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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.

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

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

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

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

6 Tips on Conducting Interviews in a Candidate-Centered Market

In a Candidate-Centered market it is more important than ever to be sure your interview process is above standard. Candidates expect a streamlined and organized interview experience. Below are 6 of our best tips for adjusting your interview process during a Candidate-Centered market. 1. Don’t Start Too Early It’s important not to start interviewing candidates until your management team is prepared. If your interviewers or decision makers have limited availability in the coming weeks, you should hold off on beginning the process....

09/10/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersBradley Staffing Group, Candidates, Communicate, interview process0 Comments

How to Survive the Mid-Level Worker Shortage

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are a record 7.3 million open jobs in the United States. Open jobs in the United States have now surpassed the number of unemployed. According to a local search on Indeed.com (the #1 online job search engine), about 90% of open jobs within 25 miles of Wayne, PA fall under the mid-level category (a salary under 50k). Many of these postings remain unfilled for long periods of time. Mid-level workers are in high...

09/03/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersBradley Staffing Group, mid-level candidates, Open jobs0 Comments

August 2019

Top 5 Things Not to Share During an Interview

An interview is an opportunity to impress your potential employer and highlight the things that make you a great candidate. However, there are certain topics that should be avoided in order to give you the best possible chances of getting hired. Below are the top 5 things you shouldn’t share during an interview. 1. Negative Feedback on Previous Employer It’s never a good idea to bring negativity into a job interview. You should always approach an interview with a positive attitude and...

08/27/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Career Conflict, Political Views0 Comments

When is it Time to Hire HR Support?

When you own your business or become a key executive, it may not always be easy to know when it’s time to hire HR support. Depending on your needs and company size, this support can range from part-time consultants, to full-time specialists, to office managers who handle HR functions. There are a few key indicators it’s time to put HR tasks in the hands of a dedicated person rather than do it all yourself. Below, we discuss 3 ways you...

08/07/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersBradley Staffing Group, C-level executives, HR support0 Comments

July 2019

3 Questions You Ask That Can Ruin Your Interview

Asking good questions during an interview can increase your chances of getting hired. On the contrary, asking the wrong questions can severely hurt your chances and leave the interviewer with a bad impression. The following are three questions to avoid asking for the sake of your interview success. What Does the Company Do? This question shows you haven’t done your research and could seriously hurt your chances of landing the job. It’s essential to go into an interview informed about the...

07/31/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, getting hired, Interview0 Comments

3 More Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job

In case you missed it, we previously discussed 4 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Job. Sometimes it’s not a simple decision, and it’s important to consider your current job satisfaction very carefully. Other times the answer is obvious. Read below for 3 more signs it may be time to find a new job. Earning Below Market Pay It’s always a good idea to do some research when it comes to how much you’re earning. You might find that you are being paid...

07/16/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Company Politics, Market Pay, Poor Benefits0 Comments

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