Finding the ideal person for your open company position is tough. A successful hire depends on much more than the skills and experiences listed on a resume. Job boards help. You get a screened list—often a big one—of people who appear able to rise to the occasion and help your company thrive. It’s a great
You got the interview. Congrats! The good news is you made it through the first screening stage. A lot of people don’t. This means, on paper, the company thinks you have what it takes to join their team—or they’re sufficiently intrigued and want a closer look. The not so great news? They’re want a look
At Shyft, we pride ourselves on being a tech savvy recruitment agency—but tech is not our only focus. While we have traditionally specialized in certain fields, we continually develop new specialty areas, because new people come to us for help. Regardless of the type of work you do, there are core commonalities. All businesses need
As a hiring manager, you know the workplace is constantly changing. Not long ago, for example, freelancing was pretty rare, but today, 53 million Americans freelance. This means there is quantity and quality available for you to access and it’s easier than ever to find the exact talent your business needs to thrive. More and
If your online portfolio is ready to be seen and admired, but no one seems to be looking, you need to market your marketing. It may seem daunting, but it’s easier than you think. You know why? You are marketing something that you know better than anyone else in the world. You are marketing you.
Experts say you have seven seconds to make a good first impression. Seven seconds to give the people you want to reach a reason to stop and look around. Seven seconds for the candidates you want to say yes or no to your company. Seven seconds in the infinity of cyberspace is chaos incarnate. Yet
The important difference here is with win-win-win, we all win. Me, too. I win for having successfully mediated a conflict at work. –Michael Scott, The Office When it comes to employee education, it might seem like it’s a one way street heading in the direction of the employee, but those benefits have a way of
Your company’s vision statement is inspiring. Your branding is tight. Your unique selling point sums up your company perfectly and sets you miles apart from the competition. Your corporate website looks so pretty it makes you want to cry. Then, out of the blue, your hard work is completely unraveled by a handful of angry,
Attrition. It’s the one word most hiring managers least want to hear—and for good reason. Attrition doesn’t just mean a simple loss of employees. It means that the loss of employees is more than an anomaly. It means—and this is where it hurts—that the loss of employees is part of a pattern. Losing employees is
A clearly-defined company culture is a major part of what attracts remarkable talent. If you want your business to stand out, you have to build it up from the inside with people who mesh well with your brand. Define Your Culture Before searching for candidates that seamlessly integrate into your corporate culture, you have to
