Job Description Updates That Will Gain You More Applicants
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Job Description Updates That Will Gain You More Applicants

Think of how much effort job seekers put into their resumes—agonizing over every word, weighing potential formats, obsessively proofreading it over and over. Do you put the same care into crafting your job descriptions? You probably should. After all, in most cases, these posts provide your main introduction to the talent you hope to recruit….

What You Should Already Know About the Employer Before Going Into The Interview

What You Should Already Know About the Employer Before Going Into The Interview

Success usually requires significant preparation. That’s certainly true for job interviews. Headed into your meeting with a prospective employer, you should already know as much as possible about the company. Armed with this information, you can raise your chances of scoring the job. Rather than treating each interview as a generic event, your research allows…

The Cost-Effective Benefits of Partnering With a Staffing Company
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The Cost-Effective Benefits of Partnering With a Staffing Company

Finding the ideal employees can represent an expensive proposition. While the amount changes based on the position and the circumstances surrounding the hire, one estimate put the average cost of recruiting a new employee at around $4,000. However, you can take steps to reduce that amount. Specifically, a partnership with a staffing company can cut…

5 Reasons Why You Should Accept a Position That Challenges You
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5 Reasons Why You Should Accept a Position That Challenges You

You’re probably not that enthusiastic about heading to your job each day. That’s not a personal judgment — it’s a statistical fact. To remedy that boredom and frustration and to push your career to new heights, you should seek out a position that challenges you. First, let’s look at those stats. One study found that…

How Contract Work Can be The Resume Builder You Need
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How Contract Work Can be The Resume Builder You Need

Often, contract work can grow into permanent jobs. One study showed that almost three-quarters of short-term assignments (72%) can lead to staff positions. But even when this isn’t true, a contract posting can become a crucial career enhancer, building your resume and acting as a long-term stepping stone. This fact has become even more important…

Onboarding and Retention! Is Your Onboarding Process Setting Your Top Candidates Up For Success?

Onboarding and Retention! Is Your Onboarding Process Setting Your Top Candidates Up For Success?

It’s your new hire’s first day on the job. Too early to worry about them leaving? Not really. Retention begins the minute your fresh employee begins their tenure at your company. Statistics show that a strong onboarding process can make a major difference in keeping your best talent over the long haul. One study showed…