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 companies ranging from Fortune 100 firms to start-up businesses across many industries. He holds an MBA in finance from Benedictine University and pursued finance for his […]
How 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 next 20 years of his life, my son will learn to share his things, not just his feelings. He will come to understand that while […]
The 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. Recent breaches, including the “Russian Yahoo” login breach, disclosures of NSA surveillance, and the widely publicized hacking of retail stores like Sony, Scottrade and Target have […]
Top 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 set of challenges. Here are 8 things to consider when starting a search for UCaaS salespeople. Changing jobs means leaving money on the table. UCaaS salespeople […]
Talent War in Emerging Tech: 5G, Small Cell, Connected Tech, IoT/M2M
The emerging tech space is changing fast. Between 30 and 50 billion new IoT devices will be online by 2020. The emerging 5G network will boast a 1000x capacity increase and compatibility with new applications such as M2M, VR, AR, and connected things. Small cells and other related technologies are rapidly finding new niches. In […]
Large vs. Small Company Size: How to Pick the Best Fit
During a job search, candidates research many factors to determine whether a potential company is a good fit for them. Company size plays a major role in an employee’s experience, but many candidates do not consider how the company size will impact their careers. Here are 8 factors to consider when deciding whether a large company […]
5 Tips to Write a Better Job Description
Picture the last time you searched for a new job—you’ve grabbed your coffee and popcorn (because if you’re anything like me, you deserve a reward of caffeine and snacks for even considering this dreaded task) and you open your laptop. You begin your search with hope. You know the perfect job is out there and […]
3 Reasons Good Candidates Can Give Bad Interviews
The cost of a bad hire is substantial, sometimes up to three times the employee’s annual salary. The interview process is one of the only sources of information for an employer during the hiring process. Unfortunately, it is not a foolproof way to judge a candidate’s fit. Interviewing and job performance often use totally different […]
10 Tips to Attract Top Talent with a Good Hiring Process
Many companies lose top talent due to a poor interview process. Companies conduct interviews in the same way that they conduct business. Top talent knows what to look for in the interview process, so hiring managers should do the same. Below are 10 key tips to optimize the hiring process to attract top talent with […]
Starting a New Job: 15 Ways to Excel in the First 100 Days
It is perfectly normal to be nervous about starting a new job. In fact, Forbes ranks starting a new position as one of life’s most stressful experiences; the interview process is often long, emotions run high, and there is all the pressure that comes with wanting to do well. But don’t worry: an outstanding track record […]
