The gig economy has created many opportunities for companies to utilize the cost savings, efficiency, and availability of an on-demand workforce. The growth of the gig economy isn’t predicted to slow down any time soon. In fact, If the gig economy keeps growing at its current rate, more than 50% of...

An interview is a two-way street. Your potential employer is asking you questions to learn about you and your skills. Then, it’s your turn to ask questions about the position, the company, and your boss. The key is to ask the right kind of questions. The type of questions you chose to ask your...

Quality candidates can be hard to find, especially in this candidate-driven market. Finding these types of A-list candidates isn’t actually the first step of the process. In fact, employers are likely to find that previously successful recruiting strategies are becoming irrelevant, especially with ...

So, you finished your interview, went home excited about your future with the company, but now what? Maybe it’s been a few days (or more) and you haven’t heard anything. While it’s definitely true that the hardest part (the interview) is over, there’s still work to be done to ensure that you stay...

Did you know: Companies are likely to welcome Gen Z into their workplaces a lot sooner than expected? Gen Z is seriously considering forgoing a traditional college education to go work for a company that provides college-like training. In fact, 75% of Gen Z say there are other ways of getting a...

How do employers react to that employment gap on your resume? Is it always a negative reaction? Will employers give you a chance to explain what happened and move forward, or will they just assume the worst and pass on you? Sometimes, the gap in employment is by choice – maybe you were raising a...

Are you suddenly being faced with interview no-shows, voicemail when you follow up, and even employees not showing up to their first shift? If you are, then your candidates are ghosting you, or suddenly ending all communication without an explanation. Why would a candidate go to the trouble of...

In some interviews, you’ll get asked to “sell me this pen” or anything else for that matter. It’s a simple question—typically geared toward candidates for sales positions—but it can be difficult and nervewracking to answer, especially if you haven’t planned out a response. In addition to showing...

If you’re applying for a job, it’s likely you’ll need a reference. It’s a good idea to get references lined up before you start a job search so that you’ll have a list of people who can recommend you ready to share with prospective employers. Asking for a reference can be an intimidating process....

In a poll of more than 800 CEOs, the biggest business challenge they expected to face in 2019 was attracting and retaining top talent. We’re in a time of record-low unemployment and ample job opportunities, and workers are leaving their jobs at the highest rate since 2001. Because of this, the...