Interview small talk is critical. In fact, with nearly 60 percent of job interviews, hiring managers know whether they will hire you within the first 15 minutes of an interview. With that in mind, it’s worth knowing a few dos and don’ts for interview etiquette. DO stay with safe topics. Weather and traffic are great. Sports could be […]
An increased need for soft skills is something that you may have noticed in job descriptions and in conversations with staffing agencies. Employers love temps with soft skills because these skills are transferable. For example, whether you work in information technology or in excavating, being able to communicate well goes a long way. With that […]
It seems that everyone knows someone who enjoyed his job yet who was lured to another job after getting a phone call from a recruiter representing a second company. Perhaps in some of the scenarios you’ve heard about, the prospective job candidate stayed put yet loved the rush of pleasure from knowing he was valued. […]
Retained search can help a business find better candidates for both executive and midlevel positions because the search firm has the expertise, skills and time to devote to such searches. A retained search firm working with a business that is serious about finding good candidates puts forth significant, quality effort in finding job candidates who […]
If you are a Millennial, chances are that you brim with creativity and talent. Millennials live and breathe the latest in technology, but the constant contact they are used to may hurt them in other areas. Each generation has slightly different etiquette practices, and here are some common courtesies to help Millennials succeed in any interview, no […]
Work-life balance is an essential factor for potential employees, and many companies have established policies that promote this balance. They also use such programs as valuable recruiting tools. In the 1970s, the work-life balance movement started to gain momentum as a result of more women entering the workplace. However, it now has spread to all […]
When you have a new temporary employee, you want them to be able to jump right in and get to work.There is always a learning curve that you have to deal with, however. Here are a few tips to help you ensure that your temporary employee hits the ground running and gets up to speed […]