As a confident would-be employee, you want to nail your job interview. But if you think all you need is a knockout resume, think again. Nowadays, companies take an extra step before the in-person interview: the phone interview. Here are five tips to help you stand out through a phone call. 1. Answer the Phone… Read more »
Searching for a job is stressful and time consuming. If you don’t have a plan, your search may take even longer. Follow these guidelines when securing your next position. Network Before applying for a job, find out the names of the hiring manager and other employees in the organization and contact them. If you’re unable… Read more »
When your company is short on qualified workers, it’s important you quickly fill open positions and remain productive. Your company has the option to work with a national brand in the staffing industry or with a local staffing agency that keeps everything right in your local community. Creating a relationship with a locally owned staffing… Read more »
As competition for top talent continues increasing, it’s important you know what to offer candidates so they want to work for your company. (Here’s a hint: one thing you can offer doesn’t cost you anything – it’s a quick and robust hiring process.) Here are three benefits you’ll want to include in job offers so… Read more »
Because most recruiters use LinkedIn when finding top candidates for their client companies, it’s important to keep your profile updated. Here are four areas of your LinkedIn profile to pay close attention to so you’re more likely to grab a recruiter’s attention. Quantitative Results Listing specific, measurable results helps you get noticed. For example, stating… Read more »
If you’re new to working with a staffing agency, you probably don’t know exactly what to expect. Follow these guidelines for potentially greater success when working with a staffing firm to secure your next position. Communicate Clearly It’s important you communicate clearly with the staffing agency without taking up an unreasonable amount of time. After… Read more »