Don’t Overlook Candidates with Employment Gaps

Recruiters look at a lot of different angles when assessing job candidates. One of the more common red flags is finding gaps in a candidate’s employment history. However, often candidates with employment gaps have potential with reasonable explanations for their time away from the workplace. Therefore, it’s important you don’t overlook this part of the… Read More »

What Can Managers Do to Improve Workplace Safety?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “There were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2016, which occurred at a rate of 2.9 cases per 100 full-time employees.” Although this was a small decrease from previous years, it shows there’s still room for improvement. Here’s how to… Read More »

What Resume Format is Best for You?

Six seconds. According to Time Magazine, that’s roughly how long you have to grab a recruiter’s attention before they move on to the next resume. To position yourself as a top candidate, your resume must stand out and use the right format that perfectly showcases your skills. Here are some different resume formats to consider.… Read More »

When Should You Hold out for a Better Candidate?

Choosing the right candidate for a job is far from easy, and many hiring managers find themselves in a difficult situation. A common scenario is to have a candidate who’s “pretty good” but not quite ideal. You may be wondering whether or not to go ahead and hire that person or wait to find a… Read More »