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Why You Should Be Working With a Recruiter
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Why You Should Be Working With a Recruiter

Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To, Resources for Job Seekers

Why You Should Be Working With a Recruiter

jobs2025-06-16T11:08:38-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, How To, Resources for Job Seekers|

Searching for a job, whether currently employed or not, is taxing, and due to unfortunate mass layoffs, there are many qualified candidates who now find themselves in the “job seeker” category. We may be biased, but establishing and maintaining contact with a trusted recruiter is always a good idea. There is no fee and no obligation to further a search until you see fit – and an unforeseen layoff seems like a great time to start. Here are 5 signs that it may be time for you to contact a recruiter. […]

5 Ways to Stand Out (that don’t compromise your work-life balance)
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5 Ways to Stand Out (that don’t compromise your work-life balance)

Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, General News, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'

5 Ways to Stand Out (that don’t compromise your work-life balance)

jobs2025-06-16T11:09:15-04:00Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, General News, How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

Hustle culture is when a workplace places an intense focus on productivity, ambition, and success, with little regard for rest, self-care, or any sense of work-life balance. Gen Z’ers are every bit more ambitious (and even more anxious) than the overworked millennials before them, but they’re redefining what success looks like between work and life. We’re offering five ways to stand out amongst your colleagues that don’t threaten your work-life balance. […]

Is Your Interview a Two Way Conversation?
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Is Your Interview a Two Way Conversation?

Acing the Interview, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers

Is Your Interview a Two Way Conversation?

jobs2025-06-16T11:09:29-04:00Acing the Interview, Motivation, Resources for Job Seekers|

POV – You’re nearing the end of an interview and are asked, “Do you have any questions?” Your mind goes blank, and you cannot recall any of the questions you spent hours preparing. Having questions prepared for your interview shows your interest in the position while allowing you to determine if the role will be a good fit. An interview is a two-way conversation – use the time wisely. […]

Revisit Employee Retention
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Revisit Employee Retention

Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, How To

Revisit Employee Retention

jobs2025-06-16T11:10:33-04:00Awards and Recognition, Behind the Scenes, How To|

You’ve been searching for months, interview after interview, and you finally land a qualified candidate, an incredible asset to your team – now how do you keep them aboard? What are some of your top retention strategies, and do you make that a priority? Employee retention is a key metric used in the selection and acceptance of a job for a job seeker. Employees have more options than ever when it comes to choosing a workplace that benefits their needs and lifestyle and they are not afraid to jump ship for a seemingly better opportunity. Here are some of [...]

The Truth About Lying On Your Resume
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The Truth About Lying On Your Resume

General News, Resumes & Cover Letters

The Truth About Lying On Your Resume

jobs2023-06-16T10:17:21-04:00General News, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Believe it or not, 85% of people admit to lying on their resume, and a misrepresentation of your skills or experience can only hurt you, if not immediately, then in the long run. It’s a quick way to burn bridges and hinder your reputation, and I can almost guarantee you will be found out. You may be thinking, “What’s the harm in a slight exaggeration?”, or worse, you may not even realize you’re doing it. We’re here to put your mind at ease so you can confirm your resume does not contain any of these falsifications, and if it does [...]

Understanding Burnout
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Understanding Burnout

Behind the Scenes, General News

Understanding Burnout

jobs2025-06-16T11:11:12-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News|

Burnout is defined as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Believe it or not, burnout is the #1 reason employees in the U.S. seek alternate employment. Although there is no specific medical diagnosis, it can be simpler to spot than you’d think. Here are ways to prevent burnout, and how to deal with it when it arises. […]

Deciding Between Multiple Job Offers
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Deciding Between Multiple Job Offers

Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How To

Deciding Between Multiple Job Offers

jobs2023-06-09T09:15:15-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News, How To|

A study of nearly 5,000 Gen Z’ers found that over 60% of full-time candidates receive multiple job offers during their search. To best decipher between offers, it’s important to learn all that there is to know about each job and organization. Gathering all the facts will help you conduct an analysis of all your offers and choose the right one. […]

This May Be Why You’re Struggling to Find Candidates
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This May Be Why You’re Struggling to Find Candidates

Behind the Scenes, How To

This May Be Why You’re Struggling to Find Candidates

jobs2023-06-01T10:13:37-04:00Behind the Scenes, How To|

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. […]

When Is Onboarding Complete?
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When Is Onboarding Complete?

How To, Job Efficiency

When Is Onboarding Complete?

jobs2023-05-30T14:22:17-04:00How To, Job Efficiency|

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! […]

No Call No Show = Missed Opportunities
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No Call No Show = Missed Opportunities

Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice

No Call No Show = Missed Opportunities

jobs2023-05-26T10:45:44-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice|

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 [...]