Sales roles in particular have some of the highest turnover rates when compared to any other department or industry. Because of this, it’s important to productively utilize your time interviewing, on-boarding, and training a new sales executive. As a hiring manager, it’s crucial you go into each interview as prepared as possible in order to […]
Top 5 Hiring Trends in 2022
Looking back on 2021 hiring trends, the hiring industry has learned a lot about how to pivot and excel in an ever-changing job market. As we’ve already started to see the many differences we’ll navigate in 2022, some hiring trends will remain the same. The war for talent is still prevalent and the candidate-driven job […]
5 Ways to Recognize a Toxic Work Culture During an Interview
Today’s job market has pulled a complete 180 on how we envision the hiring process. Candidates, especially in more specialized fields, have their pick of opportunities – with the focus shifting on applicants and cultural fit, rather than just job openings and necessity. The silver lining to this shrinking talent pool is the sense of […]
Video Interview Tips and Tricks
With today’s shift to more remote working options and reliance on technology within the interview process, new skills need to be developed by candidates that are seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it’s safety concerns, ease of scheduling, reduced travel, or any other multitude of reasons – video interviews are one of the […]
HOW TO SCORE YOUR NEXT GIG WITH A THANK YOU NOTE
The interview process can be extensive, with multiple interview sessions, required personality and skill assessments, and delayed response times. Several candidates never hear back from interviewers, leaving many to wonder what they could have done differently to set them apart. While not required, thank you notes are a guaranteed way to leave a lasting impression […]
“Why Haven’t I Heard Back from My Interviewer?”
“Why haven’t I heard back from my interviewer?” This is one of the most common questions asked by candidates. According to a CareerBuilder study, as many as 75% of applicants say they never hear back from companies they have applied for. Companies looking for help are companies that need help, and their lack of communication […]
How to Stand Out in your Next Zoom Interview
Consider the goals of your typical interview: you want to make a good impression, you want to seem prepared and knowledgeable, and you want to stand out among the other candidates in the pipeline. With video interviews, all these goals remain the same, but the strategy for accomplishing them has shifted. Here are some ways […]
Best Practices for Video Interviews in the Midst of COVID-19
Amid the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus – also referred to as COVID-19 – many organizations are opting to go remote in order to slow the spread among their employees, students, and travelers. Companies like Twitter, Microsoft, and Apple are heading up the shift. So far, school districts, professional sports leagues, food service companies, and […]
Interview Tips – Downloadable Guide
Companies often use interviews as the first step in the hiring process. An interviewer’s goal is to determine whether the candidate possesses the technical skills for the position, can speak to the desired qualifications and accomplishments, fits the company culture, and is truly interested in the opportunity. The candidate’s goal is to gather information about […]
The Importance of Candidate Experience
With the job market being at an all-time high, and unemployment at record lows, companies are in dire need for top talent. This is creating more competition among employers and as a result it is fostering a more particular candidate pool. Candidate experience plays a huge factor for a company’s hiring processes with more than […]
