2018 | Bradley Staffing Group

September 2018

4 Tips on How to Turn Down the Candidates You Don’t Hire

According to Glassdoor, each corporate job posting attracts 250 resumes. Of those candidates, 4 to 6 will get called for an interview, and only one will get the job. With such a great response rate comes great responsibility. The way you treat candidates throughout the hiring process, even those you turn down, will reflect on your company in a positive or negative way. The candidate experience matters more and more. There are now websites like Glassdoor that are dedicated to...

09/26/2018

By Shannon HallEmployersCandidate Experience, Long Hiring Process, Technology0 Comments

5 Questions to Ask to Avoid High Turnover Jobs

Avoiding high turnover jobs may not be so cut and dry, and companies can be intentionally misleading with their job postings in order to attract as many applicants as possible. There are certain patterns to look out for in order to spot these job postings. Luckily in the age of technology we have the means to do plenty of research before accidentally committing to the wrong opportunity. Don’t set yourself up for failure. Below is our expert advice on how...

09/19/2018

By Shannon HallJob SeekersGlassdoor, High Turnover Job, Job Ads0 Comments

How to Keep Recruiters from Taking Your Best People

The unemployment rate is at a multi-year low of 3.8%, with 7 million unfilled jobs in the United States. This creates an environment where top employees often receive multiple new job notices on a daily basis. In fact, certain companies in Silicon Valley are acquired just for their talent. Losing employees to your competition should be a real concern. Here are our recommendations for keeping your best employees under your roof. Benchmark your salaries It’s important to know the market salaries for...

09/12/2018

By Brett BerghardtEmployersCareer Development, Employee Retention, Managers, Recruiter, Salary0 Comments

Supercharge Your Job Search

As the summer winds down and vacations come to an end, it’s time to get serious about your job search. You might be ready to jump back in and start applying for jobs again, but you shouldn’t go in without a plan. Winging it can lead to mistakes, disorganization, and frustration. All of that is easily avoided with some careful planning and preparation. Here we’ve outlined our recommendations on how to conduct an organized and successful job search. Update Your Resume...

09/05/2018

By Brett BerghardtJob SeekersJob Search, LinkedIn, Resume Refresh, Social Media0 Comments

May 2018

Photo of recent college graduate with cap and degree to illustrate a bright future.

So, You Have a Degree…Now What?

Don’t feel bad if you don’t have your career path planned out after graduation. Not everyone knows exactly what they want to be when they graduate. A report from the U.S. Department of Education revealed that almost 1/3 of first time college students change their major at least once within the first three years. A LinkedIn study found that graduates will change jobs an average of four times in their first decade out of college. With graduation right around the corner,...

05/09/2018

By AdminJob SeekersCareer Path, College Degree, Post-Graduation Plan, Recent Grads0 Comments

April 2018

Training is Not Just for New Hires Anymore

Employee retention and engagement weigh heavily on the minds of employers and HR professionals, in our local market and across the country. Having open positions in your organization can have an adverse effect on customer service, morale, turnover rate and revenue. Keeping your best performing employees is critical to the success and growth of your business. One emerging retention strategy among employers is to implement a Training and Development Program. If you’re skeptical about this strategy, you should know that...

04/20/2018

By AdminEmployersDevlopment, Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction, Training, Turnover0 Comments

Magnifying glass illustrating a jobseeker searching for the right recruiter.

Choosing a Recruiter or Staffing Agency: 5 Tips for Jobseekers

A quick LinkedIn search will reveal that there are nearly 700 recruiters in the Greater Philadelphia Area. If you expanded your search to account for those in the industry who may be using more crafty titles such as “sourcing wizard” or “staffing guru”, you’d discover well over 1,000 people in this geographic region alone. Many jobseekers are unfamiliar with the process of working with a recruiter or agency. They don’t know what questions to ask, or what to expect. Here...

04/02/2018

By AdminJob Seekersjobseekers, mentorship, Recruiter, recruiter follow-up, Staffing Agency0 Comments

March 2018

A woman is being pulled in different directions by ropes to illustrate an increase in counteroffers in the current job market.

The Rise of the Counteroffer

A wise recruiter said it best when she said “the war for talent is over and talent won.” Finding and attracting top talent is harder than ever. The latest BLS numbers indicate that the unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.1% and projected to decline to 3.5% or lower by mid-year. With nearly 6 million open jobs in the U.S., it is clear that companies across many industries are experiencing growth and are in need of talent. Counteroffers are on...

03/12/2018

By AdminEmployersCandidate Experience, Counteroffer, Employee Retention, Skills Gap, Top Talent0 Comments

February 2018

How to conduct your Job Search like a Secret Agent

Perhaps the best time to search for a new job is when you don’t really need one. If you’re already in a job, the pressure isn’t as great for you to take just anything that comes along. You can take your time and find the right position to suit your lifestyle. Searching for a job when you are still employed can be problematic. Here are some suggestions from our veteran recruiting team about how to keep your search confidential at...

02/19/2018

By AdminJob SeekersConfidential Job Search, Employment0 Comments

Business person running away from a bad hiring process

6 Ways You’re Repelling Candidates with Your Hiring Process

The candidate interview is a vital part of the hiring process. Employers and hiring managers should be well versed on the appropriate way to conduct interviews to ensure they choose the best fit for the company and culture. The interview process also contributes greatly to the candidate experience, which has been topic of interest discussed at length by organizations like the American Staffing Association (ASA) Here are some of the ways good companies are creating bad experiences that could drive...

02/09/2018

By AdminEmployersAmerican Staffing Association, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Candidate Experience, Glassdoor, Hiring Manager, Interview, interview follow up, Society for Human Resource Management, Talent Pipeline, Talent Shortage, Top Talent0 Comments

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