In a recent interview Tim Ryan (U.S. Chairman, PwC) stated “The war for talent is over. Talent won.”; in addition, The US economy added a whopping 517,000 jobs in January. So where does that leave your executive hiring process and strategies? With countless options available to job seekers—from associates to executives—companies must provide a positive […]
Top 20 Engineering Interview Questions
The engineering industry is as competitive as ever for top talent due to recent explosive growth. In fact, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts nearly 140,000 new engineering jobs to be available by 2026. This exponential growth and competitive market means preparing for key engineering interview questions is crucial, whether you are an […]
The Benefits of Responding to Recruiters’ LinkedIn Messages
Receiving unexpected LinkedIn messages from a recruiter can spark all kinds of feelings. On the one hand, you may feel flattered that someone thinks you are well-qualified for a position they are trying to fill. However, on the other hand, you may also feel nervous about responding, or annoyed because you have a great job, […]
Top 20 Interview Questions to Ask a Sales Executive
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 […]
Recruiting Across Different Generations
The Generational Divide: Recruiting Employees Across Different Generations Today’s workforce currently includes four generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. With so many differing ideals and motivators, avoiding conflict and fostering cohesion between these age groups is essential. To create a robust and diverse workplace, examine your recruitment process, job advertising, employee benefits […]
Blue Signal Success Stories, Client Testimonials
Over the last nine years, Blue Signal has worked with hundreds of clients in various industries, successfully executing over 2,250 searches. With over 200 years of combined recruiting experience, we have found that supporting others in fulfilling their goals is the most rewarding part of the job. We love the opportunity to help others in […]
5 Tips for Hiring without Meeting In Person
Despite the havoc COVID-19 has wreaked on the stock market, major industries, and some smaller businesses – many companies are still hiring. However, this presents its own unique set of problems, as hiring managers search to find safe ways to conduct interviews. Today’s technology allows people to communicate without meeting face to face, but many […]
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 […]
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 […]
Believe it or Not: Recruiting Edition
People can be full of surprises. And there is nothing quite like the stress and excitement of a new job. With a combined 99 years in recruiting – here are some of the worst (possibly best?) recruiting stories Blue Signal has seen. (Disclaimer: Names and details have been altered to protect privacy.) A Retention […]
