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Industry Spotlight: Recruiting in IT
Information technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world today. It evolves rapidly and requires an incredibly diverse range of skills. Recruiting in this field can be particularly competitive, so it’s important to know what it will take to develop a formidable team. Modernize Your Approach for Recruiting in IT industry Everyone knows that […]
read more »Industry Spotlight: Recruiting in Sales
The success of any company depends significantly on the strength of its recruiting strategy. However, the specifics of recruitment aren’t necessarily the same across all industries. As part of a series on industry-specific recruitment tips, let’s start by taking a look at recruiting in sales. Consider Your Sources One of the first things to bear […]
read more »Understanding a Candidate-Driven Market
The recruitment process is a delicate balance between seeking out the right talent and ensuring that the right talent will come to you. Maintaining this balance requires an up-to-date philosophy, one which bears in mind just how much leverage candidates can have in the job market today. Candidate-Driven? Many hiring managers will see their company […]
read more »As a Jobseeker, Do You Need a Personal Website?
From large corporations to sole proprietorships, all kinds of commercial entities use websites to represent themselves online. They’re great for gaining a concise impression of the companies you apply to work for, but is it also necessary to create a website for yourself as a professional? Untapped Potential Hiring managers today are increasingly impressed with […]
read more »3 Ways to Enhance Your Employer Brand
As an employer or recruiter, you know that good candidates present themselves in a way that demonstrates their fitness for the position you’re trying to fill. However, you’re probably also aware that how you present yourself to candidates is important too. Here are three key tips. Refine Your Online Presence One of the most crucial […]
read more »Your Summer Job: Avoiding Common Mistakes
For many companies across various industries, the job market can get pretty busy during summer. This is especially true for seasonal work, most often filled by students or recent graduates. If this is you, there are plenty of common pitfalls that you should be sure to avoid! During Your Search The atmosphere of summer can […]
read more »Executive Recruiting Trends for 2018 – And What’s Next
No matter what the state of the economy or how high or low the unemployment rate, businesses still face a significant challenge when recruiting executive talent. Even when the pool of available front-line workers rises, the talent pool for qualified executive candidates remains relatively small. There are only so many qualified individuals that can make […]
read more »New Partner Announcement: Erica MacDonald
April 2018 Summit Search Group is pleased to announce that Erica MacDonald is now a Partner in the Atlantic Region. Erica has developed a strong appreciation of client needs and has an ability to relate to and service all segments of the business community. “For the past 7 ½ years, Erica has worked extremely hard, has […]
read more »Creating a Startup? Here’s How to Approach Recruitment
There’s nothing quite like starting a new business to materialize a bold and innovative idea. However, building a startup can be fraught with many tricky challenges, and recruitment is key among them. Fear not—we’ve got plenty of recruitment tips to get your head in the right place. Carve Out an Identity Because your company is […]
read more »Is Twitter an Appropriate Job Search Tool?
When it comes to social media, the first platform that comes to mind for most job seekers is probably LinkedIn. However, it’s not the only one that can improve your search and connect you with creat companies. Twitter, for instance, may be more useful to you than you might think. Strengths and Weaknesses The first […]
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