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15 Apr

Posted at 21:07h in Best Practices, career growth, Finding A Job, Interview, Job Search Tips, hiring, Career Tips
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In today's hyper-competitive job market, a well-crafted resume is your ticket to securing an interview—and potentially the job of your dreams. However, with so many applicants vying for the same roles, having a resume that merely outlines your experience isn't enough. To truly stand out, you need to deploy advanced resume building techniques that command attention and showcase your unique capabilities. This article isn't just another overview of resume tips; it's a vault of cutting-edge strategies designed to propel your resume to the top of the stack. Read on to discover how to create a resume that not only ticks all the right boxes but also strikes a memorable chord with hiring managers and makes you an ideal candidate. Understanding...

21 Mar

Posted at 00:32h in Best Practices, career growth, Finding A Job, Interview, Job Search Tips, Career Tips
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The working world is constantly evolving. With new technologies emerging and industries shifting, many people find themselves considering a career transition at some point in their professional journey. Whether you're feeling unfulfilled in your current role, seeking better work-life balance, or simply drawn to a different field, making a career change can be an exciting and empowering move. However, it's also important to approach it strategically to ensure a smooth and successful transition. In this article, we will do our best to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate career transitions with confidence. How to Transition to a New Career Contemplating a career change can be an exciting prospect, offering the chance to leverage your existing skillset...

20 Mar

Posted at 19:39h in hiring, work culture, Career Tips, Best Practices, recruiting, recruiting trends, Recruiting Tips, career growth, Finding A Job, Employer Tips, trends
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In today's competitive job market, both employers and job seekers are constantly looking for an edge. For employers, the goal is to find the most qualified and passionate talent to build a strong, successful team. For job seekers, it's about landing the perfect opportunity that aligns with their skills and career aspirations. Enter the powerful tool of networking. Far from being just "who you know," strategic networking fosters genuine connections that can benefit both employers seeking top talent and job seekers searching for their dream job. Why Networking is Important The traditional job search, heavily reliant on online applications and resumes, can feel like tossing your resume into a black hole. It's impersonal, with limited opportunities to showcase your unique skills and...

14 Feb

Posted at 00:31h in Interview, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Career Tips, Best Practices
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Landing your dream job often hinges on one crucial step: the interview. Navigating this crucial stage can feel daunting, but with the right preparation and approach, you can turn interview jitters into confident strides towards success. This guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to ace your job interviews and stand out from the competition in today's job market. How have job interviews changed in recent years? The job interview landscape has seen significant shifts in recent years, marked by: Increased use of virtual interviews: Video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams have become commonplace, offering flexibility for both candidates and employers but demanding new skills like strong online presence and clear communication. Video interviews also allow...

25 Jan

Posted at 15:24h in hiring, Career Tips, Best Practices, career growth, Finding A Job, Interview, Job Search Tips
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Landing your dream job in 2024 depends on more than just your qualifications - it's about capturing the attention of busy recruiters with a powerhouse resume. In this fast-paced job market, your resume serves as your first and most crucial impression, a concise snapshot of your skills and experience that needs to scream "hire me!" But with the plethora of online resume builders and conflicting advice, crafting a winning resume can feel like navigating a minefield. Don't worry, we're here to equip you with the tools and know-how to build a resume that will stand out from the crowd and land you in that coveted interview chair. Should I Use a Free Resume Builder Online? Free online resume builders can be tempting...

18 Jan

Posted at 01:02h in hiring, Career Tips, Best Practices, Temporary Jobs, trends, Interview, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips
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In 2024, American job seekers will face both challenges and opportunities. Economic factors such as inflation and potential market fluctuations may create uncertainty, but the labor market still offers promising prospects for those with the right approach and skills. Whether you are just starting your career, changing careers, or seeking employment after a period of unemployment, it is important to understand the current landscape and adopt effective strategies to achieve success. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most effective job search strategies for 2024, what to expect from the job market, if temporary work is right for you, and some of the best ways to find your dream job! Employment Outlook for 2024: What to...

