Enlisting the support of a staffing agency can help you handle the demands of a busy season or a surge in orders without taking on permanent employees. But the benefits of a staffing partnership don’t end there. A great staffing agency can also help you attract and recruit the highest levels of talent for all… Read more »
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As you sift through resumes and schedule interviews in search of your ideal candidate, you’ll obviously be looking for someone who can handle the specific challenges of the job. You’ll need an applicant who holds the technical training and skill proficiencies that this position will require on a daily basis. But these proficiencies alone won’t… Read more »
At first blush, an overqualified candidate may seem like a dream come true. This candidate doesn’t just have “it”…she has everything. You need a bachelor’s degree; she has a masters plus a professional certification. You need three years of experience; she has ten. You need great customer service skills; she’s the three-time winner of her… Read more »
Your interviewee seems to have it all. She’s smart, friendly, and composed, and as the conversation moves forward, her real story adds dimension and veracity to the impressive accomplishments listed in her resume. She’s fantastic. But…maybe a little TOO fantastic. On the surface, overqualified candidates seem like a steal. They offer all the traits you’re… Read more »
As you launch your selection and interview process in search of a new recruit, you’ll want to keep an eye out for red flags and keep the gate firmly closed to anyone who can’t meet your exacting and specific standards. But while you’re barring the door to all but the most highly qualified, keep in… Read more »
Once you’ve encouraged smart and talented employees to apply for work with your company, your job isn’t over; you still need to get them to accept your offer. And once they accept your offer, don’t put your feet up just yet; you still need to work hard all day, every day, to create meaningful incentives… Read more »
At some point during your candidate interviews, you’ll need to place skill sets to the side and shift your focus to the applicant’s cultural adaptability. Studies show that cultural alignment can serve as a strong indicator of future success, even among candidates who lack specific skill sets or training. Job related skills can be taught,… Read more »
What new challenges and opportunities will 2015 bring to the staffing and hiring arena? What obstacles will hiring managers face as the economic slowdown fades into the rearview mirror and the labor market tightens? Unemployment is dropping, higher education is in a state of flux, and manufacturing facilities are returning to domestic shores after decades… Read more »
If you’ve held a leadership hiring positon at any point during the past ten years, you’ve heard plenty of buzz about the link between social media and workplace branding. When Facebook and Twitter first appeared on the scene in 2005 and 2006, they were both touted as brilliant marketing tools. If young eyes all over… Read more »
When you first crossed the line from employee to manager, your promotion placed you in charge of a small group of entry-level worker bees. The younger members of your team were 22 and the oldest clocked in at about 27. Management presented a few challenges, but you overcame them, worked hard, did your best, and… Read more »