Posts Tagged ‘best candidates’
I’m Ready for My Close Up
Going on a job interview is a big deal; especially now, where the competition for jobs is fierce. It can be a nerve-wracking experience, highlighting all of your insecurities. Our thoughts aren’t centered on the details of when and where. Our initial worries begin with…what am I going to wear?! We’ve all had the…
Read MoreHow to vet potential employees applying for remote work
Covid-19 has given many businesses a chance to reconsider the value of remote work. Whether some see it as temporary or others are viewing it as the wave of the future, businesses and staffing agencies mostly agree that there can be different skillsets found in those who thrive as remote employees as opposed to great…
Read MoreFinding the best temp candidates to meet employers’ expectations
On average, nearly 17 million temporary and contract employees work with America’s staffing companies during the course of a year, according to the American Staffing Association. In Pennsylvania, temporary help came primarily from engineering, IT, and scientific sectors (38%), health care (7%), industrial (17%), administrative and clerical office work (14%), and managerial (12%). At TriStarr,…
Read MoreUsing social media to recruit top-quality job candidates
The days of taking out ample space in the newspaper classifieds to tout an in-demand job opening may be just about over. As the world changes, recruitment strategies must stay aligned with the best options to reach the top job candidates. One way employers are connecting with new candidates is by using social media to…
Read More7 recruitment strategies for a more diverse company workforce
A diverse workplace, made up of employees with varied backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, can benefit a company’s performance and bottom line. However, developing such an environment—co-workers of different ages, genders, and ethnicities—requires well-planned recruitment strategies. A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 57 percent of recruiters say their recruitment strategies are…
Read MoreWhen recruiting employees, the best candidate may be right under your nose
Searching for just the right candidate demands more time and patience than it did just a few years ago. In particular, recruiting employees who are high performers in their field can be tough, especially for positions requiring certain specialized skills. Even with new college and trade school graduates entering the workforce, an increased labor supply…
Read MoreAdjusting your recruitment strategies: How to fit a square peg into a round hole
Can recruitment strategies change with the job market? Is it always necessary to find just the right person for a job—or can a square peg be reshaped to fit into a round hole? Currently, with record low unemployment, hiring managers might need to consider candidates who are short on desired skills but are a good…
Read MoreWhen should you hire a recruiting agency? Take our five-question quiz to find out
Company hiring managers may be uncertain as to whether to engage a recruiting agency or handle the challenge of recruiting themselves. But with most professionals currently employed and reasonably satisfied, finding candidates for key positions is proving more difficult than ever. As 2018 began, 86 percent of highly qualified candidates for job vacancies were employed…
Read MoreScreening resumes takes time, methodology, and sometimes, a sense of humor
Sorting through resumes can be a time-consuming, pain-staking responsibility for managers and HR professionals. Depending on the number received, they can spend hours poring over resumes for just one position, eventually deciding on “yes,” “no,” or “maybe.” Many times, there are a few gems to be found. Professional recruiters estimate that 75-80 percent of resumes…
Read MoreHow to make your newly recruited employees feel welcome from day one
After expending time and money to recruit great employees, make sure they have good experiences with your company in the initial days and weeks. These impressions can affect their long-term loyalty and help determine whether they stay with you for the long term. Here are ideas for making new employees feel welcome in your workplace…
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