“Thanks, but I’ve decided to accept another position.” Ouch. After you’ve spent weeks recruiting, interviewing and vetting a candidate, having a great candidate reject your job offer can be positively demoralizing. Instead of onboarding a great new hire, you’re forced back to the drawing board. In the meantime? The position remains vacant. Work piles up. […]
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When it’s time to start looking for a new job, it’s tempting to get excited about every email from a recruiter or job board. But how can you tell when a recruiter isn’t real? Here is how to spot red flags in online job postings. It’s not impossible to find a reputable recruiter who’s working with clients […]
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One of the best ways to separate yourself from the competition is to be prepared! In order to prepare for an interview, it is essential that you consider the following types of questions so that you are better prepared to impress the interviewer. Specifically: What do I know about the company, its organizational culture (work environment), […]
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No matter the industry you are in, we all have challenges when it comes to giving employee feedback. It’s difficult for your employees to know how they’re doing if no one tells them whether they’ve produced great work or appear to have given less than their best effort. As a leader, think of giving feedback […]
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The 10-Year Diamond award is the crowning achievement for Best of Staffing firms. ABR Employment Services, a leading staffing agency, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10 Year Diamond Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates for at least ten (10) consecutive years. ABR has […]
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Do people think now is a good time to look for a new job? The surprising answer is: “Yes!” Despite the overall U.S. economic picture being far from perfect. In recent weeks there has been an increase in job seekers’ optimism, and overall hiring trends, too. As people navigate their resolutions for 2023, there’s one […]
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A cover letter is a one-page document (or email introduction) that you submit as part of your job application (alongside your CV or Resume). Its purpose is to introduce you and briefly summarize your professional background, especially as it compares to any specific job opening you’re applying to. Here are our tips on writing a cover […]
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Before we get into Resume Do’s and Don’ts, let’s go over the purpose of a resume. The purpose of a resume is to provide a summary of your skills, abilities and accomplishments. It is a quick advertisement of who you are – not an autobiography. It is also a “snapshot” of you with the intent […]
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No matter which side of the interview desk you sit on, you absolutely must use interview preparation to make a great impression. The employer has to be ready to explain why their organization and the position provide a great opportunity for the candidate; likewise, the candidate has to convince the potential employer why they are […]
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