28 Dec

Posted at 22:23h in Temporary Jobs, recruiting, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Career Tips, recruiting trends, Best Practices, career growth, trends, Interview
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In today's competitive job market, landing your dream role can feel like navigating a complex labyrinth. Unfortunately, alongside legitimate opportunities lurk the shadows of predatory individuals and organizations operating recruiting scams. These scams can drain your finances, steal your personal information, and damage your professional reputation. So, how do you differentiate a professional recruiter from a cunning scammer? How can you ensure your job search is safe and productive? In this article, we'll break down some of the biggest signs of recruiting scams and give you tips that can empower you, both professionals and candidates, to navigate the talent pool with confidence and avoid costly falls into the abyss of recruiting scams. Are Recruiting Scams Still on the Rise? A Sobering...

08 Nov

Posted at 22:22h in recruiting trends, career growth, Recruiting Tips, trends, Interview, Finding A Job, hiring, Career Tips, recruiting, Best Practices
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In the world of recruiting and talent sourcing, the relationship between candidates and recruiters is crucial. It can help shape careers for applicants and for employers who rely on recruiters to help them locate specialized talent. However, the downside is that not every interview leads to immediate success and a successful hire. Not every application even ends up as an interview! The job market is unpredictable, and the talent pool is as flooded as ever, with opportunities coming and going just as quickly as they show up. But a strong bond with a recruiter is a valuable asset for a job seeker, and the same is for the recruiter. It keeps candidates in the loop for future job prospects...

26 Oct

Posted at 19:27h in Best Practices, recruiting trends, Business Consulting, Recruiting Tips, career growth, trends, Interview, Finding A Job, Career Tips, recruiting
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In today's world of talent recruitment, the way we find and hire top talent has changed. Along with the traditional in-person interview, there is now the option of video interviews. This has become an important part of the recruitment process, with advantages and challenges for recruiters and candidates. In today's globalized world, remote work and adaptability are highly valued. Mastering video interviews is crucial for both recruiters and job candidates. This blog post will cover all aspects of video interviews, including their benefits, drawbacks, and best practices. Do Businesses Prefer to Conduct Virtual Interviews? The landscape of recruitment and hiring has undergone a significant shift, with virtual interviews now being a key component of the process. However, determining whether businesses prefer virtual...

24 Oct

Posted at 22:54h in recruiting trends, career growth, Recruiting Tips, trends, Interview, Finding A Job, recruiting, Job Search Tips, Best Practices
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After successfully placing a candidate in a job, the journey doesn't end there. Building lasting relationships is crucial for both recruiters and candidates. The dynamics between recruiters and candidates continue even after the offer letter is signed. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of post-placement relationships, including ways recruiters can build and maintain these relationships, and whether recruiters still have a role after a candidate is placed. The Importance of Building a Strong Relationship with Your Recruiter as a Candidate Establishing a strong and lasting relationship with your recruiter is important for both the candidate and the recruiter. It goes beyond just helping you find a job, as a recruiter can also serve as a mentor and career partner....

29 Sep

Posted at 01:36h in trends, Job Search Tips, Interview, hiring, Career Tips, Best Practices, career growth, recruiting, Recruiting Tips, Finding A Job
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In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, exceptional customer service stands as the cornerstone of any successful organization. Companies are acutely aware that customer satisfaction and loyalty hinge on the quality of their customer service teams. Consequently, the interview process for customer service roles has become more rigorous than ever before. To help both job seekers and employers navigate this critical aspect of the hiring process, we've compiled a comprehensive guide featuring some of the most common interview questions for customer service job interviews. In this post, we will delve into these thoughtfully crafted inquiries, offering valuable insights to candidates seeking to ace their interviews and employers seeking the most capable individuals to join their customer service ranks. So, whether...

