Do the Skills Fit the Job
October 17, 2014
Is it ever a good idea to hire someone who can’t do the job yet? It could be! In a perfect world, your new hire…
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Selling Your Company to a Candidate in a Job Interview
- October 14, 2014
Recruitment is about selling – and as an employer, your product is your company. An interview is a two-way street. Not only are you assessing candidates, but they’re trying to get a good look at your organization and determine whether it’s where they want to continue their career. Your effective salesmanship depends on maximizing candidate [...]
Read MoreFresno, CA Staffing Agencies
- October 14, 2014
The best jobs near Fresno, CA are right here. Stefanie Schwartz built her career as a direct recruiter. Now, as PrideStaff Fresno’s Strategic-Partner, she and…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Counter Offer
- October 9, 2014
You’ve done it. After months of phone calls, networking events, resume submissions and interviews, you’ve finally received an exciting job offer. Congratulations! Giving your two…
Read MoreIs Making a Career Change Worth the Risk?
- October 8, 2014
Are you considering a career change – perhaps to a new occupation or industry, or even starting your own business? The risk involved is almost never black and white – and the decision you make will impact choices you encounter down the road, possibly for the rest of your professional life.It’s a big deal.It’s exciting. [...]
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How to Show You Will Bring Value to an Organization Immediately
- October 7, 2014
Beginning with your resume, the success of your job search relies on how well you demonstrate that you can add value to an organization. If your resume is a success, chances are you’ll land an interview – the next big step in impressing a prospective employer.Value via Your ResumeYour resume helps an employer to decide [...]
Read MoreKeeping Productivity up in the Fall
- October 7, 2014
As the days shorten and the inevitable march toward winter approaches (imminently, according to various drugstore Christmas displays), our minds unconsciously move toward a sort of hibernation approach as we mentally prepare for colder days. So how can you keep your employees motivated and productive in the fall as we move out of the beach [...]
Read MoreCharlotte North, NC Staffing Agencies
- October 6, 2014
The best jobs in Charlotte North, NC are right here. Owner/Strategic-Partner L.A. (Chip) Tomlinson has learned, through experience, how important it is to create a…
Read MorePreparing for a Panel Interview
- October 2, 2014
You were thrilled to be called in for an interview. And then you learned that it was going to be a panel format. To increase…
Read MoreWhen Hiring, Finding a Fit for Your Company Culture is just as Important as a Candidate’s Overall Knowledge
- September 30, 2014
Hiring candidates based solely on knowledge and experience is a recipe for high turnover andunnecessary recruitment expenses. Although an individual may possess the required expertise to do the job, their personality or work style may be in conflict with the existing organizational norms. Erika Anderson reports in Forbes that approximately 90 percent of hiring failures [...]
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