If My Candidate Is Underqualified, Should I Recruit Beyond Their Resume?

Recruit Beyond the Resume

A resume is what a candidate uses to express interest in a job opening. However, it doesn’t tell the whole story about who they are. Besides the fact that job seekers may not have all the requirements you’d like for a position, you cannot tell from a resume whether the person will fit with company… Read More »

Am I Considered a Job Jumper?

Three Types of Job Jumpers

Like many employees, you may frequently change jobs for a variety of reasons. However, many employers still view job jumping as an obstacle to hiring. Because they want longevity and a greater return on investment, many hiring managers would rather bring aboard candidates who remain in positions for at least two years. To combat this… Read More »

3 of the Best Ways to Utilize FREE Social Media Recruiting Tools

Social Media Recruiting Tools

Social media recruiting provides a variety of benefits. You can reach passive candidates, see talent and passion firsthand and gain candidate information without a resume. You also can find a great culture fit, filter out bad candidates and save money on advertising. Even better, many social media recruiting tools are free to use. Here are… Read More »

3 Building Blocks to a Solid Manufacturing Career

Build a Solid Manufacturing Career

The workforces at many manufacturing facilities are aging. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that approximately 10,000 baby boomers are retiring each day. This creates an abundance of openings in senior roles waiting to be filled by younger workers. If you want to be one of those employees moving up the corporate ladder,… Read More »

Corporate Culture, is yours good or bad?

Corporate Culture

Corporate Culture, is yours good or bad? Ever thought about your corporate culture? What does your company represent from employees and to the client? A company’s culture helps define who that company is, inside and out. The culture within a company is influenced by the core values, morals, and behavior set by owners, board of… Read More »

How Much Is Employee Turnover Really Costing Your Company?

Cost of Turnover

Employees are your company’s greatest assets. Their ability to innovate is what determines your long-term success. For this reason, you need to think critically about how to increase employee retention. Knowing how to measure the impact of employee turnover will help you take action to reduce it. Follow these guidelines to determine how much employee… Read More »

Performance Reviews – What is your business’s style?

Performance Reviews

Performance Reviews – What is your business’s style? What style of performance review should a business perform and when is a good time? When a business has multiple employees and they all have different hire dates, how well do you manage multiple reviews? Should you schedule them all within the same time frame, their anniversary… Read More »

Dress to Impress – What to Wear to an Interview 101

What to Wear to an Interview

How you dress for an interview says a lot about you. Because your image is your personal brand, you want to stand out and be memorable for the right reasons. Since the first impression determines how the hiring manager emotionally reacts to you, it can be the deciding factor between whether you’re offered a job… Read More »

5 Traits to Look for in Your Next Recruiter

Hiring a Staffing Recruiter

When hiring a staffing recruiter, there are specific traits to look for. Although every recruiter is different, the best ones have a number of characteristics in common. When hiring a staffing recruiter, focus on finding these five traits. 1. Relationships A top recruiter acts as a confidential sounding board, workforce/workplace expert and friend. A recruiter… Read More »