Admin, Author at Bradley Staffing Group

May 2018

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So, You Have a Degree…Now What?

Don’t feel bad if you don’t have your career path planned out after graduation. Not everyone knows exactly what they want to be when they graduate. A report from the U.S. Department of Education revealed that almost 1/3 of first time college students change their major at least once within the first three years. A LinkedIn study found that graduates will change jobs an average of four times in their first decade out of college. With graduation right around the corner,...

05/09/2018

By AdminJob SeekersCareer Path, College Degree, Post-Graduation Plan, Recent Grads0 Comments

April 2018

Training is Not Just for New Hires Anymore

Employee retention and engagement weigh heavily on the minds of employers and HR professionals, in our local market and across the country. Having open positions in your organization can have an adverse effect on customer service, morale, turnover rate and revenue. Keeping your best performing employees is critical to the success and growth of your business. One emerging retention strategy among employers is to implement a Training and Development Program. If you’re skeptical about this strategy, you should know that...

04/20/2018

By AdminEmployersDevlopment, Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction, Training, Turnover0 Comments

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Choosing a Recruiter or Staffing Agency: 5 Tips for Jobseekers

A quick LinkedIn search will reveal that there are nearly 700 recruiters in the Greater Philadelphia Area. If you expanded your search to account for those in the industry who may be using more crafty titles such as “sourcing wizard” or “staffing guru”, you’d discover well over 1,000 people in this geographic region alone. Many jobseekers are unfamiliar with the process of working with a recruiter or agency. They don’t know what questions to ask, or what to expect. Here...

04/02/2018

By AdminJob Seekersjobseekers, mentorship, Recruiter, recruiter follow-up, Staffing Agency0 Comments

March 2018

A woman is being pulled in different directions by ropes to illustrate an increase in counteroffers in the current job market.

The Rise of the Counteroffer

A wise recruiter said it best when she said “the war for talent is over and talent won.” Finding and attracting top talent is harder than ever. The latest BLS numbers indicate that the unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.1% and projected to decline to 3.5% or lower by mid-year. With nearly 6 million open jobs in the U.S., it is clear that companies across many industries are experiencing growth and are in need of talent. Counteroffers are on...

03/12/2018

By AdminEmployersCandidate Experience, Counteroffer, Employee Retention, Skills Gap, Top Talent0 Comments

February 2018

How to conduct your Job Search like a Secret Agent

Perhaps the best time to search for a new job is when you don’t really need one. If you’re already in a job, the pressure isn’t as great for you to take just anything that comes along. You can take your time and find the right position to suit your lifestyle. Searching for a job when you are still employed can be problematic. Here are some suggestions from our veteran recruiting team about how to keep your search confidential at...

02/19/2018

By AdminJob SeekersConfidential Job Search, Employment0 Comments

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6 Ways You’re Repelling Candidates with Your Hiring Process

The candidate interview is a vital part of the hiring process. Employers and hiring managers should be well versed on the appropriate way to conduct interviews to ensure they choose the best fit for the company and culture. The interview process also contributes greatly to the candidate experience, which has been topic of interest discussed at length by organizations like the American Staffing Association (ASA) Here are some of the ways good companies are creating bad experiences that could drive...

02/09/2018

By AdminEmployersAmerican Staffing Association, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Candidate Experience, Glassdoor, Hiring Manager, Interview, interview follow up, Society for Human Resource Management, Talent Pipeline, Talent Shortage, Top Talent0 Comments

January 2018

Salary Information: To Tell or Not to Tell?

Salary Information: To Tell or Not to Tell? Salary disclosure has been a hot topic in our industry lately. Recruiters and candidates both have very strong opinions on this. Maybe if both sides understood each other’s motivations better, this would not be such a controversial question. But that is easier said than done. You’re probably going to encounter a lot of articles and blogs offering advice on this topic. Some of them will be more helpful than others. Should you...

01/26/2018

By AdminBlog, Job SeekersDisclosure, Salary expectation, Salary History0 Comments

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Breaking Down the Skills Gap

If your organization is planning to grow your team this year, you’re not alone. A recent Employer Report by Indeed revealed that 61% of employers expect to hire more people in 2018 than they did in 2017. You may be expanding your staff due to business growth, a need for additional proficiencies, or turnover. In the course of your hiring process, you are likely to encounter what industry professionals refer to as the skills gap. In this article, we will...

01/11/2018

By AdminEmployersHiring, Recruitment, Skills Gap, Skills Shortage, Staffing Firm0 Comments

December 2017

Graphic illustrating 12 Pains of a Job Search

The 12 Pains of a Job Search

In the spirit of “The 12 Days of Christmas”, we take a look at 12 of the most painful things about job searches, and how to make them a little less agonizing. 12. Finding Time to Search Job hunting is time-consuming if you’re going about it the right way. Finding the right position with the right company can be daunting. The more crucial your need is to find a job, the more apt you are to apply for jobs that are...

12/20/2017

By AdminJob SeekersBait and Switch, Black Hole, Interviews, Job Ads, Job Applications, Job Search, References, Resume Update, Slow Response0 Comments

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5 Areas where you should be Taking Advantage of Tech

We are living in a time that is characterized by almost daily advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data collection. In order for organizations to stay relevant and top of mind, it’s necessary to grow and adapt in this environment. According to Pew Research Center, 77% of Americans now own a smart phone, and they’re using it for everything from streaming media to banking. While, you may already recognize the need to engage your customer base in ways...

12/04/2017

By AdminBlog, EmployersBradley Staffing Group, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Candidate Experience, Employee Retention, Employer Branding, Engagement, online presence, SHRM, Social Media, Technology, Top Talent0 Comments

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