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 […]
Coffee with a Recruiter, feat. Jonathan Lee
From professional development, to management, and even having experience recruiting himself, Blue Signal’s Senior Manager of Operations has extensive experience working with recruiters, candidates, clients, and the industry overall. In our newest installment of Blue Signal’s Coffee with a Recruiter series, Jonathan Lee shared with us a two part segment on some key things people […]
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.
Keeping Candidates Engaged During COVID-19
Despite hard times, many companies are still hiring because two things are certain: Top talent is always hard to find, no matter the situation. Right now, people are working from home – with a lot of time to look at new opportunities! In order to stay on top of the market and keep your company […]
7 Tips For the First Days of Your New Gig
You’ve landed a new job, congratulations — the hardest part is over! While surviving the interview process is something to celebrate, it’s important to keep up your A-game as you start your new role. Whether it’s applicants exaggerating on their resumes or employers overselling a role, it’s estimated that 20% of employee turnover happens in the […]
Recruiting: The Perfect Blend
Many professionals have worked with recruiters in some capacity or another throughout the course of their careers. It’s common knowledge that recruiters help businesses fill open roles with qualified professionals. But have you ever really thought of the logistics behind this? To be successful in sales, it takes a very particular combination of skills, attitude, […]
When Job Searching, Less is More
By Trevor Gamble There’s something fundamentally backward about the mindset most people have when searching for a job. The thought process goes something like this: “To earn a role, I need to submit as many applications and resumes as possible, cover all my bases for every company that relates to my experience, and gather as many interviews […]
How to Speed Up a Hiring Cycle by 50% or More
The average hiring cycle has risen sharply in the past few years (from 13 days to over 23 days). Some positions take even longer—2 months or more to make a hire. All of this lost time slows down team momentum and actually leads to a sloppier hiring process, not a more careful one. Not only that, […]
Why Customer Experience Should Matter to Recruiters
Recently I was asked, “When you are working on a search for one of your best clients, and the resumes come to you, how quickly can you determine if it is someone your client will be interested in?” I was honest and admitted it only took about five seconds. He gasped on the other end […]
Job Ads Should Look More Like Dating Profiles – Here’s Why.
Picture seeing an online dating profile like this: Requirements: Must do all chores (laundry, all cleaning, bills), plus more as needed. Must be willing to make sandwiches on demand and cook all meals 5+ times per week. Minimum 700+ credit score and excellent budgeting skills required. Must be able to handle difficult in-laws. Who would swipe […]
