Jobvite Survey: Communication Key to a Good Candidate Experience
There’s nothing worse than a job candidate who “ghosts” an interview, right? How about a company whose applications go into limbo, one that ignores candidates after an initial screen – or even after multiple interviews? According to the 2021 Jobvite Job Seeker Nation Report, many companies are guilty of ghosting their applicants. In fact, 48% […]
Why Fall 2021 is a Great Time to Find a New Job
Eighteen months into the pandemic, our lives are finally beginning to seem a little more settled. Employers are looking toward the future and have begun expanding their workforce. There are four main reasons that Fall 2021 is a great time to look for work. Employers are desperate for workers Employment rates are up Pay rates […]
Tips on Finding Jobs Using Social Media
These days, everything and everyone is online – including the people in charge of finding and hiring quality staff. According to Jobvite’s 2020 recruiter survey, the social media channels most used for recruiting are LinkedIn (72%) and Facebook (60%). So, it makes sense to leverage social media in your job search. What is LinkedIn? LinkedIn, […]
Leadership Tips That Can Help Reduce Unnecessary Turnover
Employee turnover is one of the biggest challenges many companies face. It costs money to hire and train a new employee. Constant turnover can damage team cohesion. And open positions can leave your current team members feeling exhausted and overwhelmed as they try to cover the workload. You can’t end employee turnover altogether. However, following […]
5 Questions You Should Be Asking in an Interview
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. You may feel like you’re being judged, and direct all your attention toward the impression you’re making. You might even freeze up and have trouble thinking of anything to say. But a job interview is a back and forth. You need to gather enough information to determine whether the position […]
Enjoying Your Position and Want to Extend Your Contract?!
Contract or temp work can be a great way to gain experience, make connections, and shape your future career. But what happens when you land in a temporary position that you would like to keep long term? In many cases, it’s possible to turn a temp job into a permanent one. Here’s how to go […]