Hiring Advice
Hiring Managers: What’s the Norm for Candidate Job Tenure?
For most hiring managers and human resources leaders, job tenure is a big consideration when reviewing a job candidate’s resume and work history. Generally, the thought process goes like this: How long has this job candidate been with their current employer? How long did they stay in previous roles? What does this employment history tell…
Embrace Career Gaps to Unleash Untapped Talent
In the worlds of job hunting and talent acquisition, where resumes are closely scrutinized, gaps in employment history often raise eyebrows. Human resources professionals and hiring managers can be too quick to dismiss job candidates based on these gaps without delving into the circumstances behind them. There’s a valuable lesson to be learned from a…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Pressure We are living in a world where there is constant pressure from every angle. Pressure to work harder, work less, be a better parent/spouse/friend, be thinner, eat healthier, exercise more, or be more confident in who you are as you are. We feel it at work, at home, in our community, from social media,…
8 Steps in Creating Urgency to Win the Best Talent
Listen (6:09): After a persistent two-year trend, 2023 remains a candidate-driven hiring market. Greater determination and finesse in your recruiting process are more important than ever and crucial to successful talent acquisition. There is a need for a sense of urgency because the top-quality candidates you’re hoping to attract will likely have multiple job…
10 Truths: The Real Value in Talent Recruiting
Recruiting is a critical process that goes beyond simply filling jobs and staffing vacancies. Finding qualified candidates who align with your company’s values, culture, mission, and goals is essential for your organization’s success and growth in the short and long term. When determining whether your human resources department, recruiting team, or hiring managers should…
5 Reasons Why Candidates Struggle to Find a Job
Are you getting discouraged with your job search, or starting to wonder why you’re not being hired? I’ve been in the professional recruiting world since 2019, and wanted to share 5 common reasons I’ve seen as to why candidates might struggle to find a full-time job. You Feel Lost in the Crowd There are tons…
5 Must-Read Books for Recruiters & Hiring Managers
August 9th is National Book Lovers Day, a day to put our smart phones down and get back to the basics of reading a good old book. What better day to share these 5 great reads for recruiters and hiring managers? Grab a coffee, find a comfy couch, and read about recruitment and hiring strategies…
Vacation Time: What’s the Magic Number of Days?
If you’re considering or reassessing how much vacation time to offer employees and job candidates in today’s highly competitive hiring market, you’re not alone. Corporate America’s administrative policies and employee benefits packages have dramatically evolved in recent years in response to the growing demands and expectations of today’s workforce. Among today’s workers and job…
Should I Use a Recruiter for My Music Company?
Deciding whether to use a staffing and recruiting firm for your music agency, record label, music label, advertising company, music publishing, or media company can be a big decision. Here are some things to consider as you explore using a recruiting agency for the music industry: Proven Recruiting Experience: Look for a recruiting company with…
How Can My Company Better Support Disabled Workers?
With July 26th being National Disability Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to connect on ways to better support disabled workers. National Disability Independence Day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and works to ensure equal opportunities for those…
