Finding a job has always been more or less challenging and, the pandemic has made this task even more difficult for some. The difference between the supply and demand of suitable positions has become so vast that many people are willing to move across the country to find employment. While bigger cities do not necessarily […]
4 Tips for Senior Job Seekers Living with Disabilities
If you find yourself looking for a new job while in retirement, you’re not alone. Many seniors are trading in leisure time for extra income, but finding a position after retiring can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. If you are a senior living with a disability, the process can be even […]
2021 Jobs on the Rise: How 2020 Shaped New Trends and Created a Surge In Demand
As we settle into 2021, it has become evident how much has shifted in the workforce – especially considering what jobs are in demand. 2020, the year of unprecedented times, has brought us a completely new list of roles and industries that are rapidly hiring and ready to be capitalized on. Diversity and inclusion consulting […]
If You’re Not Looking Forward to Mondays: Why You Might Need a New Job
If you’re not looking forward to Mondays, it might be time for a new job. You know what we’re talking about. It’s a staple in American workplace comedies, having a main character suffer from a “case of the Mondays.” We’ve coined the phrase “Sunday Scaries” to describe the impending workweek that we dread during the […]
How to Optimize your LinkedIn Profile – Candidate Edition
A CareerBuilder study found that 58% of employers conduct social media screenings to look for information supporting a candidate’s qualifications for a job. If the decision came down to you and another candidate – with the same exact qualifications AND a strong LinkedIn following – who do you think they would choose? Today, your online […]
New Hire Checklist, Ensuring Retention and Engagement
Ever thought that there ought to be some sort of guide on hiring? No one truly prepares you for the responsibilities you will undertake after finding a good candidate. You’ve made the right hire, but now what? Blue Signal might have your solution! Read on for a comprehensive new hire checklist that can help take […]
Why Your Job Postings aren’t Getting the Right Applicants
Filling an open role is stressful enough. Between finding coverage of the responsibilities for the role and also finding time to interview candidates, the search can become its own full time job. Recruiterbox estimates it takes a full 38 hours dedicated to a candidate search from job posting to signing contracts – and that’s only […]
Guide to Working from Home with Roommates, Spouse, Kids, or Parents
Helpful tips and tricks to co-habitating and co-working with all members of your household while working from home.
Leveraging COVID in an Interview to Gain Insight into Company Culture
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused unmeasurable hardships on people and businesses worldwide, yet unwittingly brought about some of the greatest innovation and adaptation we will ever see in our lifetime. Companies all over the world have reimagined their customer experience, relocated their workforce, and deployed incredible technologies that have prioritized safety and security in spite […]
Staying Virtually Connected – 5 Tips to Elevate Your Email Marketing
Did you know that at least 99% of consumers check their email on a daily basis? With the majority of companies going fully virtual and more people opting to stay home when possible due to COVID-19, the population’s online presence has skyrocketed. If there was ever a time to step up your digital marketing efforts, […]
