The war for talent is here. And it’s not going away anytime soon. In fact, according to Fortune the talent market will remain highly competitive until 2031 – nearly another decade! The reasons have been known to us all. The Great Resignation is on-going with nearly 4 million quits this past December
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Mar 10, 2022 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Playing to Win in the Talent Game
Playing to Win in the Talent Game
Jan 14, 2020 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Closing Candidates in a Hyper-Competitive Market
Closing Candidates in a Hyper-Competitive Market
As we enter a new year, one thing has not changed: closing that perfect candidate remains as challenging as ever. More than ever, top-tier candidates are interviewing at various companies and anticipating multiple offers. This may make them indecisive when asked to accept an offer. After a lengthy interview process,
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Mar 30, 2017 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Bill Firing’s Tips Article
Bill Firing’s Tips Article
Optimizing Your Recruitment Process The fight for talent continues to be relentless. And that’s especially true for highly skilled engineering roles. The race to build a product and evaluate talent all too often can translate to a candidate recruitment process void of one critical component: convincing the talent we want
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Oct 22, 2014 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Now more than ever, time is of the essence!
Now more than ever, time is of the essence!
Yes, it’s true that it’s rarely been as challenging in identifying and capturing the interest of top talent as it is today. The challenge is compounded when you consider how time-challenged companies and hiring manager are in following through in landing talent. Yet, without a well-honed plan for interviewing and
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Oct 20, 2014 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Now more than ever, time is of the essence!
Now more than ever, time is of the essence!
Yes, it’s true that it’s rarely been as challenging in identifying and capturing the interest of top talent as it is today. The challenge is compounded when you consider how time-challenged companies and hiring manager are in following through in landing talent. Yet, without a well-honed plan for interviewing and
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Apr 03, 2014 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Dating Tips for Interviewing
Dating Tips for Interviewing
It’s been said that the process of interviewing and accessing an opportunity is much like dating. Both parties are getting to know each other and deciding on coupling their professional endeavors for a period of time. Here a four key reminders for candidates: First impressions are king. Not matter the
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Jan 14, 2014 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Closing candidates in a tough market
Closing candidates in a tough market
Sep 25, 2013 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Challenges in Recruiting the Millennial Generation
Challenges in Recruiting the Millennial Generation
Finding – and employing – talent is getting harder and harder. I suspect there are two things at play here:
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May 14, 2013 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on LinkedIn Profile Tips
LinkedIn Profile Tips
Having an updated and complete profile on LinkedIn is not just essential to potential candidates in order to be presented new opportunities. It’s also essential for hiring managers to land great talent.
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Feb 14, 2013 | Post by: Bill Firing Comments Off on Salary Requirements: The Money Topic
Salary Requirements: The Money Topic
Talking about money during the recruiting dance is always dicey; Bill gives us some guiding principles on how to have a productive conversation.
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