The Right Stuff

Every day we look at people’s resumes to see if they have the right job skills for positions we are trying to fill. Do they have Salesforce experience? What about a pharmaceutical background? Have they ever had any direct reports? With so much focus paid to a candidate’s work experience, where do their people skills […]

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How to Crush Your Closeup

Video interviews are becoming the norm in the job interview process. Not 100% sure how to do a great video interview? Have no fear. Our Recruiters have you covered with tips that will make your video interview worthy of an Oscar. So get your acceptance speech ready.  Caitie’s Tips • Dress as if you are […]

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Are References Still Valuable?

We have been wondering about references lately and how valuable they are in the interviewing process. Should Hiring Managers rely on them when deciding whether or not to hire someone? To get the answer, we went to the people on the front lines of the job interviewing process. Our Recruiters and Staffing Director. We asked […]

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Get the 411 on How to Have a Great Phone Interview

Phone interviews can be stressful because it is hard to hold an informative conversation over the phone with someone you’ve never met and can’t make eye contact with. However, there are certain things you can do make you more confident on the phone. As our Recruiter Cathy Conlon explains simple things like walking around during […]

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Getting to Know Candidates Before Placing Them In Jobs

Everyone wants to be listened to and understood. Especially if you are a candidate looking for a new job. As our Technical Recruiter Michael Reynolds explains it’s not about the placement, it’s about the person. Watch Michael’s video to hear why it’s so important to listen to candidates’ needs at Making Jobs Placements Personal.

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Why “Thank You” Notes Can Make all the Difference

If you think “Thank You” notes aren’t important, think again. As our Technical Recruiter Caitie Winters explains, it is a simple gesture that can set you apart from other candidates. Watch Caitie’s video to learn why saying thank you counts at  Why “Thank You” Notes Matter.            

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Interview Questions To Get Candidates Excited & Engaged

Interviews are a two-way street. You want to find the right candidate for the job. However, you also want to engage the candidate and get them excited about working for your company. Especially, if you think they are the perfect fit. One good way to engage a candidate is to ask them some thought-provoking, non-work […]

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How to Attract Top Talent

The current job market is fiercely competitive. There are more jobs than people to fill them and exceptional candidates are being snatched up in an instant. Here are four useful strategies for how you can attract top talent for your business edging out the competition. Speed Up Your Hiring Process Speed is becoming an essential […]

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What to Do When You Don’t Get the Job

You didn’t get the job you wanted. It’s frustrating, upsetting and confidence shaking. Before you throw yourself a pity party, here are some things to think about and do to keep yourself on track. Realize Some Things are Out of Your Control You never know what is going on inside the company. Maybe they decided […]

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