A Day in the Life of a Recruiter

Odds are if you’re reading this, you’ve already put some time into thinking about life as a recruiter. You probably already know how exhilarating, fast-paced, rewarding and impactful it can be. You also probably know it’s a great fit for you if your motivated, energetic, ambitious and ready to make a difference in other people’s […]

Seeking Out Critical Soft Skills in a Candidate-Driven Job Market

The well of available talent has never been drier than in today’s labor market. Unemployment stands at a near-record low, creating a market where fewer and fewer people are actively seeking work. These factors translate to market leverage for recent graduates and younger professionals who are currently on the job hunt. The longstanding, 3-to-5-years of […]

Top 4 Trends Impacting the Recruiting Landscape Today

We’ve come a long way since Rolodexes and newspaper ads were the kings of the recruiting world. These days, a host of players have formed a new dynasty in recruiting by combining technological advancements, introducing new levels of collaboration, and adapting to societal trends. Here’s a peek at a few of the most impactful trends […]

The Recruiting World is Evolving: What’s in Store for the Future?

A career in recruiting has long been a desirable home for job seekers who relish a shot to compete in a fast-paced, results-driven field. While the alluring elements of recruiting that drive people towards pursuing this high-growth career have remained unchanged, new technology continues to emerge that has revamped how the day-to-day work is accomplished—and […]

Top Skills Perfect for the Recruiting and Staffing Industry

Being a recruiter can be fun; you learn about people’s lives, have the thrill of competing for the placement, feel humbled when that candidate thanks you for changing their lives, and of course, the fun work culture you’re placed into.   However, recruiting isn’t for everyone. It takes a unique blend to make a good recruiter — you need the persistence of sales while at the […]

Changing Jobs – Why Becoming a Recruiter Might Be the Best Decision for You

Entering any new job arena can feel a little daunting. The great part about joining a recruiting/staffing firm is that stress and nerves go right out the door on your first day. Recruiting is a business where people from all backgrounds come together for the joint purpose of helping companies build strong teams. It’s your […]

Interviewing After Being Fired for Engineers

Interviews can be stressful enough without something looming over you that you can’t do anything about, like being fired from a previous engineering job. Of course this isn’t ideal, but the key is to persevere and come back better than ever. After all, Steve Jobs was fired from Apple, and we think he came back […]

How to Manage a Diverse Warehouse Team

From young employees just looking for a start in their career, to over-experienced employees looking to make money during a lapse in employment, and even experienced workers who call distribution home, the warehouse is a highly diverse place. Your team is more than likely filled with employees from all different walks of life, so how […]

Three Top Tips for Finding Millennial Engineering Candidates

Millennials have a mixed-up reputation. To some, the generation spanning in age between 18 and 34 is entitled, ill-experienced, or too social. Others see past the Zuckerberg hoodies and Netflix to scope millennial ingenuity, capability, versatility and panache. In that camp are the most forward-thinking corporations and fiery startups. If your company seeks a millennial […]