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Chances are, you are already fully aware that an interview with a prospective employee is a two-way conversation, that you and your company are on the spot as much as the candidate is. It’s the innovative new “advice” to help make employers realize the importance of employer branding, of making a good and appealing impression on your candidates.

But typically, that advice, while valuable, is short sighted. It just doesn’t fulfill the big picture Read More

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Although the recent recession officially ended back in 2009, signs of positive turn around have only really become apparent during the past year. The unemployment rate has slowly been creeping back down as news of companies hiring has been bombarding us from all angles.

From big name corporations like Google, Microsoft, Boeing and Dell, to small businesses across the nation, hiring efforts are clearly on the rise. These sure signs of recovery, along Read More

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So you have an open position on your hands. You want people who know how to get the job done, love what they do, and get along with your existing team. You’re ready to offer them the best salary and benefits you can get your hands on. But have you considered this: The best candidate also loves their life outside of work.

By now, most candidates have realized that “hobbies and interests” have no place Read More

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If you have an open position or two that you’ve been earnestly trying to fill, no doubt you’ve become an expert at conducting an interview. In fact, you now know the art of interviewing inside out, in your sleep.

You know what the best questions are as well as the best answers, you know how to get insight into the person behind the suit, and you know what their slightest hint of body language Read More

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You have your own individual style of interviewing. Maybe you stride in the room, armed with the hardest questions, ready to drill your sweating candidate. Maybe you’re relaxed and go with the flow, making conversation between light questioning.

Either way, you probably know that the right candidate usually has a good balance between great skills and a winning personality. A balance ensures they’ll be a good fit in the job alongside your existing team members.

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Thanks to a shrinking candidate pool and a steady increase in jobs, particularly in IT, it’s definitely a jobseeker’s market out there. You might spend a month trying to find that perfect candidate, while that same candidate spends the same amount of time finding three perfect job opportunities. So which one will they take?

Now, more than ever, is the time to sell your company and the opportunity you’re offering. It’s easy to interview Read More

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Hiring an IT contractor when your hands are full of tech projects is a whole lot easier than hiring a new permanent employee. However, it’s not quite as simple as hiring a plumber when your drainpipe springs a leak.

You see, your typical contractor is going to be around a few weeks or months longer than one wet afternoon. And while he may be a temporary employee, the impact he may make on your office Read More