Archive for April 2025
Job Posting Red Flags: Identifying Suspicious Ads
Job hunting is an exhausting process. There are hundreds of applicants per position and communication is often done online, if at all. On top of that, it is becoming more difficult for job seekers to distinguish real job postings that will translate to interviews and an offer. What red flags should you be looking for…
Read MoreWhat it Means to Overprepare for an Interview
This is a challenging hiring landscape. Information is widely available about nearly any company that you’d like to join. Yet, most applicants still do not spend more than a few minutes gathering research prior to their interviews. You need to overprepare for every single interview that you schedule. There are hundreds of applicants per job…
Read MoreIdentifying Suspicious Applicant Profiles
Talener cuts through the candidate application noise. We are screening candidates, qualifying them, and building a relationship before we ever send their resume to you. This screening process is becoming increasingly important as the entire hiring process is being inundated with AI generated resumes, embellished experiences, or fake profiles. These resumes often belong to someone…
Read MoreSalary Transparency: 2025 Law Updates
More states and municipalities are signing on to salary transparency laws this year. The goal is to close the wage gap and provide transparency to job applicants before they begin the application process. Our goal as staffing experts is to ensure that our clients are equipped with the latest information prior to hiring for or…
Read MoreGetting In Front of Backdoor References
It’s becoming more important to address the potential overlap between your current professional circle and that of your future employer. Backdoor (or back channel) references occur in this overlap – where your future employer reaches out to a contact that a job applicant didn’t provide in their reference check; effectively bypassing the candidate’s official list.…
Read More9 Ways to Avoid Job Hunting Fatigue
Job hunting is a full-time job. It is an exhausting process of applying and waiting. Even if you have curated your resume, reached out to your network, and made the right connections – there is no guarantee that your resume will get a second glance. How do you avoid job hunting fatigue when you’ve done…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Interviewing Fatigue
Interview and hiring fatigue content is often focused on the candidate experience. Yet, hiring managers and TA teams are under pressure to find the right employee to get critical projects up and running. Mitigate stress by taking simple steps before starting the process. Ensure that the job is open, has a budget, and is approved…
Read MoreEmployees Will Take More Counteroffers This Year
There will be more counteroffers in 2025 and more employees who choose to accept them. Accepting counteroffers goes against conventional wisdom. In fact, historical data shows that 80% of employees who accept a counteroffer leave within six months. Yet, this current hiring market may bring employers and current employees to the counteroffer negotiating table. Why?…
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