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December 2019

Why January Sets a Record for Employees Quitting

According to data from LinkedIn, January is the most popular month for workers to make a job change. The data indicates that in January 2018, there were about 75% more job changes than any other month. The holidays tend to be less popular for job changes because people are more focused on their families and upcoming events. Employees are also anticipating the holiday bonuses they’ve worked for all year. However, when the holiday season comes to an end, we see...

12/17/2019

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How to Calm Your Nerves Before an Interview

Interviews can be extremely stressful and experiencing nervousness during an interview is completely normal. However, you don’t want to let your nerves get in the way of making the best possible impression. Below are 3 ways you can prepare for your interview in order to calm your nerves and perform at your best. Do Your Research One of the best ways to feel more confident during an interview is to be well prepared. This includes doing a fair amount of research. Be...

12/10/2019

By Shannon HallJob Seekers0 Comments

November 2019

4 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job

Knowing when it’s time to move on from a job is not often simple. There are many factors that go into your personal decision to open up a job search, and some issues may be more obvious than others. Here we have 4 scenarios that lead to dissatisfaction in your job that shouldn’t be overlooked. All of these are signs that it’s time to start looking for a better job. No Room for Growth Sometimes it can feel like you hit a...

11/22/2019

By Shannon HallBlogBradley Staffing Group, Company Mergers, Flexibility, Growth0 Comments

October 2019

4 Questions to Evaluate the Commute of Your Next Job

When it comes to accepting a new job, it’s important to be absolutely sure it’s the right opportunity for you. Your potential commute is one important factor that should not be overlooked. Below are 4 questions you should ask yourself in order to evaluate the commute of your next potential job. How will you get there? It’s important to plan carefully and explore all of your options to find the best way to reach your new job in order to be sure...

10/30/2019

By Shannon HallJob Seekerscommute, Job Offer, new job0 Comments

3 Reasons Not to Wait for the Perfect Candidate

It may be tempting to hold out for the absolute perfect candidate, but in the current market it’s important to understand the importance of compromise. Below are our best 3 reasons why you shouldn’t wait for the perfect candidate—and why you should hire a great one instead. Longer Interview Processes Lead to Lower Quality Hires The best candidates won’t wait around through a long interview process. It’s a candidate’s market and they will likely have competing offers. In our experience the best...

10/22/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersBradley Staffing Group, Candidates, recruiting firm0 Comments

4 Ways to Keep Candidates from “Ghosting” You

Hiring managers and recruiters are losing candidates— sometimes without a trace. This is popularly referred to as “ghosting”, but these are far from your friendly neighborhood kids in Halloween costumes. SHRM reports that in the hospitality industry ghosting rates are as high as 50%. However, it is also happening at the Executive level, causing embarrassing situations for hiring managers. This could be considered a precedent set by hiring managers over the past 5 years, when it became common for employers...

10/22/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersCandidate Experience, Onboarding, Salary0 Comments

3 Tips for Handling Gaps on Your Resume

According to a survey done by Monster.com, over half of fully employed Americans have experienced unemployment or career gaps in their lifetime. Gaps in employment lasting from 6 months to 1 year are generally a red flag when it comes to reviewing candidates for a job. However, there are a few steps you can take to make employment gaps seem less daunting. Below are 3 tips for how to handle gaps on your resume. Explain Layoffs with Honesty If an interviewer asks...

10/15/2019

By Shannon HallJob Seekersbradly staffing group, employment gaps, falsified resumes0 Comments

5 Tricky Interview Questions that could Sink Your Interview

Some common interview questions are more difficult to answer than others. It’s always important to be prepared so that you’re not caught off guard during your interview. We’ve selected 5 of the trickiest interview questions that could sink your interview if answered the wrong way. Read on to learn the right ways to answer these tricky questions. 1. Why did you leave your last job? (Why have you switched jobs in the past?) An interviewer might ask this question to find out...

10/01/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Interview Questions, job0 Comments

September 2019

3 Ways Employee Development Will Help You Keep Your Best People

Employee development may not be the top priority for your company, especially in a tight labor market where hiring is more competitive than ever. However, investing in skills training and creating career paths could help you keep your most promising employees. Below are 3 ways employee development will help you keep your best people. Increase Job Satisfaction & Employee Retention The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 3.5 million Americans quit their jobs every month. That’s about 2.3 % of the...

09/24/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersCandidates, career, Employee Development, Employee Retention0 Comments

4 Tips on Asking for a Raise (The Right Way)

According to a survey published by USA Today, employers are expected to give slightly higher than average raises in 2019. This is due to the current labor market and the rising pressure to keep top employees. Asking for a raise can be intimidating, but it’s important to go about it the right way. Below are 3 quick tips on asking for a raise the right way. Be a Top Performer Employers are looking to give raises based on performance, so in order...

09/17/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Schedule a Meeting, Target Salary, Top Performer0 Comments

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