Month: October 2018

Look Before You Leap

When you’re looking for a great candidate to fill an important role in your company, it’s best to take your time. Even if you need the position filled right away, an employee that’s a poor fit could cause you a bigger headache in the long run than letting a spot stay open a little longer.

It’s easy to get caught up in someone who looks great on paper. They may have all the right skills listed, paired with amazing accomplishments, but it’s important to remember that the resume is just one factor. To really understand whether an applicant is the best fit for your workplace, you need to talk with the people who can give you first-hand information: their references. Continue reading “Use References To Look Behind The Scenes Of Employee Resumes”

Have you ever scheduled an interview only for your applicant to no-show without notice? Or maybe you’ve gone as far as making a job offer only to never receive a response? It’s becoming a common occurrence at companies for positions of all sizes and skill levels known as “ghosting.”

What is Ghosting?

Ghosting originated as a way to describe one person’s complete disappearance and disengagement from a romantic pursuit. Now it’s starting to haunt employers, some of whom have reported up to a 50 percent failure at following through with interviews. Continue reading “How To Combat Ghost Employees Haunting Your Business”