A Major Hiring Mistake
Given enough chances, every hiring manager will eventually make a bad hire — it’s as inevitable as death and taxes. And just as fun. Some managers will experience this early on, while others may go years before their first major hiring mistake. However, if you hire enough people, eventually you will pick someone who does […]
Holiday Season Positions
According to recent studies, two in five retailers plan to hire seasonal employees this year, which is an increase from last year’s 39 percent to 43 percent. A percentage of these companies will transition some seasonal employees into full-time, permanent positions. Though holiday season positions happen mostly in retail and shipping, other industries may have the need to bring on temporary employees through the end of […]
Longer to Hire Average Time
U.S. employers are taking longer to fill vacant positions, on average it is taking 25 days, that is a 13-year high! Bigger companies with 5,000 or more employees are taking even longer to hire at 58.1 working days. Working days are considered Monday through Saturday. Typically, a longer time between employers advertising a job and […]
Your Hiring Process Takes Too Long
Research has proven that when companies take too much time to make a hiring decision, they miss out on the top talent. If you have found yourself in the position of wondering about the employee that got away, you’re not alone.
Quality Candidate Vs. Qualified Candidate: Can You Have Both?
We’ve all used the clichés… Life is a mirror. You get what you give. If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. Phrases like these are commonly known because they are the reality that many people may find difficult to emulate. When looking for the right candidate, how can you tell if they live by […]
Why Didn’t I Get Hired?
Why you didn’t get hired. You got the interview and thought it went well, but you didn’t get the job. The news that you didn’t get the job can leave someone confused and devastated. You go through all the steps you took and try to remember what was said in the interview that could […]