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January 2019

How to do a “Real” Reference Check

A 2017 HireRight employment screening benchmark report tells us that 85% of employers have caught lies on a resume. A good way to be sure that your candidate is who they say they are is to do a reference check. However, many employers don’t want to discuss the performance of a past employee because it can open their company up for liability. Candidates may be able to request copies of a reference check which can make employers reluctant to share...

01/09/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersHiring, References, Resume0 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

January 2018

Business person stretched between two cliff edges to illustrate the Skills Gap

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

September 2017

A desert with a tumbleweed illustrates that there are no people left on LinkedIn.

Where Have All the LinkedIn People Gone?

LinkedIn is the world’s largest social network for professionals. It’s one of the largest social networks in general. A breakdown, of LinkedIn’s registered membership worldwide, reveals that the majority of members are based in the United States, with 128 million Americans registered on the site. Its fundamental mission is to connect working professionals. Some major changes have taken place in the last few months that will make recruiting through LinkedIn much more challenging. If LinkedIn has been a critical part of...

09/21/2017

By AdminEmployersHiring, InMail, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Professional Network, Recruiting0 Comments

How to Answer Five of the Most Annoying Interview Questions

As a trusted staffing firm working with candidates for more than 40 years, our recruiters have heard a lot about the kinds of questions that make candidates cringe in an interview. Here are a few of the most dreaded and our recommended approach to answering them like a pro. Where do you see yourself in five years? Don’t look at this as a trick question, or a strategy to trap you into something. The interviewer’s motivation is to discover your level of...

09/13/2017

By AdminJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Hiring, Hiring Manager, Interview Prep, Interview Questions, Interview Tips, Recruiter0 Comments

August 2017

Interview Etiquette 101: 10 Simple Rules You Need to Succeed

Use the 10 Minute Rule The anxiety that comes with being down to the wire for interviews and appointments can detract from your performance. Rushing in at the last minute can unintentionally create the impression that you are disorganized, and unable to plan and prioritize accordingly. Being too early can be awkward in a smaller office environment. You may run into the candidate who interviewed before you, which may throw you off your game. We recommend to our candidates that...

08/31/2017

By AdminJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Hiring, Hiring Manager, Interview Skills, Job Seekers0 Comments

Three Potential Business Pitfalls due to changing job market

Three Potential Business Pitfalls for Next Quarter

Elevated Quit Rate According to the latest release from The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 3.1 million people quit their jobs in June of 2017. In the staffing world and across other industries, a high quit rate is interpreted as sign of employee confidence in the job market. Employees will rarely voluntarily leave a position unless they are very confident in their ability to secure another job. Retention has been a major concern for employers, and a hot topic at many...

08/23/2017

By AdminEmployersAmerican Staffing Association, Bradley Staffing Group, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Employee Retention, Employer of Choice, Hiring, SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management, Talent Pipeline, Temporary Employees0 Comments

July 2017

5 Tips for Negotiating Your Job Offer

In our experience, most job offers are virtually predetermined because both the employer and the candidate have communicated their needs beforehand. Not every job offer is cut and dry. Sometimes a little back and forth is necessary so that both parties feel satisfied by the outcome. When you initially applied to the position, you were most likely asked to provide your current salary. Some applications will even ask candidates to provide a salary expectation as a means of screening candidates...

07/13/2017

By AdminJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Candidate Experience, Compensation, Hiring, Hiring Manager, Job Offer, Job Search, Negotiate, Salary, Salary expectation, Society for Human Resource Management0 Comments

Five Ways to Keep Top Applicants from Walking Out the Door

You’ve probably encountered quite a few articles lately about employee satisfaction and employee engagement. Both are major concerns of employers in today’s market. Many organizations are not placing sufficient value on the need to enhance the candidate experience during the application and hiring stages. There is a grave imbalance that is occurring between the talent shortage in the current market, and the hiring processes of many organizations. Both the American Staffing Association and the Society for Human Resource Management have...

07/13/2017

By AdminEmployersattraction based job post, Bradley Staffing Group, Candidate Experience, Hiring, Hiring Manager, hiring process, Society for Human Resource Management, Talent Pipeline, talent rediscovery, Top Talent0 Comments

June 2017

Out of Office: Planning for Summer Vacations in the Workplace

Rarely is summer fever more prevalent in the U.S. than around the Fourth of July. In nearly every industry, employees are planning their summer getaways and family vacations. Even if a full blown summer vacation is not in the cards for everyone, most people will take a long weekend at least once throughout the summer, opting to take off on Friday, or extend their trip to include Monday. According to Statista, the July 4th weekend was the most popular weekend...

06/28/2017

By AdminEmployersAmerican Staffing Association, Bradley Staffing Group, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Dress Code, Employee Retention, Flexible Work Environment, Hiring, PTO, Remote Work, SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management, Summer Fridays, Summer Vacation, Temporary Employees, Vacation Policy0 Comments

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