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If you’re an employer looking to hire in the second quarter of 2019, you’ve probably experienced one of the following scenarios: A lack of applicants for open positions Candidates applying for open positions who aren’t qualified Applicants making it through the hiring process, only to reject or fail to respond to employment offers Thanks to an unemployment rate that has fallen to a near-historic low of 3.6%, these scenarios are becoming all-too common for employers across jus...

On Sunday, March 17, 2019, Shyft Careers turned two years old, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We are so fortunate to be able to serve such spectacular clients and talented candidates. So, thank you. Thank you for putting your faith in us and thank you for trusting us to meet your employment needs. Shyft has come a long way in two years. Beyond the many dozens of lives we’ve changed for both employers and candidates, we like to think that we’ve played a small role in moving...

We’ve all had that one employee who fits perfectly into the business. The person who has your back and gives you the comfort of knowing every job will be handled just the right way. You don’t even think about them leaving. After all, you love them, and they love you. Why on Earth would they want to leave? Then one day, out of the blue, they pull you aside and tell you they’re doing just that. They’re leaving, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Your stomach drops, your palms get ...

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 list, but it’s up to you to do the heavy lifting and determine which one is the right fit. No Haystacks—Just Needles What if you didn’t need to dedicate so much of your time and re...

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 a few others, as well.   The really good news is you now get to show them why you’re the best choice. Follow these first interview tips to make sure you are. Become an Intervi...

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 to be tech savvy to compete in today’s competitive candidate arena. Every industry needs not only good people, but the right people, to do the work. A Fit-Firs...

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 more small and large businesses are filling immediate and ongoing needs by outsourcing work rather than hiring full-time workers. Looking at just a few of the benefits, i...

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. We’ll show you how to gain traction by taking just three steps. Step One: Every marketing professional needs a personal unique selling proposition. Marketing your online portfolio is more than sho...

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 these chaotic seven seconds compose the timeframe for determining whether the people you need to keep moving your company forward decide if they want to get to know you.  Shyft makes the most of thes...

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 making their way back to the company and providing real value for everyone involved. Not to outdo the great Michael Scott or anything, but we might even say employee education ...