Our LinkedIn Poll Reveals the Answer Finding the right talent is one of the biggest challenges businesses face. But when companies partner with a professional recruiting firm, what matters most? At Crawford Thomas Recruiting, we recently asked our LinkedIn community: …
Ghosted! Why Candidates Disappear During the Hiring Process
Is your hiring process turning into a ghost town? Here’s why candidates disappear and how employers can prevent this recruiting nightmare. You’ve found a great candidate. Their resume looks perfect, the interview went well, and they seemed excited about the …
Why Your Best Candidates Aren’t Applying to Your Job Postings
Your next great hire might not be looking for a job. Here’s why proactive recruiting matters more than simply posting an opening. You’ve written the job description, posted the position on LinkedIn and Indeed, and waited for applications to roll …
Don’t Wait Until January: Why Hiring Before the New Year Makes Sense
The holidays are approaching, but your hiring plans shouldn’t have to wait. For employers looking to hire qualified talent, the fourth quarter (Q4) can be an excellent opportunity to fill open positions, get new employees trained, and start the new …
Why Your Hiring Process Is Losing Great Candidates
A slow or complicated hiring process can cost your company great candidates before you ever have the chance to make an offer. Qualified professionals have choices. When interviews drag on, communication disappears, salary expectations aren’t clear, or candidates are asked …
5 Ways Crawford Thomas Supports Your Hiring Team
Crawford Thomas Recruiting Makes Hiring Easier for Your Talent Acquisition Team Even a great internal talent acquisition team can use extra recruiting support. Hiring needs change quickly, difficult positions can consume valuable time, and the best candidate for a role …
What the August 2026 Jobs Report Means for Employers and Job Seekers
The August 2026 jobs report delivered some encouraging news for the U.S. job market, but it also shows why hiring still feels challenging for both employers and job seekers. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the U.S. …
The Difference Between Posting a Job and Actually Recruiting
Posting a job and recruiting are not the same thing. A job posting puts your opportunity in front of people who are actively searching. Recruiting takes the process several steps further by proactively finding, contacting, screening, and engaging qualified candidates …
Where Can You Find and Hire Great Sales Representatives?
How Companies Are Finding Top Sales Talent Faster Hiring great sales representatives has become increasingly difficult for companies across nearly every industry. Whether you need a SaaS Account Executive, medical sales rep, outside sales representative, or enterprise sales leader, the …
Should You Apply If You Don’t Meet Every Job Requirement?
Should you apply if you don’t meet every job requirement? In many cases, yes. A job description often represents the employer’s ideal candidate, not necessarily the only candidate they’ll consider. If you meet the core qualifications, understand the work, and …










