You’re looking to fill a position. You know that referrals from people who know you and that job candidates are often the best resource when it comes to finding great talent. And so you hear of the referral, he applies for the position, you see his resume and…he’s not a good fit! Or she looks […]
We’ve seen this topic discussed a lot lately: the importance of hiring people for “culture fit.” But what does the term actually mean? And how can you know a candidate will “fit” your “culture”? And what are the downsides of hiring someone who “fits”? (Turns out, there are some.) What most people mean when they […]
While it’s always a good time to take stock of your career, set goals and make plans to achieve them, the New Year does offer a clean slate. It’s the perfect opportunity to update your plans and goals for the New Year. Yes, you can even call them “career New Year’s Resolutions.” Start by daydreaming […]
You’ve put so much time and energy plus a great deal of resources into hiring that new team member. Now, it’s time to relax and let that person get to work…right? Well, not exactly. Finding, interviewing and ultimately hiring new employees (permanent or contract) is just one step of the process. While it can be […]
In case you haven’t heard, we are absolutely in a candidate’s market. More companies are hiring, and are looking for more professionals than at any point in recent history. You probably already knew this — in fact, you’re most likely getting messages from recruiters pretty frequently. With so many amazing opportunities out there with excellent […]
Recruiters spend a LOT of time on LinkedIn. It comes with the territory. But for many professionals, it simply isn’t a priority. This is especially true if you’re not actively looking for new job opportunities. Building strong LinkedIn habits, though, can help you tremendously when the time is right (or, even when you’re not expecting […]
Resumes. For our recruiters here at Matlen Silver, we are practically swimming in them. We are presenting them to clients, helping professionals perfect them, and are reviewing them A LOT. For most of YOU, though…well, you don’t quite thrive on resumes like we do. In fact, you probably prefer not to think about them at […]
You probably have a job right now. You might not LOVE it, but it’s okay. Benefits are okay, work is okay. Okay? Jumping ship can be scary. Starting over and being the “new person” is never fun. But here’s the thing — A LOT of amazing companies are looking for someone JUST LIKE YOU! And […]
Every once in a while, new buzzwords make their way through recruiting circles. In the case of candidate engagement, this “buzzword” has legs for sure. Candidate engagement is trendy right now because it’s important right now. Everywhere you turn, there seems to be another headline touting the importance of candidate engagement, or how to improve […]
A Recruiter Can Be Your Most Valuable Asset in Your Job Search Not sure whether or not you should work with a recruiter for that next move in your career? Here are five compelling reasons why a recruiter can become the best resource for you as you search for a new job. Access to More […]
