There are lots of strategies you can use to attract top talent. But if you neglect to write a strategically worded job description, all your efforts will be wasted. The most appealing candidates want to know that your offer is the best offer out there. If the language of your job description does not explain… Read more »
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Your resume is your first introduction to a potential new employer. Unfortunately, you only have a limited amount of space to condense a large amount of information into a statement that makes an impact. That’s why it’s so important to use keywords carefully. Here are five that you should use and five you shouldn’t to… Read more »
Recruiters don’t get the respect they deserve. When you have to sift through a stack of 200 resumes, interview 25 people, select the smartest, hardest-working and most friendly candidate in the bunch and do all of this under a deadline and within a budget, you have a heavy responsibility on your shoulders. Given the pressure… Read more »
If you are looking for a job, you don’t have to navigate the process alone. In fact, you can expedite your job search by enlisting the services of a recruiter. Learn about the benefits of working with a job-placement professional, and decide if personalized assistance might be the shot in the arm your job search… Read more »
Office politics may seem like a minor concern, but under the right conditions, they can negatively affect your day-to-day operations in a major way. As a manager, it is your responsibility to keep your team organized, on task, and cooperative, which is why you need to be proactive about the creeping effects of office politics…. Read more »
In the hyper-competitive job market of the present, no candidate can afford not to make a serious effort at networking. Opportunities come from unexpected places, and the impression you make while networking could be what gives you the advantage over other candidates. Even if you are shy, gainfully employed, or convinced that the benefits of… Read more »
Most of the information on effective interviewing practices is directed toward the job seeker. But the simple fact is that the top talent is often weighing multiple offers, and when a candidate has that many choices, it’s up to the recruiter to put their best face forward in the interview room. Follow these tips to… Read more »
As a job seeker, you dream of potential employers fighting to secure your services, offering you an increasingly higher salary and more generous perks in their clamor to get you on their side. But the reality is that this kind of bidding war is rare, and if you do receive a counteroffer, it might not… Read more »
There are lots of criteria you can use to evaluate a staffing agency – size, cost, reputation, specialization. But the one that many companies fail to consider may also be the most important – experience. Here’s why: Experienced Staffing Agencies Have Deeper and More Varied Connections Ultimately, you are turning to a staffing agency because… Read more »