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Trends to Watch:

Date: 12.03.2019 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

The year 2020 will mark fierce competition among employers who want to hire and, more importantly, retain the best talent at their organizations. After all, unemployment in the U.S. is hovering at near-historic lows, with the most recent Employment Situation report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics illustrating that the unemployment...

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...

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...

BLS Employment Situation Report: August 2019

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 You Can Successfully Negotiate Sign-on Perks and Benefits at Your New Job

Date: 11.07.2019 | Posted by: Nadeane Gillies

Unemployment remains low and companies are scrambling to fill open positions. As a candidate, that puts you in a great position to negotiate more during the offer stage and ensure your needs are met before accepting. This can come in the form of many things, such as a higher salary, title...