Posts by Ronda Burchard
Reduce Your Time-to-Hire to Save Money and Land Better Candidates
Competition for talent is at an all-time high, and companies are struggling to find quality candidates to fill their positions. Consider this: For the first time in 20 years, the number of job openings exceeds the number of unemployed Americans. That means there are more available jobs than there are people to fill them! Because…
Read MoreHow to Write a Cover Letter
For some job seekers, writing a cover letter is a pointless endeavor. But it’s actually one of the most important aspects of any job search. Cover letters are the first thing that many hiring managers see. It can create a positive first impression that encourages someone to read your resume, or it can eliminate you…
Read MoreMajority of Employers Say Something on Social Media Caused Them to Not Hire a Candidate
Would you want potential employers to see everything you’ve ever posted on social media? If the answer is no, you better start cleaning up your online profiles fast — especially if you’re looking for a new job. According to a recent survey by CareerBuilder, a whopping 70 percent of employers use social media to research…
Read MoreEmployers Plan to Increase Utilization of Staffing Firms in Next 5 Years
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 firms will continue…
Read More6 Tips for New College Graduates
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 this good news,…
Read MoreDifferences Between Corporate Recruiters and Agency Recruiters
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 to find quality…
Read MoreShould Your Resume Be Written in 1st or 3rd Person?
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, instead of saying…
Read MoreHiring Trends to Watch in 2019
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 half of U.S. employers…
Read MoreWant to Win the 2019 Talent War? Try Offering These Unique Benefits
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 to realize…
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