Employers are struggling to find qualified candidates for their open positions, and many are turning to staffing firms for help. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 54 percent of employers plan to increase their use of staffing firms in the next five years.
“Even with new technologies pushing industry evolution, staffing […]
If you just graduated from college, consider yourself lucky. You’re entering the workforce at an amazing time. Unemployment is at its lowest level since 1969, there are more than 7 million available jobs, and starting salaries for new college graduates are higher than they were just a few years ago.
Considering all […]
In the recruiting world, there are two different types of recruiters: Corporate Recruiters and Agency Recruiters.
Corporate Recruiters are employed by a company to find candidates for their open positions. Agency Recruiters are employed by a staffing agency. When a company needs to fill a position, they partner with a staffing agency […]
Before you sit down to write your resume, there’s one crucial question you need to answer first: should my resume be written in first or third person?
Your resume should never be written in third person. Use first person but leave out the pronoun “I.” For example, if you’re an administrative assistant, […]
Last year’s employment market was defined by a surge in new jobs and increased hiring. 2019 is shaping up to be no different. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 40 percent of employers plan to hire full-time employees in 2019, and 47 percent say they will hire part-time workers.
Even though almost […]
Competition for talent in 2019 has been intense — and there’s no indication that it will get any easier.
One thing is clear: employers must think outside the box to formulate unique ways to attract talent.
Gone are the days of ping-pong tables, nap pods, or other “fun” office perks. Employers are beginning […]
You worked with Burchard & Associates and found a new job. Congratulations! Your hard work, interview preparation, and countless applications have finally paid off. You’re ready and excited for your new role — everything is falling into place.
But first, you need to quit your current job. Part of that is […]
When you accepted your new job, it seemed like the perfect fit. But after a few months, you realize it’s just not for you. Even though you just started, you’re already thinking about jumping ship — but you don’t want it to look bad on your resume.
It’s a question many professionals […]
One of the biggest challenges for employers is finding quality candidates to fill their open positions. If you can relate, there’s something you can do to entice top talent to apply for your openings: write better job descriptions.
Your job description should clearly explain what you expect from applicants but should also […]
The economy has been on a roll lately and businesses are hiring to meet the demand. There’s just one problem: they can’t find enough people to fill their open positions.
According to a recent report from ADP and Moody’s Analytics, employers are having a hard time finding qualified candidates to fill the record […]