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So you’ve never worked with a recruiter…
Good thing Savannah Gregory has pulled together a list of FAQs to put to bed any worries you may have about welcoming this potential partner in your job search.
Best Questions to Ask in an Interview to Impress Employers
One of the many common mistakes you can make [in an interview] is not asking (the right) questions at the end when it’s your turn to do the interviewing. Kevin Haines shares his top questions to impress the hiring committee in your next interview.
The Sourcing Process: A First Step in Finding Your Next Hire
Sourcing is not a one-size-fits-all process and the nuance entailed is crucial to being successful in your search. Jeff Seidl elaborates on the first few steps he takes when sourcing for a new role and how building a candidate pipeline is key to the recruiting process.
The Follow-Up: Post-Interview Strategies & Best Practices
By now we all know the job market moves quickly and the talent pool is endless. Recruiters are speaking to a high volume of candidates per week and hiring managers are moving forward to interview just a fraction of those screened and submitted. Follow these tips to help you stand out in the interview process.
What the h*ll is a fractional executive?
Tight labor market, out-of-control stock market … a fractional exec may be just what you need to provide your company the executive-level leadership to succeed, in a part-time capacity.
A Day in the Life of a Talent Manager
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Talent Manager? Alyssa Maziarz walks us through a typical day for her, from morning to evening and everything in between. Check out what her day entails and see if maybe recruiting is in your future…
From the desk of Sam Y: “The incredible value of diversity of thought”
Samantha Yanczak writes this article as a follow up to “Wow… Recruit-adelphia” to elaborate on the value of diversity of thought and the possibilities that could arise if we took the time to look at our current teams and people and see where there is a hidden passion, or a spark for something that maybe they have never done before - and we teach them how to get there!
Beyond Pride: The Impact of an Inclusive Workplace
Did you know openly LGBTQ+ individuals make up 5.9% of the U.S. workforce? Keyword: openly. That number is likely much higher as many surveyed may not be comfortable with openly identifying as LGBTQ+ in their workplace. Our team of talent acquisition professionals elaborates on ways employers can build an inclusive workplace (and in turn, a more successful business).
From the desk of Sam Y: “Wow... Recruit-adelphia.”
In the first of our “From the Desk of…” series, Samantha Yanczak writes about her eye-opening experience at Recruit-adelphia and what she thinks is the missing piece for talent acquisition professionals. “…what I saw last week was the TA community coming together to better ourselves, to bring tangible practices back to our respective organizations, and most importantly, I saw nothing but love and camaraderie amongst those in attendance.”
Event Recap: Recruit-adelphia 2022
A recruiter, hiring manager, and DEI strategist walk into a club… Okay, maybe it was the Fitler Club, nearly 100 business professionals joined them, and this probably isn’t the punch line you were hoping for. But it got your attention, right? Good, because we’ve got a lot to share.
DEI Recruiting Tips
As the Ultimate Connectors, we value our ability to bring many different perspectives to the table in order to enhance teams. And in everything we do, we encourage the businesses we work with to do the same. We gathered tips from our DEI-certified recruiters to support your DEI recruiting practices better.
Why Culture Matters
One of the biggest, and often forgotten, factors of a company’s success is its culture. Sarah Herrmann shares some key reasons you might want to re-take a look at yours.
12 Tips for a Successful First Day on the Job
Gearing up for your first day at the new job? Whether fully remote, hybrid, or in-office, you want to make a good first impression. Check out these 12 tips Kevin Haines shared for a successful first day.
Guest Blog: How I’m Using My Past Mental Health Struggles to Change the World Today
In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, our Health & Wellness ERG tapped Jessica Sikora of SUPERBANDS to explore the importance of recognizing mental health struggles and offer a way to support young adults with these struggles in their formative years.
How employers can stay competitive in the current job market
Hiring began to soar in mid-2021 and companies were finding themselves in a war for talent. Candidates were actively interviewing with multiple organizations, receiving multiple offers at a time and the competition became fierce. Now if your company isn’t offering the best of anything, you are going to find yourself in a troubling situation.
You got a counter offer. Now what?
You accepted a new job offer, give your 2 weeks’ notice, and next thing you know, your current manager tells you “you’re too valuable and we can’t afford to lose you. We’re prepared to give you a promotion & a salary increase.” Now what happens? Theresa Savage walks through some things to consider before making your next move. #JunoTips
What NOT to Include on Your Resume
There are many things you can add to your resume to highlight your skills and how you could be an asset to a new organization. But have you thought about the things you should avoid adding? Take a few moments to review our tips on what NOT to add to your resume this year in order to land that interview.
Guest Blog: How to Have a Voice in a Typically Male-Dominated Workforce
During Women’s History Month, Laura Pierce, Vice President - Global Human Resources at SP Industries, Inc. took some time to think about what #breakingthebias means and shares the tactics that work for her as a leader, especially as the only female on an all-male executive team.
Guest Blog: 3 Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses
A truly holistic diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy includes taking the work outside your organization to impact local communities. Kaela Blanks, M.S., SHRM-SCP, offers 3 ways to support Black-owned businesses in honor of Black History Month.
Executive Hiring Trends of 2022
Hiring high-impact Senior Leadership & Executives still remains critical across organizations and in the midst of the current candidate landscape, it is making this harder - read: more interesting - than ever before. Samantha Yanczak gives an overview of the strategies, best practices, and trends for Executive Search in 2022.