Discussing Salary in Interviews

You found the perfect candidate that aligns with the job requirements you’re looking to apply for that open position, but what approach should you take when discussing salary in an interview? Start off by reviewing your compensation budget with HR. What can you cap at? Can you add bonus incentives? Is a counteroffer going to

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Stand Out

Are you struggling to get an interview?  Do you apply to job after job with no callbacks? Are you ready to throw in the towel? There are countless reasons your resume could be getting passed over.  Most of the reasons are nonsense but don’t worry, there are other options out there. So, what are the

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Be the person you want to work with

Talent, education, and competency may be important factors, but they are simply not enough in today’s competitive market. If given the choice, most of us would rather work with someone we like over someone who is capable but don’t feel connected with.  The reason?  People who like each other feel connected and good things happen

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Don’t Dread Your Next Meeting

It is easy to dread meetings. A whole hour away from work when so many other tasks could be accomplished during that time period? Why would you want that? Thinking about it from a different perspective, there are many important goals a meeting accomplishes: Opinions can be shared more easily and different opinions are recognized.

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Even remote workers want to be part of the gang

Companies in the U.S. are offering more remote work options to employees. One-third of the workers in the U.S. work remotely. The benefits are undeniable to the employee: independence, no commute, more time with family and friends. However, a new study shows that remote workers are more likely to quit because they are lonely and

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Benefits of Paid Time Off

Offering paid time off (PTO) to your employees often pays dividends for the employer in the form of the employees’ physical and mental health, attitudes toward work, and productivity. Disconnecting from work, especially from a stressful or demanding job, will afford your team member a welcome break from their daily routine, allowing them the chance

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Client satisfaction reports

Are you talking to your recruiting teams to see how they feel the client relationship is going? Once a month we ask the recruiters to list out all the hiring managers that they have worked with in that month. Then we ask them to rate the relationship with that manager. The recruiter then rates the

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Rejecting candidates without burning bridges

Recruiters reject more candidates than they hire.  Learning how to do it with grace will create a positive candidate experience. Candidates who feel they had a positive experience with your company regardless of the hiring outcome, are more likely to consider future job opportunities with your company. Reject candidates as soon as possible: By reaching

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Be curious when recruiting.

When recruiting, it’s necessary to get familiar with all aspects of the job description as well as the company you are recruiting for. This can turn the process into a learning opportunity and ultimately help you reach the goal of finding the right candidates. Learn about the company’s successes, their goals for the future, the

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Planning your interview from start to finish will allow you to maintain a professional relationship with a candidate.

Interview etiquette is a two-way street. As recruiters, we expect an interview to go a certain way and expect candidates to behave in a certain manner. We have various standards that we expect candidates to adhere to. These standards can include anything from posture and eye contact to tone of voice and proper speech. If

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