Becoming a Major Player in ‘The Second Act’
“The Second Act”- men and women over the age of 55 choosing to stay in, or re-enter, the job market is growing and the impact that it’s having on the workforce is becoming more pronounced.
Planning—The Key to Quality Talent Acquisition
Quality candidates—where are they, how can you get them, and how can you keep them? The upcoming candidate shortage, fueled by the imminent retirement of the Baby Boomer Generation, has been a well-documented fact. There is virtually no end to the amount of statistical data regarding this phenomenon.
Interviewing: Concentrate on Two Things
When it comes to a job interview, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. There are a lot of things to do beforehand and a lot of things to remember. However, during the interview itself—the actual process of being interviewed—there are just two things on which you need to concentrate.
The Power of a Positive Attitude
When you’re interviewing, you can bet that you’re being evaluated on your soft skills. That means the people interviewing you are evaluating how you’re interacting with them. If they don’t like you and how you’re interacting, you won’t get the offer, regardless of your talent. That’s why you must approach the entire interview process with a positive attitude.
Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc. Welcomes Midwest Headhunter to Team
Recruiter Jim Hipskind brings strong client relations and creative marketing to Animal Agriculture Recruiting Firm, Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc. Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc. welcomes their second new recruiter since Summer 2010, Jim Hipskind, as the newest member of their team. A Certified Personnel Consultant with over 24 years experience recruiting professionals in the processing, manufacturing, food and agriculture industries, he joins the team at a crucial point in the year and will focus on the swine and poultry markets.
Ten Keys to a Dynamite Resume
To help you construct a better, more powerful resume, here are 10 pointers and areas of consideration in regard to your resume’s content and presentation.
Communication: The Key to Attracting Top Talent
You know that your company is a great company to work for. But the bottom line when it comes to attracting top talent in the marketplace is that it doesn’t matter if you know. It matters if the talent knows.
Recruiting Top Talent Brings Power to New Heights as Economy Recovers
High unemployment means many candidates in the field, making locating top talent even more important. Experienced personnel looking to reenter the workforce provide the knowledge base and expertise needed to move competitive businesses to the next level. To stay ahead of this competition it remains important to grow power through top talent with years of experience.
Preparing for Your Annual Performance Review
(By Don Hunter) Performance reviews are one of the major ways that company officials determine whether or not employees receive an increase in their annual compensation. The good news? You can have a definite impact on their decision. Preparation prevents . . . well, you know the rest As with many aspects of your [...]
Behavioral-Based Interviewing and the STAR Approach
By Dan Simmons Behavioral-based interviewing is designed to help ensure more targeted and more successful hires. Although a resume is what initially catches the eye, it’s the characteristics and behaviors the candidate possesses that should ultimately dictate whether or not they’re hired. The first part of the behavioral-based interviewing process is to thoroughly evaluate [...]
