If you’re a recruiter, hiring manager or business owner, you know that time is a challenge when it comes to reviewing the resumes and job applications you’ve received. The sheer volume can be overwhelming. Whether you’re doing an initial quick scan of a resume or taking a deeper dive, it helps to know just exactly […]
Research reveals that recruiters spend an average of only 7.6 seconds reviewing a resume. And for many open positions, a recruiter may never even see your resume, nevertheless spend time on it, thanks to applicant tracking software that can flag or even automatically reject a resume based on set specifications. Add to that the fact that […]
The first time a recruiter sees your resume, they are scanning it, rather than reading it. In fact, on average, a recruiter or hiring manager initially spends about a mere 7 seconds reviewing your resume. They are skimming your content to see if they should bother to dive any further. If the right words and […]
It’s all about first impressions when it comes to resumes. Just as a website has mere seconds to capture a visitor’s attention before they hit the back button, a resume has basically the same amount of time to draw interest before it’s moved to the trash. Your resume needs to have all the bells and […]
What to Watch for in Your WFH Teams Remote work has been a welcome change for many employees. From eliminating commuting time and expenses, to offering flexibility to attend children’s extracurriculars, to providing total silence to focus, WFH has completely transformed when we work, how we work, and the work-life balance. But not all […]
Summer and vacation, the two are almost synonymous. But many workers opt to not take their allotted time off. And of those that do, a substantial number feel like they can’t completely unplug from work and truly unwind. In our experience, we can tell you that neither of these scenarios are good for employers or […]
By Kimberly Kafafian During my career in corporate compensation, I’ve been told that women can make less because “they are in a dual income family” and “because she’s on the mommy track.” Despite decades of action, there is still significant gender inequality in the workforce. As an HR consultant I see it everyday in […]
Having worked together for the last two years, Lisa couldn’t help but notice the change in Christine over the past few weeks. Always friendly and upbeat, Christine had become quiet and withdrawn. She was frequently making mistakes and had missed an important deadline. Lisa was quite concerned, but wasn’t sure what to do as they […]
By Kimberly Kafafian So, you’ve heard about the host of benefits that having veterans in your workforce can bring to the organization. Your HR team has made the case and leadership is on board. Now, it’s time to get to work attracting this desirable talent. What should you be doing to get ahead of […]
By Kimberly Kafafian Later this month we will be celebrating Hire a Veteran day. Because hiring from this group brings so much to the table, I want to expand the spotlight to shine on more than a single day on the calendar. I think it’s so important to share with employers the benefits leveraging […]
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