High unemployment means many candidates in the field, making locating top talent even more important. Experienced personnel looking to reenter the workforce provide the knowledge base and expertise needed to move competitive businesses to the next level. To stay ahead of this competition it remains important to grow power through top talent with years of […]
Preparing for Your Annual Performance Review
(By Don Hunter) Performance reviews are one of the major ways that company officials determine whether or not employees receive an increase in their annual compensation. The good news? You can have a definite impact on their decision. Preparation prevents . . . well, you know the rest As with many aspects of your career […]
Behavioral-Based Interviewing and the STAR Approach
By Dan Simmons Behavioral-based interviewing is designed to help ensure more targeted and more successful hires. Although a resume is what initially catches the eye, it’s the characteristics and behaviors the candidate possesses that should ultimately dictate whether or not they’re hired. The first part of the behavioral-based interviewing process is to thoroughly evaluate the […]
The Phone Screen—a Crucial First Impression
(By Dan Simmons) Has this ever happened to you? You apply for a job and receive a call from somebody at the company who wants to conduct a preliminary interview over the telephone (a.k.a. a Phone Screen). They proceed with a few standard questions and you give what you believe are good answers. You are […]
10 Steps To A Successful Partnership With Your Recruiter
By Dan Simmons Recruiters are key partners when searching for top talent. Communication, accurate information, and timely follow-up are important factors in acquiring top talent. My experience has taught me that the more consistently companies follow these recruitment strategies, the more successful they tend to be! Selecting a Recruiter AND a Partner: This person will […]
Knowing When It’s Time to Move On
The decision to leave a job, any job, is often not easy to do. Many people are endowed with an intrinsic sense of loyalty, which is certainly noble. However, that same sense of loyalty can backfire on them when they’re mired in a job they don’t really want to be in.
10 Steps To A Successful Partnership With Your Recruiter
Have you ever wondered why one organization is more successful using recruiters than others? Recruiters are key partners when searching for top talent. Communication, accurate information, and timely follow-up are important factors in acquiring top talent. My experience has taught me that the more consistently companies follow these recruitment strategies, the more successful they tend […]
Continental Search Recruiter Will Meet at Roundtable To Discuss Trends and Practices
September 22, 2010 – Top Recruiters Meet for Roundtable Discussions Dan Simmons, CPC of Continental Search and Outplacement, Inc. will join other recruiting professionals for the final roundtable event of 2010. The Round Table Leadership Forum meets three times each year to discuss industry trends and best practices. The meeting will be on September 28 […]
Know Your Company’s 30-Second Story
(By Dan Simmons) As the job climate begins to improve applicants have more opportunities from which to choose, and that’s why companies just like you must actively recruit candidates and show them that you are the employer of choice. More importantly, you need to be able to communicate this throughout the entire interview process. How […]