In the world of hiring, you will hear phrases like, “The candidate wasn’t a good culture fit.” As a hiring manager, you might have even said this yourself. But how often is what makes a good culture fit challenged? Not often enough. Too often the term “culture fit” is used as a reason for notRead more

Students, particularly college students, often look at graduation like a finish line; the day you are finally free of finals, late night studying, and living off of top ramen. At the beginning of your college experience that finish line seems so far away, but the “finish line” inevitably approaches and it’s all students can doRead more

Who makes an interview great, the candidate or the hiring manager? Trick question. The answer is actually both! For an interview to go well, a candidate has to be prepared, but it is equally as important for the interviewer to bring their A-game to the meeting. Much like an interviewee needs to prepare for theRead more

Long days, sunny weather, and a socially-packed schedule — that’s what summertime is all about, right?! The urban legend that summer is one of the worst times to find employment opportunities is long gone. The fear for most is that hiring slows down during these times because hiring managers (or yourself!) will have scheduling conflictsRead more

Congratulations, you’ve done it! You’ve made it through the interview process and have an offer on the table.  Now comes the hard part – negotiating your salary. This subject is one that produces anxiety and stress in the hearts of many. You might be thinking, “Why negotiate at all? After all, I’m being paid something,Read more

Hiring skilled professionals has always been a challenge, but especially now in 2018. With technology advancing at a rapid pace and more career opportunities available than ever before, finding a quality candidate to fill your open position might seem elusive.  If your organization lacks efficient hiring processes and tools it can be easy to makeRead more

You may have read a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which detailed that the unemployment rate in the United States is at a historic low of 3.9%; the lowest rate since 2000. To give some perspective, unemployment peaked at 10% in October 2009. Additionally, April 2017 marked the 91st consecutive month ofRead more

As a hiring manager, you might have mixed feelings about working with a recruiter. Sometimes when people consider the recruiting industry it can be confusing, unappealing, or maybe even negative. Perhaps you had a bad experience working with a staffing agency and swore them off altogether. Oftentimes, the lack of desire to work with aRead more

You’ve got your resume tightened up, your interview answers prepped and ready, and you have your references together, but when it comes down to it an interview is much more than just your qualifications on paper. The way you present yourself when meeting a hiring manager for the first time is crucial, and contributes toRead more

Whether you are a job seeker or a recruiter, experienced or inexperienced, there are always new lessons to be learned. One should always seek to learn from their mistakes, and the mistakes of others. The cost of integrity and honoring your personal and professional commitments is steep! You never know the doors that a casualRead more