Author: LeadingEdge Personnel
12 Feb Work Smart Wednesday: Shortcuts & Tips for Productivity
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07 Feb Hire Better Using Data Driven Recruiting
Hire Better With Data-Driven Recruiting
According to a LinkedIn study, companies who use data-driven recruiting strategies hire twice as fast. In a market where time is of the essence, and it feels like hiring is never fast enough, the ability to hire twice as fast as your competitors is a major differentiator. Data-driven recruiting can level up your organization. More importantly, you can use data to make decisions based on actual information rather than hedging your bets on intuition. Looking for a roadmap to setting up your data-driven recruitment strategy? We've got you covered. Subscribe now to get the roadmap and more!26 Jan Resume Formatting & Navigating Indeed
Resume Formatting When Using Job Boards that Parse
Sometimes applying for a job can feel like a full-time job. It doesn't have to be that way! Indeed is a giant in the job board world and we want to give you some quick pointers. In this post, we’ll cover resume formatting, what to include on your resume, how to answer screener questions and more. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for a FREEBIE checklist. This checklist also includes an example of what a resume looks like to hiring authorities when it’s properly formatted vs. improperly formatted.19 Jan Employment Staffing Agencies: Pro Tips
Pro Tips for Partnering with Employment Staffing Agencies
So you’re ready to enlist the help of an employment staffing agency. Where do you start? We’ll give you a quick rundown of what you need to get started with most agencies. In addition, we'll provide you with a free Employer Pro Tip Checklist & Guide for Partnering with an Agency when you subscribe to our list!29 Dec Greatest Weakness: How to Answer
Greatest Weakness: Tips on Answering This Question
We all have them: weaknesses. It's no wonder that one of the hardest interview questions to answer is "What is your greatest weakness?". While we’re not fond of thinking about our weaknesses, taking a personal inventory is a critical first step in any job search. The biggest weakness question doesn’t have to be a barrier to your dream job- as long as you know how to answer this question correctly.It’s never easy to discuss our flaws. The job search process can feel like such a vulnerable time too! Sometimes this question can feel like a trap but it and prove an excellent way to show your ability to be honest and grow. There’s much to be learned about a candidate by their answer to this question. So, don’t be offended or afraid to tackle this topic head-on. Let’s dig in and strategize on best practices for answering: “what’s your biggest weakness?”15 Dec Staffing My Team: Can’t I Do This on My Own?
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Staffing My Team: Can't I Do This on My Own?
I know what you’re thinking. We hear it all the time. Can’t I just handle staffing for my team on my own? The answer is yes- you can do this on your own. But, why would you want to?
Your time is so valuable and you have a multitude of things on your plate. Things like open enrollment, payroll, compliance, and the list go on and on. According to TotalJobs, the HR Elite spends 6.4% of their time recruiting. What if you could get that time back? When you partner with the right staffing firm, you can get assistance to help you recruit for your positions, which frees you up for other projects related to employee relations and retention programs.Staffing: By the Numbers
Staffing in Austin and San Antonio is hard! And we all know that sorting through hundreds of resumes submitted through job boards can be cumbersome, costly and time-consuming. According to a Glassdoor survey, the average job receives 250 applications and leads to 4-6 interviews. In the staffing world, we understand your pain points on a larger scale! Working with a staffing agency allows you to quickly filter through applications and receive pre-qualified talent who is actively interested in interviewing for your position.10 Dec Placement Agency: How to Choose the Right One
Employment Options Through AgenciesAs a job seeker in any major metropolitan area, you have many options when it comes to placement agencies. There are a number of factors to consider when selecting an employment placement agency. Your time is valuable and sometimes interviewing and applying feel like a full-time job! When you select the right staffing agency, it can open doors to unlisted career opportunities, direct connections to hiring managers and a fast track to interviews.08 Dec Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Strategy
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Strategy
In creating an effective talent acquisition strategy, there are many factors to consider including candidate experience, branding & marketing and recruiting & hiring. It is no surprise that the part of talent acquisition that impacts your capabilities as an organization the most is recruiting and hiring.In the past few years, talent acquisition has moved from transactional exchanges to strategic thought and planning. Many of our clients come to us when they have an immediate need for temporary or temp to hire talent.While recruiting through an agency may not be the first step in your process- with unemployment at historic lows- why isn't it? There are many firms that will gladly work in partnership with you with no contracts or costs required to initiate a search.06 Dec Interview Tips: 12 Days of Christmas
This Christmas season, give yourself the gift of a better job interview! Below you'll find our 12 Days of Christmas Interview Tips. These tips are wonderful for direct hire positions as well as your interviews with staffing agencies. Even if your position is temporary or...