In-House Hiring Vs. Using a Recruiting Firm: What’s Best in Today’s Market?

HR manager struggles to review candidates virtually because she's not using a recruiting firm.

One key decision that many companies have to make today is whether to hire in-house or use a recruiting firm. Factors such as current market conditions, budgetary restrictions, and the nature of the position itself all play a part in determining which option would be better for your business. Of course, both paths have their […]

How To Find and Apply for Business Awards That Will Make an Impact

A group of trophies presented as business awards.

Over the years, I’ve seen and heard a lot of discussion around the merits of winning industry awards. A few executives feel like it’s not a high priority for their company; others believe that there is great value for just about any business in winning the right awards. I personally subscribe to the second school of […]

An Effective Hiring Strategy is Like Dating: 5 Steps to Find “The One”

Man and woman size each other up, representing the interview as part of an effective hiring strategy.

Does your company have an open position that desperately needs to be filled? Are you concerned about finding the perfect fit for that role? Do you have an effective hiring strategy? It’s no secret that making a good hire can have a huge positive impact on any organization… and making a bad hire can have, […]

Why “Less is More” Is an Effective Recruitment Strategy

A large group of job candidates wait for interviews, as part of a company's recruitment strategy

Managing your recruitment strategy can be a stressful, time-consuming job in itself. From drafting comprehensive job descriptions to conducting detailed interviews with candidates, there’s a lot of work that goes into finding that “perfect hire” for your company. Of course, many hiring managers subscribe to the notion that “more is better.” In other words, recruiters […]

3 Hiring Trends Employers Must Prepare for in 2022

Zoom blocks show hybrid team working remotely, as part of a hiring trend.

Identifying and sourcing top talent is an ongoing challenge in today’s market. For example, the number of open IT positions is increasing across the board. But it seems like there’s often a scarcity of suitable candidates to fill those key roles. How can your company successfully attract and win over high-performing employees? One important step […]

5 Job Fair Tips for Employers + Top Questions to Ask Candidates

Man and woman welcome candidates to their booth at an IT job fair.

If you’re like me, job fairs are exciting events that offer great opportunities for identifying ideal candidates. However, the lead-up to them can be stressful if you’re not fully prepared. The fact is, your company has to take each job fair it participates in seriously if it wants to see good results from its efforts. […]

Inclusion and Tech Hiring: Why Make DEI a Hiring Priority, and How to Do It

A group of diverse candidates line a wall as part of a DEI strategy.

There is a vast pool of talent in technology today. Companies are in intense competition with one another to attract high performers to their open positions. Research and experience have shown that one of the biggest differentiator in the hiring process is an organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  For example, consider a recent […]

Top Ways to Strengthen Your Interview Process

Female job candidate stands before an interview panel during the hiring process.

The interview process is one of the most important steps in hiring a new employee. However, it’s neither easy nor an exact science. Strategizing every move in the interview process is necessary to make the right hiring decisions. In addition, it helps keep top candidates hooked, which is one of the biggest challenges in today’s […]

Time Kills All Deals: Slow Moving Communication Drives Away Top Talent

Smiling employer offers hand to candidate to welcome, using good communication.

It’s hard to pin down the exact amount of time that it takes to go from an interview to a job offer. However, it’s an essential element of the talent acquisition process. It has a lot of impact on whether your organization is able to attract the best talent on the market. In fact, in […]

How An Internship Program Benefits Your Company

Mature business man works with student intern through his company's internship program.

Should you invest the time and effort into an internship program for your company? Consider these common scenarios. Jordan’s senior year was busy. Between partying, cramming in classes to get her degree in computer science, and trying to figure out her next moves, it was all going by incredibly fast. Before long, she was stressed […]