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What to do with your message. Be bold! There may be no better advice than that when it comes to pursuing your dream job. After reading our first post, Getting Started, you should have now identified the companies that interest you, the specific departments within these companies, and the titles of key managers responsible for
Timing is Everything. While candidates progress through your hiring process they will certainly experience emotional ups and downs. As we discussed in our previous contribution to this topic, Making a Job Offer That Gets Accepted, it is good to remember that the fear of change and the unknown will be at the heart of these
Crafting Your Message. Maybe you could “Luck Into” your dream job and career. But, do you really want to depend on luck for your future? A proactive approach will win-out over luck almost every time. Becoming pro-active in landing your dream job starts with self-assessment. Ponder these questions as you gather information used to craft
Has there been a time where you made a job offer and were turned down? Have you ever wondered if your offer was too high or too low? Have you had a job offer remain out there for days on end with no certainty on which direction the candidate was going to go? Of course
Part 1: Everyone has a dream job, but based on the person, that job may look different depending on their values. For some people, they may desire a big paycheck and title. For others, they may want a job that makes a positive impact on the world by helping people. Whatever your dream may be,
Expanding your pool of applicants will allow you to bring more qualified candidates
Posted atWhen searching for your next employee, do not limit yourself to only applicants with experience relevant to your open position. We have all experienced a situation where we hired an employee with “perfect” qualifications, who ended up being unsuccessful. We can also recall employees hired without the perfect background that ended up a tremendous success.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is becoming a common term in the business world as it has proven to be an important factor in employee success. Additionally, with the importance of company culture today, EQ may be the most important factor in building a great one. EQ is essentially a person’s ability to understand and relate to
What is the difference between Contingent and Retained Recruiting Services
Posted atThis is a common question asked by companies thinking about the use of recruiting services. Initially, one might guess that the difference is as simple as how the recruiting agency is paid for their services. The contingency recruiter receives their fee only when the company hires a candidate they referred, conversely under a retained search
Every day we hear about another company allowing certain employees to work remotely. The idea seems good. But is it? While it has become common place to encourage or allow employees to work remotely, recent research might suggest the decision has consequences. Ultimately, doing what makes the most sense for your business will be the
The success of your business relies on the quality of your workforce, which makes finding the right person for your staffing need critical. Therefore, partnering with the right staffing or recruiting firm is also critical to the success of your company. So how do you choose the right agency to partner with? We (WorkRocket) have