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When hiring today, employers take great care to make sure they find the right person for their open role. They review endless resumes, conduct phone screens and interviews, and may even have candidates take skills assessments. One of the most important things to evaluate in a new hire is their personality fit both with the team and with the role…
It should come as no surprise that navigating the recruiting and hiring process as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can be scary. The following are some tips to help LGBTQ+ job seekers navigate the process professionally, gracefully, and most importantly, authentically. Continue reading
Career Fairs are a staple for those seeking employment. Rarely do job seekers have the opportunity to meet and engage with multiple companies that are hiring all in one place. The valuable face time with recruiters that career fairs provide can help applicants stand out among a stack of resumes. Employers benefit as well from meeting a large number of…
Speaker Charles Weathers started his breakout session with a story based on a popular cartoon. Three people of different heights are trying to watch a baseball game over a fence. The tallest person can see over the fence easily. The second person needs a box to stand on and the third cannot see over the fence even with a box.…
An interview is often one of the most important steps in the hiring process. A resume is a great starting point in the hiring process but when it comes to fully understanding a candidate’s skills and experience, the interview is unmatched. Face-to-face, or even over the phone, the candidate has the chance to explain and add context to past experiences.…
On May 29th, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce hosted their largest crowd ever at the 6th annual Women’s Leadership Conference. The sold-out event brought together leaders from across the Triangle and beyond to network and learn from local and national experts. This year’s theme was Bold: Take the Lead and included topics ranging from Finding Your Purpose to Fearlessly Integrating Life and…
A common theme over the past year has been the “war for talent” in the current candidate-driven market. Companies are competing both to attract top talent and to keep them engaged once they are hired. A key aspect of this is the interview process. As a way to gain an advantage, more and more companies are introducing video interviews into…
Candidate engagement has become somewhat of a buzzword in the staffing industry as of late. Organizations may know they need it but are unclear on exactly why or how to achieve it. Engagement may be more familiar to companies as it relates to employees, but keeping candidates engaged is just as important. A good experience throughout the hiring process is…
One of the most difficult steps of the hiring process can be providing feedback to candidates that are not hired. It is a conversation that can feel uncomfortable and intimidating to even the most seasoned hiring managers. It is no surprise, therefore, that a study by recruiter Gerry Crispin found that of 100 American companies renowned for their HR practices, 70%…
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual Economic Forecast which gave a review of the economic performance in 2018 and looked ahead to the priorities of 2019. Hosted by Gerald Owens, anchor at WRAL-TV, the Economic Forecast featured presentations from Thomas Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and Charlie Dougherty, VP and…