When posting a job opening, you will likely receive hundreds of resumes. Like most hiring managers, you do not have time to read each resume word-for-word. You need a strategy to find the best candidates as quickly as possible. Follow these tips to efficiently scan resumes and find your next team member. Clearly Define Your Expectations Before you begin sifting… Read More »
There tends to be a stigma around hiring an overqualified employee. Many managers avoid hiring overqualified candidates and never give their resume a second look. Concerns include: They will want more compensation that what the job is paying. Someone with more experience will be difficult to train. They will underperform and be bored. They will not… Read More »
Even under the best circumstances, finding the perfect candidate is difficult to do. With a shortage of qualified applicants, it is more difficult than ever to find your next hire. If you do find the absolutely perfect candidate that checks every single box, they are probably in high demand with offers from other companies. In the past,… Read More »
One of the biggest challenges for modern HR professionals is identifying job candidates who have adequate technical experience as well as personality traits that will be a good fit within the broader workplace culture. On the one hand, it’s fairly easy to determine whether or not a candidate has the professional experience that will make… Read More »
It’s difficult to overstate the impact that a resume can have on landing a new job. In addition to conveying the facts about your work experience, qualifications, and professional skillset, it will also (typically) be the very first point of contact that you have with potential employers. As such, candidates must cover all of their bases in ensuring that they make a positive… Read More »