The economy increasingly elevates flexible work: whether it’s remote work, a focus on freelancing, or increasingly, the use of contractor positions. While a contractor role isn’t always right for candidates, these positions offer benefits that could help you achieve your career goals. Why consider a contractor position for your next job? Here are six of… Read More »
It’s National Safety Month and a great time to talk about one of the most important topics in telecoms: safety. As you know, OSHA requires you to train workers on any hazards they may encounter while at work, from electrical hazards to work at heights. For many employers, safety training (and OSHA training in general)… Read More »
Social media is a minefield, but it’s also a golden opportunity. In today’s world, you can get hired for your dream job without even submitting an application. At the same time, hiring managers and recruiters scan profiles with an eagle eye. One study published in the International Journal of Selection and Assessment found that recruiters… Read More »
LinkedIn is an invaluable resource for your talent pipeline. And if you’re not using it, you could be missing out on the chance to snag top talent at a rate that’s faster than the traditional recruitment process. Even better, you can use LinkedIn to promote job listings for free. How do you make the most… Read More »
Job interviews are like first dates. No matter how many you got through, you never get past the nerves. While many of the questions and even the surroundings can be similar, there are too many variables. You never know fully what to expect. At the same time, you should remember: making it to the interview… Read More »
Here’s a statistic that’s sure to confirm what you already suspect: a survey from Checkster found that 78% of candidates admitted to or would consider lying on a job application. In fact, the number of people who wouldn’t embellish the truth was so small they were a minority. Hiring managers are no stranger to exaggerated… Read More »
Did you know that 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn when placing new candidates? The job market is healthy, and hiring managers and recruitment pros see LinkedIn as a way of accessing skilled talent who might not see their job ads. Your LinkedIn profile is a passive job-hunting strategy that could land you the job you… Read More »
Writing a job description is as much an art as it is a science. The good news is that using the internet that generates data produce unique insights, which help you write the descriptions that attract the best candidates. Statistics from LinkedIn tell you that: Shorter posts (1-300 words) generate 8.4% more applications Most candidates… Read More »
How often do you update your resume? If you haven’t seen it in a while, the best time to spruce it up is now. Regular updates to your resume keep your resume current with the job market and expectations. It also re-familiarizes you with your experience, so interview prep is much less work. So before… Read More »
The way the world works is changing. We use increasingly streamlined communication and collaboration processes. Even the practice of employment no longer looks the same because the same streamlining allows for increases in freelance and contractor work. Business leaders now have more hiring choices than before: it’s increasingly rare for every worker to be a… Read More »