Hiring Advice
Why Recruiting During the Holidays Is Important
Why recruit during the holidays Recruiting during the holidays seems like it would be a losing battle, but it’s not. For many organizations, Thanksgiving through New Year’s marks the beginning of a specific period of business. Companies are deeply involved in the end-of-year wrap-up, including planning for next year, staff performance appraisals, and, yes, recruiting. That’s right—recruiting in the midst…
Interview 101: Where Do You See Yourself In Five Years?
“Where Do You See Yourself In Five Years?” can be a dreaded question for interviewees. As you sit in an interview, there’s a great chance that you have already mentally prepared for this question. Or maybe not. Your brow may sweat as you feel a mental surge of anticipation for the long term. Knowing the…
Unsung Heroes: Restaurant Recruiters Help Win the War for Talent
Restaurant Recruiters may not sound like they have the world’s most exciting or most challenging job, but you would be surprised. The current job market is historically one of the tightest, most difficult job markets ever. The number of jobs available surpassed the number of positions available in May. The industry is short 1.8 million…
The Shift to Performance-Based Hiring
Performance-Based Hiring is a term that is gaining momentum in recruiting circles. Simply put, it involves hiring people based on what they have accomplished, not based on a list of skills that they claim to have on their resume. The focus on performance-based assessment allows for the hiring of candidates who are at the top of…
How Employers Can Get the Biggest Bang for their Buck from Recruiters
The relationship between an agency or third-party recruiter and his or her client should be mutually beneficial. It needs to be a true partnership, otherwise, why bother? Recruiting costs are sometimes paid reluctantly, but the best recruiters want to earn their keep and keep their clients happy. Long-term relationships for a recruiter mean less cold-calling…
Finding a Recruiter with Integrity
A reprint of our blog article previously published on recruiter.com The world of recruiting, too often, gets a bad name. Many candidates cringe and act as if they are trying to avoid the plague when they hear from a recruiter. Employer prospects and even clients will duck calls and avoid emails. Why? Because far too often recruiters simply…
3 Things Millennials Look for in a Work Environment
Studies have shown that millennials have become less loyal to employers. According to a study by PWC, “In 2008, 75% of millennials expected to have between two and five employers in their lifetime. This had fallen to 54% in 2011 as Millennials expected to work shorter stints at more companies. The same report found…
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