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November 2018

5 More LinkedIN Jobseeker Pitfalls

Last month we published an article titled Top 5 LinkedIN Jobseeker Pitfalls. We chose the top 5 LinkedIN mistakes we see with candidate profiles and offered our professional insight on how to fix these mistakes in order to make LinkedIN part of a successful job search. In this article we will list 5 more common pitfalls and explain how they can be avoided. Remember: 70% of employers screen candidates on social media before hiring, according to a CareerBuilder survey. This...

11/14/2018

By Shannon HallJob SeekersJob Search, jobseekers, LinkedIn, Networking0 Comments

51% of New Hires Quit Before Starting

According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Insights & Analytics (a market research firm in business for over 50 years), 51% of candidates keep looking even after accepting a job offer and 67% of employers report new hires not showing up after accepting a position. The expectations of candidates are rising faster than wages—which have increased 3.1% in the third quarter according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate of 3.7% is the lowest since 1969. Here...

11/07/2018

By Shannon HallEmployersCompetitive Market, jobseekers, Unemployment0 Comments

October 2018

Hiring a Professional vs. a Professional Interviewer

How do you differentiate between a good candidate and a candidate who looks good on the surface but may not be a good employee? It is right to be skeptical. According to HireRight's 2017 employment screening benchmark report, 85 percent of employers caught applicants fibbing on their résumés or applications. Sometimes people are so skilled at interviewing that it distracts from their actual qualifications. Sometimes the best candidates have little to no practice at interviewing. Here we will explain exactly...

10/10/2018

By Shannon HallEmployersHiring, Interviews, Resume0 Comments

5 Red Flags to Look for in Your Next Offer Letter

So you've had your interview, they want to hire you, and your job hunt is coming to its conclusion. You may think it's a done deal. However, once an offer letter is presented to you, it could become apparent that the job may not be for you. Whether it's lackluster benefits, or grammatical errors, your offer letter is a good indicator of how much a company values you. Here we've identified the 5 biggest red flags we've seen in our...

10/03/2018

By Shannon HallJob SeekersMarket Salary, Offer Letter, Technical Mistakes0 Comments

September 2018

4 Tips on How to Turn Down the Candidates You Don’t Hire

According to Glassdoor, each corporate job posting attracts 250 resumes. Of those candidates, 4 to 6 will get called for an interview, and only one will get the job. With such a great response rate comes great responsibility. The way you treat candidates throughout the hiring process, even those you turn down, will reflect on your company in a positive or negative way. The candidate experience matters more and more. There are now websites like Glassdoor that are dedicated to...

09/26/2018

By Shannon HallEmployersCandidate Experience, Long Hiring Process, Technology0 Comments

5 Questions to Ask to Avoid High Turnover Jobs

Avoiding high turnover jobs may not be so cut and dry, and companies can be intentionally misleading with their job postings in order to attract as many applicants as possible. There are certain patterns to look out for in order to spot these job postings. Luckily in the age of technology we have the means to do plenty of research before accidentally committing to the wrong opportunity. Don’t set yourself up for failure. Below is our expert advice on how...

09/19/2018

By Shannon HallJob SeekersGlassdoor, High Turnover Job, Job Ads0 Comments

How to Keep Recruiters from Taking Your Best People

The unemployment rate is at a multi-year low of 3.8%, with 7 million unfilled jobs in the United States. This creates an environment where top employees often receive multiple new job notices on a daily basis. In fact, certain companies in Silicon Valley are acquired just for their talent. Losing employees to your competition should be a real concern. Here are our recommendations for keeping your best employees under your roof. Benchmark your salaries It’s important to know the market salaries for...

09/12/2018

By Brett BerghardtEmployersCareer Development, Employee Retention, Managers, Recruiter, Salary0 Comments

Supercharge Your Job Search

As the summer winds down and vacations come to an end, it’s time to get serious about your job search. You might be ready to jump back in and start applying for jobs again, but you shouldn’t go in without a plan. Winging it can lead to mistakes, disorganization, and frustration. All of that is easily avoided with some careful planning and preparation. Here we’ve outlined our recommendations on how to conduct an organized and successful job search. Update Your Resume...

09/05/2018

By Brett BerghardtJob SeekersJob Search, LinkedIn, Resume Refresh, Social Media0 Comments

May 2018

Photo of recent college graduate with cap and degree to illustrate a bright future.

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

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