Ask Roxy: What suggestions do you have for attracting qualified candidates to your company?
Q: What suggestions do you have for attracting qualified candidates to your company? A: This is a common challenge many employers are facing right now. Here are a few strategies you can use to attract and secure talented candidates: Encourage employee referrals: They tend to bring in stronger cultural fits and higher retention rates. Share employee stories and testimonials. Candidates are drawn to companies that feel human and value their people. Engage with recruiters or staffing firms: A specialized recruiter can quickly identify and qualify top talent. Streamline your hiring process because a long or unclear process can turn off great candidates. Communicate timelines, provide feedback quickly, and make [...]
Ask Roxy: I am getting very few responses. How can I improve my resume?
Q: I am getting very few responses. How can I improve my resume? A: To generate calls, it is about clarity, relevance, and impact. Use clear headings, bullet points, and a consistent font size. Recruiters spend 6–10 seconds on a first scan. It’s essential to tailor your resume for the job. Many resumes get screened by ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), so include the required skills, software, or certifications. It is imperative to show results, not just duties. Measurable accomplishments make you stand out. Lastly, use a professional email address, and include your LinkedIn profile link that mirrors your resume. These adjustments can significantly increase your chances of receiving a [...]
Ask Roxy: How often should I update my resume?
Q: How often should I update my resume? A: Updating your resume is a close second to having to search for a new job on the misery scale, so periodically updating it through your career may save you a headache. Trying to recall responsibilities from a position you no longer have can be challenging. If you update your resume in real time while you are at your current position, you can recall specific statistics, programs, and responsibilities much more easily. If you do encounter a company or stumble upon a position that you are interested in, your resume is already ready to be submitted. You don't have to carve [...]
How to include more flexibility into work culture
Q: Do you have ideas on how to include more flexibility into our work culture, since we do not offer remote work? A: If remote work is not an option, you might consider giving employees additional PTO, such as: A day off for their birthday Wellbeing leave (to be taken for anything wellness-related) An additional floating holiday Pet leave Caregiver leave Another suggestion is offering a flexible start time from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Employees want flexibility and work-life balance. A happy team is a productive team.
As an employer, how can I improve the candidate’s experience during recruiting?
"Improving the candidate experience is about thoughtful communication and respecting people’s time. It is important to send timely updates. Let candidates know what steps are ahead, who they’ll meet, and how long each interview is expected to take. Long, drawn-out hiring processes are a top reason candidates drop out. If possible, remove unnecessary interview rounds. Offer flexible interview times, especially for working candidates, and ensure that interviews start on time. Encourage candidates to ask questions. Be honest about challenges in the role or company; this will build trust. Always share insights into your company’s culture and values. If an offer is made, personalize it. A personalized offer conversation can [...]
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Best Practices in Succession Planning
Every business, no matter how large or small, should have a succession plan, or at least consider establishing one. In short, a succession plan is a strategy for the future. These plans should be designed to identify employees who can fill leadership roles when incumbents move on. The objective is to create a talent pipeline ensuring an established successor fills the vacancy or ensures a smooth transition until a successor is named. A succession plan is imperative for the longevity of any business. It is a proactive approach that ensures business continuity, increases employee engagement and retention, and drives overall growth. Having a smooth succession [...]
What’s Off-Limits? Understanding Illegal Interview Questions
Job Interviews are common practice and one of the most critical components of any hiring process. Yet, hiring managers will often take freedom with the interview process and the questions they ask. Unknowingly (or often knowingly) hiring managers will ask interviewees illegal questions. According to a survey conducted in April, 32% of hiring managers admit they knowingly ask illegal questions. There are a variety of reasons that prompt such questions, however, asking an interviewee personal characteristic questions may be viewed as discrimination, as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Furthermore, questions like these often have no bearing on whether an individual can complete the [...]
Unlocking the Potential of Finance Hiring Agencies: Expert Strategies for Business
Why Work with a Finance Hiring Agency? Finance hiring agencies contribute significantly to the success of businesses by simplifying the recruitment process, providing access to top-tier financial talent, and ensuring a match between candidates and an organization’s specific needs. When businesses engage with finance recruiting professionals, it allows them to capitalize on their specialized focus, extensive networks, and industry knowledge to build high-performing finance teams. Importance of Specialized Recruitment Finance hiring agencies typically specialize in financial recruitment, including finding qualified candidates for everything from entry-level accounting positions to CFOs. The recruiters who work with these agencies are specialized human resource (HR) professionals who possess a deep understanding of [...]
What is a Legal Recruiter? A Guide to Finding the Best Legal Talent
Understanding the Role of a Legal Recruiter A legal recruiter is a human resource (HR) professional dedicated to finding and placing lawyers and other legal staff (e.g., paralegals and mediators) into open positions in various industries, not just law firms. Unlike general HR professionals, legal recruiters have specialized training and knowledge in law-related careers and may even be lawyers or legal professionals themselves. Many legal recruiters work with both companies and candidates with the goal of matching them within their own networks. Working with a legal recruiter is especially helpful for non-law-based industries looking for in-house counsel or other legal professionals. Legal recruiters can fill a gap in knowledge [...]
Showing Support for Black-Owned Business
Showing Support for Black-Owned Business Small businesses, especially black-owned and minority-owned businesses, struggle the most during times of economic decline. There are a variety of ways to help support black-owned businesses through advocacy or money, but the bottom line is your continued support helps black communities succeed and helps grow the economy. While acknowledging black-owned businesses during the month of February is important, it is imperative to show support for these businesses throughout the year. As part of our campaign for Black History Month, we wanted to share some resources as well as a few quick and easy ways you can support black-owned businesses. Shop at Black-owned businesses One [...]
