It's always good to revisit topics that come up in my business with candidates on a (pretty much) weekly basis. Here is a common one: "What am I supposed to say when the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for THEM? How big picture or detailed should I get?" Such is the plight of every professional entering an interview setting. You [...]
So what is “The Hidden Job Market”? Is it a thing? The hidden job market refers to employment opportunities that are not publicly advertised or easily accessible through traditional channels. Instead, these opportunities are often filled through networking, referrals, and internal promotions. Never mind positions that arise due to an intersection of select & timely available talent and the desire for a company [...]
Ready for another workplace trend term? You've come to the right place. Official word on the street is that the Great Resignation is being replaced with the Big Stay. Chief economist at ADP Nela Richardson recently wrote that US job openings are down 20% from a year ago — their highest peak ever. But companies are still hiring like crazy, and hiring has [...]
Welcome back from the long holiday weekend. Hopefully we all had an enjoyable and safe break where we took time to be grateful for those who paid the ultimate price allowing us to enjoy our country & lives. Long weekends provide us with valuable opportunities to unwind and rejuvenate, but returning to our regular routines can sometimes create blips in our productivity. Here [...]
While effective recruitment strategies are necessary in 2023’s #warfortalent, another crucial area should not be overlooked: employee retention. Retaining top talent has become more vital than ever, and organizations that prioritize this aspect are poised to thrive. A recent article by Forbes revealed that the 2023 average turnover rate in the US is 3.8% with about 2.5% of that attributable to quitting. Further [...]
It's the question that kicks off almost every interview, yet people still often feel unprepared for it… "Tell me about yourself." In theory, this should be the easiest question in the world to answer - we love talking about ourselves! But as a recruiter who has asked this question hundreds - if not thousands - of times, I have heard more awful responses [...]
PSA for May - resume scam alert! We all get inundated by fake emails, texts, and even social media posts. But a new scam making the rounds is targeting job seekers: one which promises resume reformatting. Here's how it works: you're contacted by someone from an alleged recruitment company who found your information online and claims you're an excellent candidate for a well-paying [...]
It's great to be back in the office (at some level). Gives everyone a chance to mix & mingle again - right? As a recruiter & career coach, I often have conversations about the importance of being careful about what is said to coworkers. In today's workplace, it is more important than ever to be mindful of your words and actions, as even [...]
In the interview process, an often overlooked tool that can make a significant difference is the humble thank you note. Beyond being a polite gesture, statistics show that thank you notes can carry immense importance. Research from recent Zety HR Statistics shows that 68% of hiring managers consider thank you notes influential in their hiring decisions. Expressing gratitude and reiterating your interest through [...]
Check out any job site (and many career pages of company sites), and you’ll notice that there are plenty of open roles waiting to be filled. But look a little closer, and they’re not all real jobs. I’ve heard stories of candidates following up on an online job posting by calling the company’s HR department directly, only to be told they’re not really [...]