As technology progresses, the way employers find and retain employees changes as well. Now more than ever, companies are using tools like social media to find top talent to add to their teams. In fact, 79% of job seekers use their social accounts to find job opportunities. Here are a few ways social media can… Read More »
As National Safety Month comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on things that you can do to keep yourself and your co-workers safe throughout the year. The best way to stay safe at work is to choose proactive safety, which means focusing on incident prevention. Here are a few tips to help identify… Read More »
The goal of any hiring manager is to find the best fit for the role and the company. But many recruiters and hiring managers are likely to find that they might miss out on top talent, even when they have the best of intentions Unconscious bias can prevent workforces from seeing the full benefits of… Read More »
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 »