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How Successful Hiring Managers Prep for Interviews
Many hiring managers think of the in-person interview as a meeting where it is the candidate’s responsibility to impress them. However, an effective hiring cycle is a process that starts […]
Read MoreHow to Deliver a Better Performance Review
Performance reviews are a discussion on what both the employee and manager can improve on, and how to create an action plan to accomplish those goals. While employers have traditionally […]
Read More6 Reasons to Use a 3rd-Party Recruiting Firm
When a family sells their home with no middle-man, there is a small chance that they could make a quick sale for a good price, but they are almost guaranteed […]
Read MoreBuilding a Better Succession Plan
Many companies look at succession planning only at the executive level – something that C-levels submit to the board once per year. This approach makes it easy to fall into […]
Read MoreHiring Managers: Have a Better Consultation Call with Recruiters
The typical job order procedure goes something like this: Fix up an old job description or use an HR-provided template. Send to the recruiter of choice, sometimes with a quick […]
Read MoreThe Changing DAS Space and the Looming Skills Gap
The Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) market has made important gains in the past several years. The United States is the world leader in 4G technology (with 5G in the works), […]
Read MoreThe Dos and Don’ts of Leaving a Job
The resignation period can be dicey. Tensions run high, and there is a lot of confusion and decision-making to get through. It is important to be gracious and work hard […]
Read MoreBuilding an Effective Employee Onboarding Program
Closing the deal on a new hire can be a relief, but a signed job offer is not the end of the hiring process. New employees need a strong onboarding […]
Read MoreBlue Signal Welcomes Aboard Art Reed!
Blue Signal welcomes aboard Art Reed, our newest senior executive recruiter. Art Reed has over 20 years of experience in the business world. He has held senior-level management positions with […]
Read MoreHow to Talk Like a Two-Year Old and Still Win at Your Job
“Mine, give it back!” “No! I don’t want to!” Have you ever heard a two-year-old say this? My son does—he says exactly what he wants, no questions asked. Over the […]
Read MoreThe War on Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity risks pose the most serious economic and national security challenges of the 21st century. The importance stems from businesses’ inability to fight back in the cyber war. They are simply ill-equipped. […]
Read MoreTop UCaaS Salespeople Are Hard to Find
UCaaS is a growing field, but it is increasingly difficult to find qualified, top-performing salespeople who know the space well. The hiring cycle for UCaaS salespeople comes with a unique […]
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