Cover Letters: What Hiring Managers Should Look For

hiring manager at desk reviews cover letters.

Cover letters may not be quite as common as they once were. However, reports of the cover letter’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. While many think they have gone the way of landlines and cable — “outdated” or “not necessary” — a well-written cover letter can be very impactful for any hiring manager who wants […]

What’s the Best Hiring Option? FTE, Contract, Outsourcing….

An IT manager welcomes a group of contract workers, as a hiring option.

Hiring skilled professionals is a critical aspect of any effective business plan. Of course, there are a number of factors that determine exactly what constitutes a “skilled professional” for your business. For instance, one of the most common dilemmas that employers face is what kind of professional they want to bring onboard for a specific role. What […]

6 Important Things To Look For When Reviewing Candidate Resumes

A hiring manager reviews candidate resumes.

Hiring the right candidate for an open position is one of the most challenging tasks there is in today’s business world. Simply reviewing candidate resumes can be overwhelming. For example, one study found that online job openings receive an average of 250+ resumes for each listing; IT openings receive an average of 386. That’s 386 different candidates […]

Improving Retention: How To Retain Your Top Talent

A manager improves retention by commending a group of employees.

It’s a real challenge in today’s market to retain top talent — either in the IT sector, or anywhere else. For instance, Forrester reports that IT organizations are facing a 13.8 percent attrition rate, while the demand for tech talent “maintains a frenetic pace.” (Translation: there’s a huge need for IT professionals, and not enough […]

7 Tips To Attract Top Talent in a Highly Competitive Market

We're hiring sign shows the tight job market and the need for companies to attract top talent.

Today’s job market is a tight, competitive space for the vast majority of employers. Consider this. There’s less than one unemployed American (0.7) to each open position. As a result, many companies are scrambling to attract top talent, especially in technology roles. If you’re currently searching to fill critical openings at your organization, what can […]

Does Your Hiring Strategy Consider Cultural Fit?

Team joins hands in a circle, showing their united cultural fit.

The primary objective of any recruiter is to find the most talented, promising candidates available, and then use them to fill open roles that match their experience, skill set, and goals. However, cultural fit is often ignored in a company’s hiring strategy. As a result, even the best-looking candidates can quickly turn into “bad hires.” […]

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 […]