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Part-Time Workers: A "New Normal" in Hospitality, Retail

After years of being battered by a slow economy, retailers and the hospitality industry are beginning to see a “new normal”—relying more on part-time workers to help keep costs in check. These groups of employees are asked to be extremely flexible—available to cover various shifts, often at a moment’s notice. This new aspect of temporaryContinue reading “Part-Time Workers: A "New Normal" in Hospitality, Retail”

It’s All in the Details…

Researching the company you are applying at is mandatory—you have to know something about the situation before meeting with a hiring manager or human resources person. With the availability of online material, there is no reason you shouldn’t have an understanding (even a small one) of the corporate culture prior to an interview. However, there are someContinue reading “It’s All in the Details…”

It's All in the Details…

Ditch These 3 Interview Questions NOW!

In hiring, recruiters and Human Resources professionals must remain one step ahead of the savvy candidate who knows all the tricks to putting on a terrific show at an interview. Many of these “one-time-only dazzlers” have practiced enough to make their meeting an excellent one-person show. By using online tools for research and networking, applicantsContinue reading “Ditch These 3 Interview Questions NOW!”

A New Era in Recruiting

Last year, 84 percent of recruiters and human resources departments used social media to reach passive candidates, people that might not have otherwise applied. In 2012, companies used social media for recruitment in more than 80 percent of job openings? Additionally, 7 out of 10 employers successfully hired a candidate through social media. Since usingContinue reading “A New Era in Recruiting”