Recent studies reveal that it takes between 21 to 80 job applications to get one job offer. Job rejection is an unfortunate byproduct of a job search, and the more prepared you are the easier it will be to move past. We’ve compiled a list of steps to take post job rejection which, believe it or not, start before the interview. […]
Think of the last 10 candidates you hired. How many of them are still employed with you? How many resigned? How many did you terminate and after how long? Turnover rates are historically high as 4.5 million people quit their jobs in March 2022, up from 4.35 million people who quit in February 2022. A portion of this can be attributed to an ineffective interview process. Here, we offer suggestions to revisit your interview process to meet increasing employee demands and lessen turnover rates. […]
The onboarding process does not end when the employee signs the new hire paperwork. Onboarding includes everything before and after that point, from the interview to the training process and it should be taken just as seriously for the employer as for the employee. Studies have shown that for a 100-person company with an average salary of $60,000, the turnover replacement cost could range from $750,000 to $3 million. That is not an amount to be taken lightly. Check out our suggestions for an effective onboarding process that will make for a successful future! […]
Honestly one of the worst things you can do in your work life is a “No Call, No Show (NCNS).” This could apply to an interview, a phone call, or a scheduled shift, and it essentially means that you do not show up without notice or a reason given. This is not a good habit to get into so if you have found yourself committing this act, stop. It’s a slippery slope and like we’ve said before you never know where life will take you. You may think simply not showing up to the interview is no big deal and [...]
‘Job Hopping’ is defined as an individual who has held multiple job titles at multiple different companies in a short period of time. In 2023, inflation has caused over 90% of employees to seek alternate employment, in search of a compensatory salary. A potential employer may be less inclined to offer you an interview, let alone a job if your resume indicates ‘job hopper’. To remedy this, recent job postings are demanding candidates have no more than 3 jobs in the last 10 years. Is a higher salary in the interim worth potentially damaging your long-term career growth? [...]
The phrase, “unlimited PTO,” is probably accompanied by an exciting feeling in your belly and a smile ear-to-ear. Now you can go on both family vacations, attend your friend’s bachelorette week in Nashville, and still have extra time to extend your holiday breaks with no remorse, right? Not exactly. Some things sound too good to be true for a reason, and if you have to ask, “What’s the catch?” there’s probably a good reason why. In this blog, we will uncover some of the “cons” to consider as both an employee and an employer when talking about unlimited PTO. [...]
Believe it or not, there is a recommended process when it comes to requesting PTO, and with summer upon us we thought it was the perfect time for a refresher. This applies to those of us who are in a current role as well as those who are in a job search. This is certainly not to discourage you from scheduling that vacation because we’re right behind you, just keep in mind there is a professional way to do it to ensure a smooth transition out the door as well as when you come back. To begin, you need [...]
Prior to interviewing for an open role one way to gain the upper hand over your competitors is to research the company. It will allow you to offer insightful questions, uncover company culture and familiarize yourself with your interviewer(s). Your interviewer will be attentive to your knowledge and excitement about working with the company and a lack thereof can be mistaken for uninterest and ill-preparedness. In this blog, you will uncover exactly how and why we recommend researching a company. […]
Did you know that over 95% of hiring managers consider a cover letter “important” when determining which applicants to interview for their open role? More specifically, almost 50% of hiring managers agree that a strong cover letter can convince them to interview an otherwise weak candidate. Determining what information serves value can be challenging so we have outlined what specifically to include (and what to leave out!). […]
A recent Forbes report concluded that of the average 118 people that apply for any given job, only 24 people will advance to the interview stage of the process. Of those 24 candidates, only one will ultimately be selected to fill the open role, leaving over 100 candidates amid job rejection (roughly 90 of which with no feedback for why they’re not being considered). In this blog, you will find a list of ways to navigate job rejection from application to post-interview keeping you on a path toward success. […]
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