Category Archives: Effective Hiring

What Employees Aren’t Learning From Onboarding & Training

Erika Trautman — November 4, 2016 Follow @raptmedia— November 4, 2016 In a changing workforce dominated by digital transformation, an employee’s ability to learn and continue to develop professionally is crucial to their loyalty to a company or organization. Effective job training and professional development are not only prerequisites for long-term advancement, but they’re also … Continue reading What Employees Aren’t Learning From Onboarding & Training

9 Underrated Characteristics of Successful IT Staffing Professionals

by Kevin O’BrienOctober 25, 2016 Given the lucrative nature of the current IT staffing industry (holding strong at an annual 6% growth rate, according to Staffing Industry Analysts), it’s little surprise why people are attracted to a career path within the field. However, the plain truth is that not everyone is cut out to be … Continue reading 9 Underrated Characteristics of Successful IT Staffing Professionals

The Interview Evaluation Form That Will Help You Hire an Outstanding Marketer Every Single Time

by Mark Miller Follow @MMtwopointfiveOctober 23, 2016 Having the right evaluation tools and systems in place during and after a job interview makes all the difference in choosing the top performer from any candidate pool. One of the best ways to maximize your odds of a great hire is to use a specialized interview evaluation … Continue reading The Interview Evaluation Form That Will Help You Hire an Outstanding Marketer Every Single Time

You Already Have an Employer Brand…But is it a Positive Brand? [Part 2]

by Molly RiordanSeptember 28, 2016 Now that you know how important a positive brand is, how exactly do you go about improving and strengthening yours? Some aspects are very organic, and take time to develop, but without setting guiding principles your brand message won’t be clear, enticing or effective. To begin, take stock. Is your … Continue reading You Already Have an Employer Brand…But is it a Positive Brand? [Part 2]

How Your Resume Must Resemble a News Article to Get Past that First Scan

by Virginia Franco Follow @VAFrancoResumesOctober 17, 2016 The term “resume reading” should be obsolete in today’s job market. Given that the average reader spends between six and 20 seconds on the first pass, we should really refer to it as “resume scanning.” While the idea of scanning versus reading a resume may be terrifying – … Continue reading How Your Resume Must Resemble a News Article to Get Past that First Scan

You Already Have an Employer Brand…but is it a Positive Brand? [Part 1]

You Already Have an Employer Brand…but is it a Positive Brand? [Part 1] Posted by Molly Riordan August 26, 2016 You’ve probably heard the term “Employer Branding” and maybe even plan to look into it more when you can find the time. Frankly, it can’t wait much longer. Recruiting difficulties are among operators’ biggest concerns, … Continue reading You Already Have an Employer Brand…but is it a Positive Brand? [Part 1]