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3 steps to avoid striking out on your job search
Another swing, another miss. Like in baseball, losing just makes you want to lay down and take a nap. In a similar sense, falling short of another job search can be a downer, especially when you develop a losing streak. But there is hope; you can walk it off. The question now, is how? Like most things in life, you have competition. Fortunately, there is a way to face it head-on and come out on top.
Read MoreCandidate care: the secret to a winning hiring strategy
First, it was the “next normal.” Then came the “great resignation.” And now, it’s “ghosting” (again).
A recent Fast Company article discussed the newest hiring hurdle for employers, ghosting. This is not a new concept, but it’s become more widespread lately. According to research from Indeed.com, 28% of candidates ghosted an employer during 2020, which is up from 18% in 2019.
Read MoreGiving back: the value of campus recruiting
Discovering the right candidates for your business can be a challenge. It involves finding the necessary skill sets, character, attitude and future potential. So, what is the best way to source talent? There are many, but to me, a majority involves the university campus and giving back by sharing your experience with the next generation of the workforce.
Read MoreTechnology: the difficulty of creating a seamless experience
Our way of life depends on technology. Most of us can’t live without it (myself included). But the complexities involved in making systems work should remain invisible…if done correctly. And one of the best examples of this cloak of invisibility is with the technology behind Configurable Product Selling at The Home Depot.
Read More7 tried-and-true ways to retain employees
Every company, regardless of its product or service, needs engaged employees. Despite the impact of Covid-19, some companies have managed to retain their staff. But this is not the majority. Employees are more likely now to take a chance and leave their current jobs for something new as part of the “Great Resignation.”
Read MoreWhy is it still so hard to fill jobs?
As a career human resources professional, I’ve never witnessed anything like what’s happening in today’s job market. Almost a million jobs were added in July. But the labor force participation rate – a measure of the share of working-age Americans who are employed or looking for work – stayed pretty much the same. That’s unheard of.
Read MoreHow your personal brand can keep you out of the “no pile”
Through my years of staffing, I have met with hundreds of designers, marketing professionals, writers and more. While meeting with different candidates, I always relay the importance of selling oneself beyond the resume.
Read MoreTips for product owners – new and tenured
I stumbled upon a product owner talk with General Assembly. If you haven’t heard about General Assembly, it’s a great resource for free meetups and chats. They also have courses geared towards experts and newcomers to different industries.
This past Monday, Trevor Bruner, author of A Quick Start to Product Management, gave a fireside chat about all things product management. His book is geared toward product owners who are just starting out. He wrote the book because it’s filled with advice that he wished he knew 10 years ago when first starting as a product owner.
Read MoreHow to hire in a multiple-offer job market
What a difference a year makes. At the beginning of the pandemic, we were dealing with double-digit unemployment rates. Now, companies are tripping over themselves to hire talent. And candidates (even entry-level) hold all the power in what some are calling “the hottest job market since the dot com era.”
So, what is a hiring manager to do? That’s where my colleagues and I come in. As experts in the staffing industry, we can help you navigate this volatile hiring market and land the candidates you’re looking for.
Read MoreSpotlight on Karissa Buckner, Recruiting Manager
We want to help you get to know the members of Team Synergis who help put people to work. So, this month, we sat down with Karissa Buckner. She works from our Atlanta office as a Recruiting Manager and has expertise in the Creative space as well. Let’s see what Karissa had to say.
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