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You know that your target position is perfect for you, and vice versa. You have all (or most) of the qualifications and credentials listed in the post, and this organizational culture seems like a perfect match for your personality. But how can you prove to your potential employers that this relationship is guaranteed win for… Read more »
Here at Expert, we often receive questions and comments from small businesses and hiring managers who have never engaged the services of a professional staffing agency. Many of the comments we hear sound something like this: “I’m not sure why I need a staffing agency. I have five employees right now. I’m about to expand,… Read more »
If you already have a formal mentoring program in place, then you’re probably familiar with the benefits that come from pairing inexperienced employees with more-seasoned counterparts. These partnerships can help both parties thrive, and too often, pairings of this kind just don’t happen on their own. Employees tend to gravitate toward their peer groups, and… Read more »
By the time you’ve narrowed your candidate pool to a final round of contenders, you may find yourself facing a curious dilemma. Some of your front runners may hold all of the technical skills required by the position and some may still need a few weeks or months of training. Some of your candidates may… Read more »
You worked hard, you did everything right, you researched the company, you drafted and edited the perfect resume, you practiced and polished your interview techniques, and in the end you were rewarded with…nothing. You didn’t get the job. Despite your best effort and preparation, you were turned away in favor of another candidate, and you’d… Read more »
Employers in tech fields are facing a shortage of top candidates, and if you’re sitting on the employer side of the table, this means you’ll have to sharpen your game in order to compete for the attention of the most qualified applicants. Keep these tips in mind as you move forward. 1. Go to the source…. Read more »
A few years ago, at the height of the economic slowdown, the hiring balance tipped wildly in favor of employers. Job seekers flooded the marketplace, candidate competition increased, employee negotiating leverage dropped, and hiring managers held most of the cards. When this happened, some managers pressed their advantage to an extreme. Believing the salad days… Read more »
Your newly hired employees may not tell you this directly (in fact, they’ll probably do everything they can to hide it), but the first week in a new job can inspire high levels of anxiety. And the first impressions your employees receive during this busy week, both positive and negative, can last for years. If… Read more »
At some point during your job interview, you’re likely to hear any of the following questions: “Have you done this kind of work before?” “Can you tell me about your experience in this industry?” “I noticed you have a position listed in your resume that doesn’t exactly align with what we do here. Can you… Read more »
It’s often said that selecting a candidate from a pool of applicants is a process similar to buying a house. Managers start by narrowing the contenders down and removing all of those who don’t meet the basic requirements or who submit resumes with too many obvious red flags. When the pool has been reduced to… Read more »
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