Posts Tagged ‘recruiting’
One way to cut down on having to find candidates—reduce turnover
Are you constantly having to find candidates for open positions? You have a lot of company. Employee turnover in the U.S. reached an all-time high of 19.3 percent in 2018, according to a report by Salary.com. Nationwide, the number of voluntary resignations (or “quits”) continued to soar at 3.5 million in Feb. 2019, says the…
Read More3 pros and 3 cons to video interviewing by job recruitment companies (and maybe by you, too)
Recruitment strategies in 2019 aren’t what they were 10 or more years ago. Today, job recruitment companies stay competitive by offering alternative forms of interviewing to reach the best candidates in the marketplace. There are numerous means of interviewing candidates that close the gap in distance and time constraints, getting you that much closer to…
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 MoreWatch for these seven red flags when recruiting employees
Did you hear the one about the job candidate who texted with his mother for responses as he filled out a job application? Or the one about the guy who didn’t remove his motorcycle helmet for his job interview?These aren’t jokes missing their punchlines, but rather real stories about candidates who raised red flags before…
Read MoreWhen recruiting, assess for personality to fit the position and your company
You’re recruiting candidates for an upper-level management position and are preparing to interview the top prospects. All have the experience and education that should qualify them for the position. But beyond their names and current work titles, who are they really? And how can you determine who is most likely to succeed in the position?…
Read MoreFive mistakes to avoid when finding candidates for key positions
At a time of nearly full employment, recruiting employees who are high performers can be tough. That’s why employers should watch for missteps that can cost them a leading candidate or cause them to hire the wrong person. Such avoidable errors can send the recruitment process back to square one at the company’s expense of…
Read More7 benefits recruiters offer job seekers in their search
Transitioning from unemployment or underemployment to a position that’s professionally, personally, and financially fulfilling can be one of life’s most arduous tasks. And while Central Pennsylvania’s tight job market currently favors job seekers, the hunt can lead to undue stress and even burnout when going it alone. As Charlie Kelly facetiously gripes in It’s Always…
Read MoreLooking for experience when recruiting employees? Consider older workers
With the low unemployment rate coinciding with many older adults working longer, it would be wise to be more open to the skills of well-experienced workers when recruiting employees. The unemployment rate in southcentral Pennsylvania ranges from 3.7 to 4.2 percent, and businesses remain challenged by the difficulty of finding skilled workers. At the same…
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 MoreSnag the tough-to-get candidates with personalized recruitment strategies
When recruiting hard-to-get candidates, a personalized strategy is more likely to result in success than a one-size-fits-all approach. Candidates who feel you take a personal interest in them will have a more favorable view of your company and be more likely to accept your position. And even if they don’t choose you this time—or you…
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