make an impression before it is sent to the don’t-even-bother pile.” Here are three ways to explain employment gaps on a resume throughout your interview process!
High employee turnover can be a huge drain on productivity, morale, and company resources. In fact, an employee’s departure can cost up to one-third of that employee’s annual earnings. The costs can add up quickly and the only way to break the cycle is to develop an understanding of the root cause. Here are three of the most common reasons
Is it time to chase a different dream? If you’ve decided to pursue a new career path, it can be challenging to stand out as a candidate. However, there are a few key elements of your resume that can be optimized to help your application shine. That’s why we’ve prepared this short guide on how to write a resume for
Evaluating whether a candidate is qualified for a position can take weeks or months. In fact, the average hiring process takes around 43 days and involves conducting multiple rounds of interviews. Yet, according to the PwC Future of Recruiting Survey, “Sixty percent of candidates said the hiring process should take less than a month from the time they submit an
In most cases, two weeks’ notice fulfills expectations and leaves relationships in good standing. However, sometimes two weeks is not long enough and there are exceptions that your new employer will understand. Here are a few examples: Your Contract Requires a Longer Notice Period Before you’ve decided to apply for new positions, revisit the contract you signed when you first
