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Working with a recruiter is one of the best ways to find a great new job, but there are a lot of misconceptions about it. One of the most prominent is recruiters just want to score a quick placement, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. As staffing professionals, recruiters take pride in connectingRead more

First impressions mean a lot. An employee’s first day of work sets the tone for their tenure with the company, so you want it to exceed their expectations. If they end the day feeling unsure accepting the job was the right move, there’s a good chance they’ll be out the door in no time atRead more

These days, almost everyone has a digital footprint. Consequently, it’s easier than ever for potential employers to research you, and they’re taking full advantage. According to CareerBuilder, 70 percent of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring, according to a 2017 CareerBuilder survey. If you think trying to maintain a low profile willRead more

When filling light industrial positions, you have a non-negotiable set of hard skills that must be had by all successful candidates, but soft skills are just as important. These abilities aren’t necessarily listed on a resume or called out in a job interview, so you have to look closely and read between the lines. TheRead more

When preparing for a job interview, you expect to be asked “What are your strengths?” It’s a job interview standard, so prepare a response for it, but don’t stop there. Every question is actually an opportunity to highlight both your strengths and weaknesses — the latter of course being what you learned — so takeRead more

Millennials have been the largest generation in the U.S. workforce since 2015, but knowing how to reach them is still challenging for many managers. By now, you’ve realized you can’t employ the same tactics used on baby boomers and Gen-Xers, so you have to change your approach. Making much-needed adjustments to your workplace will helpRead more

Asking a candidate to describe their greatest weakness is one of the oldest job interview questions in the book, but it has become a standard for a reason. Not only does it help you gauge the person’s character and level of self-awareness, it also provides valuable information that can be used to effectively plan trainingRead more

Finding the right light industrial professionals to join your team is essential to the success of your company, but selecting them is often easier said than done. Rushing through the hiring process typically doesn’t end well, so take your time to make an informed decision. Everything from the manner in which you present your companyRead more

HR employees have to fulfill many roles within an organization, from meeting recruiting needs to handling training and solving employee problems.  Skilled HR staff may make the job look easy, but the reality is that even the best human resources professionals may become overworked, overwhelmed and overtired.  Your business needs effective human resources management toRead more