According to LinkedIn, “No one disputes the idea that if you want to raise quality of hire, you need to hire more passive candidates. But hiring more passive candidates involves an entirely different process than hiring active candidates.” How to …
ZipRecruiter’s Best Places in America to Find Outdoor Recreation Jobs
Feeling outdoorsy? The outdoor recreation industry brings in some serious revenue in America—in fact, according to a 2018 report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, that sector of the economy brings in 2% of the United States’ gross …
Forbes’ 10 Ways to Spot an Exceptional Employee
Article by Forbes A recent international study surveyed more than 500 business leaders and asked them what sets great employees apart. The researchers wanted to know why some people are more successful than others at work, and the answers were …
4 Things to Leave Off Your LinkedIn Profile
Having been a Recruiter and Recruiting Team-Leader before moving into a Marketing and Social Media driven role, I feel a deep connection to LinkedIn. This professional platform is a breath of fresh air from the standard Facebook and Instagram feed. …
LinkedIn’s 10 Reasons Candidates Drop Out of Your Hiring Process
10 Reasons candidates drop out of your hiring process and what you can do about it. Article found here Writer Samantha McLaren shares her insights on the topic. There’s been a 20% increase in job seekers dropping out of the hiring …
3 Resume Tips when Applying for a Sales Role
3 Resume Tips that will get You Noticed for a Sales Role When it comes to finding a sales job, whether you’re a new grad or experienced executive, it can be tough to decide what to add to your resume. …
Glassdoor’s 5 Common-Interview Questions to Ask Candidates
Article by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter It is crucial that all involved in the interview process, from hiring decision maker to individual panel members, collectively agree on the role’s success factors. You can do this by parachuting into the targeted role- or discipline-specific …
Developing your Personal Brand
According to the Blog Marketing Academy, “Personal branding” is a bit of a buzzword these days. Many claim to be experts on it even though the subject isn’t really that complicated at all. It is simply the art of creating …
Resume Writing 101
Let’s cut right to it! In the resume world, less is more. Keep it short, simple, and to the point. Here are 4 tips to review before submitting your resume to a job opening. Note that you can apply these …
Get Past Your Career Plateau
As we enter the second quarter of the year more employees are looking to climb the career ladder, manage work-life balance and increase happiness, here are four simple ways on how to get past your career plateau with some positive …