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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.

July 2019

The True Cost of a Bad Hire

Hiring is expensive but even more costly if you end up hiring the wrong person. Much of this expense can be financial, but a bad hire will have wide-reaching effects on other aspects of your business. Below are the top three costs of a bad hiring decision. Financial Costs According to a study by SHRM (The Society for Human Resources Management), the price of a bad hire can be up to 5 times their annual salary. A five-figure investment in a bad...

07/09/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersBradley Staffing Group, Candidates, Financial Costs0 Comments

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...

07/02/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, new job, Promotion, work-life balance0 Comments

June 2019

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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...

06/25/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersBradley Staffing Group, Perfect Candidate, Skills Gap0 Comments

3 Reasons You Don’t Get Hired (And How to Overcome Them) [Part 3 of 3]

In part one and two of our series, we explained the first six reasons candidates don’t get hired. We have seen these common mistakes hurt a candidate’s chances of getting hires. Unfortunately, many candidates have not identified these mistakes and continue to repeat them during their job search. Here we have 3 more reasons you don’t get hired, with tips on how to overcome these common mistakes. Not Asking Questions It’s important to ask questions during an interview because not only do you want to make sure the position...

06/18/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Get Hired, interview process0 Comments

3 Reasons You Don’t Get Hired (And How to Overcome Them) [Part 2 of 3]

We have seen countless cases of common mistakes hurting a candidate’s chances of getting hired. Many candidates may not know exactly what those mistakes are, and sometimes continue to repeat mistakes during their job search. In case you missed it, here are the first 3 reasons you don’t get hired along with our best tips to overcome them. Here we will offer tips on how to overcome more common reasons candidates don’t get hired. Vague Reasons for Leaving Last Job Many interviewers...

06/17/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Hired, Job Search0 Comments

3 Reasons You Don’t Get Hired (And How to Overcome Them) [Part 1 of 3]

Interviewing without receiving an offer in the end can be extremely discouraging, and it may be difficult to know what exactly went wrong. In our years of experience, we have seen how common mistakes can ruin a candidate’s chances of getting hired. Below are 3 of the many reasons we see candidates don’t get the job. Not Researching the Company In our experience we have found that failing to research a company before the interview can severely hurt your chances of getting hired. It’s important to go into...

06/17/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Company, Hired0 Comments

February 2019

How to Recognize Job Scammer Strategies

The Better Business Bureau reports a rise in employment scams due to increasing activity in the job market. With over 7 million open jobs in the United States, scammers are taking advantage. Unfortunately, we have seen scams becoming an issue for candidates during their job search. Employment scams take many forms and it’s important to recognize the signs and to be aware of the strategies used by scammers. Below we have listed some of those strategies so that you can...

02/13/2019

By Shannon HallJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Fake Companies, job application, Job Postings0 Comments

January 2019

How to do a Real Background Check

Screening candidates is an important step when it comes to keeping your business safe and secure. Background checks help in vetting your applicants more thoroughly than reference checks and social media screening. They also help to creating and maintaining safe working environments for all employees. Here are our tips to keep in mind when evaluating your current background check methods. You might consider making adjustments to your methods to avoid a costly mistake due to hiring the wrong person. Look at...

01/23/2019

By Shannon HallEmployersBackground Checks, Bradley Staffing Group, Employees, Resume Info0 Comments

December 2017

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5 Areas where you should be Taking Advantage of Tech

We are living in a time that is characterized by almost daily advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data collection. In order for organizations to stay relevant and top of mind, it’s necessary to grow and adapt in this environment. According to Pew Research Center, 77% of Americans now own a smart phone, and they’re using it for everything from streaming media to banking. While, you may already recognize the need to engage your customer base in ways...

12/04/2017

By AdminBlog, EmployersBradley Staffing Group, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Candidate Experience, Employee Retention, Employer Branding, Engagement, online presence, SHRM, Social Media, Technology, Top Talent0 Comments

September 2017

How to Answer Five of the Most Annoying Interview Questions

As a trusted staffing firm working with candidates for more than 40 years, our recruiters have heard a lot about the kinds of questions that make candidates cringe in an interview. Here are a few of the most dreaded and our recommended approach to answering them like a pro. Where do you see yourself in five years? Don’t look at this as a trick question, or a strategy to trap you into something. The interviewer’s motivation is to discover your level of...

09/13/2017

By AdminJob SeekersBradley Staffing Group, Hiring, Hiring Manager, Interview Prep, Interview Questions, Interview Tips, Recruiter0 Comments

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