Blog

Month: November 2019

How Job Candidates and Interviewers Can Communicate with Each Other Successfully

Date: 11.21.2019 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

The job interview is the first opportunity for job candidates and employers to get to know one another in person. It’s a critical step in the recruiting process because it gives employers the chance to learn more about a candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, while also enabling the candidate to see if...
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3 Ways to Successfully Assess a Candidate with Little Industry Experience

Date: 11.13.2019 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

When hiring for an open role, experience isn’t everything. In fact, it should only be part of the reason you bring someone to your company. There are many other qualities that will enable employees to thrive and provide value to your organization, and it’s important to evaluate candidates on these attributes...
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BLS Employment Situation Report: August 2019

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Date: 11.12.2019 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

Sep 06, 2019 The August Employment Situation showed a nonfarm payroll employment increase of 130,000, which comes off the heels of a higher increase of 164,000 jobs for July. Notably, this missed estimates by economists and media publications that predicted higher job growth for the month. More specifically, CNBC reported that Wall Street...

How to Hire More Effectively in a Tight Labor Market

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Date: 11.05.2019 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

National unemployment remains at record lows, especially in the executive, managerial and professional labor market. In fact, unemployment in this sector has been hovering around 3.3% most recently, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers. As a result, many businesses are struggling to find the best talent, with the...