Posts Tagged ‘Hiring’
9 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?…
Read MoreIn-Person Interviews: Sweat the Small Stuff
If you are interviewing in this job market, you need to sweat the small stuff. Your attention to detail demonstrates to others that they can trust you to deliver big projects. On-site interviews are coming back. This is the checklist of details that are not to be missed. Plan your route to the office accordingly.…
Read MorePassing the Non-Technical Part of your Tech Test
Technical tests are an expected part of the interview process. Yet, even if you have the experience and knowledge to pass the assessment, you could easily ‘fail’ this portion of the interview process. What do you need to do to be fully prepared? Prepare Your Workspace Test out lighting, your camera, and your microphone. Remove…
Read MoreThe Hire-Layoff Cycle Weighs on Job Seekers
Starbucks, Meta, JP Morgan Chase, Chevron…they are just a few of the large public companies that are laying off tens of thousands of workers in the first two months of 2025. You’re not imagining things. These companies are always in a cycle of hire, layoff, hire layoff. By the time you are done processing a…
Read MoreMarch 31: The Biggest Start Date of the Year
March 31st should be a big start date for companies and job seekers. This is the time to actively look for a new job. Budgets have been approved and internal job postings have been available for several weeks. Companies are now advertising these jobs publicly on their websites and on platforms like LinkedIn. This is…
Read MoreThe Financial Burden of Return to Office Orders
Over the past few months, many notable companies have charged forward with 5-day-a-week return to office orders. Yet, many of their workers have built their entire lives around working remotely. The have bought houses, altered childcare arrangements, and sold cars. Whether workers joined companies as remote workers or the remote work was a product of…
Read MoreHiring in 2025: New Laws Impact Job Seekers & Employers
The fourth quarter is well underway. The new year will sneak up quickly and that means new laws that will affect both job seekers and employers. From prenatal paid leave to paid sick leave increases, here is a list of some of the major upcoming changes. Prenatal Paid Leave – New York State (January 1)…
Read MoreHow Many Interviews Will Candidates Endure Before Calling it Quits?
Candidates have largely driven the hiring market over the past few years. However, in 2024, employers have lengthened the hiring process, ensuring that they are hiring the right person the first time around. Employer expectations are high. Candidates are enduring multiple rounds of interviews from junior level programmers to senior engineers. Yet, at what point…
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