Proofread, Proofread, Proofread!
November 20, 2014
A typical job posting will receive an average of over 200 resumes. Now imagine being a hiring executive and having to sift through all of…
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Posts tagged: National Employment Agencies
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…
Read MoreSchool is Back in Session. Are Your Skills Up to Date?
- September 2, 2014
Applying for a position in a rapidly evolving field? Before you hit the “Submit” button, make sure your certifications are up to date. Most of…
Read MoreHiring Trends: Least and Most Effective Recruiting Tools
- August 7, 2014
Good people are getting harder to find. No news there; but what may surprise you are the channels today’s employers find most useful in sourcing…
Read MoreHiring for Longevity
- April 17, 2014
You found a great candidate. You invested tons of time and money in training him. Three months later, he walked out the door. What went…
Read MoreWhat Can You Learn from Facebook’s Billion Dollar Hiring Mistake?
- April 3, 2014
By now, you’ve probably heard that Facebook purchased the instant-messaging firm WhatsApp for an astounding $19 billion. What you may not have heard, however, is…
Read MoreAre You Paying Market Rate?
- November 21, 2013
Continually losing good candidates to competitors? Dealing with a real turnover problem? Unable to build your “dream team?” Maybe you’re not paying enough. Money isn’t…
Read MoreMake Sure Your Next Hire Isn’t a Monster in Disguise
- October 23, 2013
Halloween is right around the corner, but nothing is scarier than finding out your new hire isn’t what he claimed to be! A reference check…
Read MoreAssessing Nonverbal Cues in the Interview
- October 10, 2013
Nonverbal cues can tell you a lot about a candidate during an interview – maybe even more than what he has to say. Some studies…
Read MorePositive Work Habits to Move from “Temp” to Employee
- September 6, 2013
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are positive work habits! Like most worthwhile things in life, changing your work habits requires willpower, consistent…
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