In 2020, remote work is now more prevalent than ever. With all but essential businesses being remote for a portion of this year, it is now known that working remotely may be a lot more attainable than some had previously thought. Although, it can be a big change to switch over to this type of setting. Remote-specific jobs are more…
What is it and How Does it Impact You? There are several articles about why we feel exhausted, fatigued, irritated and generally unsettled in a Zoom-centered environment. Betsy Morris writes in her Wall Street Journal article “Why Does Zoom Exhaust You” about how many people have been initially “taking pride” in how many Zoom meetings they can fit into a…
Keeping a New Year’s resolution can sometimes seem impossible; a whole 12 months can feel a lot shorter when it is the beginning of a new year. With all of the unknown and craziness that 2020 has brought, it seems harder than ever to be able to accomplish what you set out for at the beginning of this year. But…
In the professional world, there are a variety of reasons why an individual might be ready to make a career move. The most common answer to this question of WHY is compensation. However, compensation plays only a minor role in the grand scheme of your professional career. Before you consider making a move, we ask you to consider the following…
The success of the recruiting industry is reliant upon a variety of key factors, one of these factors being the action of cold-calling. Each individual today has had their own experience with cold-calls, whether positive or negative. To many, a seemingly random phone call may appear to be a nuisance. In the professional world, however, a single cold call COULD…
Did you know that millions of Americans currently employed in today’s workforce were placed or referred by a recruiter? Utilizing the services of a recruiter is not as uncommon as you might imagine. However, the odds of finding the RIGHT recruiter who will provide timely and effective recruiting practices for your job search are much lower. That’s why it is…
Since it originated in the early 1940’s, the recruitment industry has faced hundreds of misconceptions that have hindered trade growth and candidate participation. These misconceptions may, without proper research, inhibit job seekers from eliciting the help of an experienced recruiter and generate a false perception of the industry as a whole. When receiving a phone call or email from a…
While remote productivity may seem a redundant concept to the over 70% of employees who performed remotely at least once per week prior to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, millions of newfound remotely employed Americans are now struggling to find footing in the professional world now housed in the four walls of their own living room. With the abruptness…
In an age where LinkedIn currently has over 610 million active members, the world’s largest professional network refuses to be just another bookmarked site. Boasting the membership of 90 million senior-level influencers and 92% of Fortune 500 companies, LinkedIn remains one of the fastest-growing social media networks. In the world of recruiting, more than 90% of recruiters use LinkedIn as…
Over the past decade we have seen a growing number of people diving into new job opportunities. However, this doesn’t mean that making a career change isn’t challenging. Transitioning into a new career can be a scary and uncomfortable process that can keep someone from taking that leap. Many organizations do not realize the importance of making a transition that…