14 Jul

Posted at 00:00h in hiring, recruiting, Best Practices, recruiting trends, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, trends, Employer Tips
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In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives, connecting people across the globe and opening up endless possibilities. Recruiters, too, have embraced this powerful tool to expand their candidate search and unearth diamonds in the virtual haystack. So, if you're curious about how recruiters can leverage social media platforms to discover a wider audience of quality candidates in combination with traditional recruiting methods, you're in the right place! In this blog, we'll uncover the strategies, tips, and best practices that can help recruiters tap into the vast pool of talent on social media and create meaningful connections that lead to exceptional hires. What social media channels should you use as a recruiter? It seems like...

10 Mar

Posted at 21:06h in trends, Temporary Jobs, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, hiring, recruiting trends, Best Practices, career growth
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The United States unemployment rate has always been a reflection of the country's economy. By definition, the unemployment rate is the number of workers in the labor force that is not currently employed but could be. Throughout the years, the unemployment rate has been a constant topic of discussion among leaders in a variety of industries and in politics. In today's working environment, the unemployment rate is at one of its lowest rates in years, due to many workers returning to work after the pandemic. Over time, we've seen waves of high unemployment and low unemployment, but are the current trends in unemployment pointing in the right direction of a healthy economy in our near future? How is Unemployment Measured? In...

21 Jan

Posted at 00:59h in recruiting trends, Finding A Job, Job Search Tips, Employer Tips, hiring, recruiting, Best Practices, trends, work culture
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Our workplace environments have seen a complete shift post-COVID and with the ongoing advancements in technology, we are witnessing one of the biggest shifts in the workplace in history. Along with tech advancements, this shift has made the job market incredibly competitive with the ability for virtual interviews and hiring. Now, headhunters are having to be even more strategic in how they find the right talent for their jobs. Candidates also have more accessibility to job postings than ever before, and this is becoming an obstacle for recruiters. Going into 2023, what are the biggest recruiting trends that HR professionals and manager can expect this year? We will break down some of the biggest recruiting trends for 2023 and...

12 Oct

Posted at 20:04h in career growth, trends, work culture, Finding A Job, hiring, recruiting, Best Practices
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After the pandemic took a large toll on the United States economy, employees who had previously lost their jobs have made a return to the workforce and employment in the country has made a comeback. Despite the return to work, inflation has become a serious issue and the economy is on the brink of another recession, something that has not happened since 2020 due to the COVID-19 recession. As costs for goods and services continue to rise, American workers are feeling the strain on their wallets. Incomes for workers have stayed stagnant while prices for things like food, gas, and household goods continue to grow at a high rate. The U.S. remains in a tight labor market that is...

08 Sep

Posted at 23:36h in Employer Tips, hiring, Career Tips, Best Practices, career growth, Finding A Job
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As the return to work for many after the global pandemic has started, a new phrase or "phenomenon" has been coined by business experts and business news pundits. It has to do with employees starting to set boundaries within their role in their company. For the longest time, workers have been told that if they go the extra mile and they put everything they have into their careers, they will move up the corporate ladder and be successful in both their job and their life. In today's world, however, many people struggle balancing work and life in this post-COVID world and employees are having to not only work their normal job, but also work second or even third jobs...

16 Jul

Posted at 00:02h in career growth, Finding A Job, trends, Interview, hiring, Career Tips, Best Practices
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For job applicants that find themselves getting an interview for their dream job, they find themselves in a competitive field battling against other candidates that may come from a similar background or may seem to be more qualified for the position. Because of this, it's important for you to stand out as much as possible to the hiring manager or the human resources employee that is conducting your interview. In such a competitive job market with many different candidates coming in for job interviews, it can be a bit overwhelming to think about your answers to common interview questions as well as having to think about how you portray yourself as a legitimate candidate for the role. It's very...

17 May

Posted at 21:47h in Job Search Tips, career growth, Employer Tips, trends, hiring, Interview, Career Tips, Best Practices, recruiting, Finding A Job
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Operations roles are some of the most important jobs for success in a company. Operations jobs can be defined as positions that focus on helping an organization run smoothly by using interpersonal, communication with individuals and teams, and project management skills. Typically, people who work in operations need to learn how to implement various business strategies and experience to help strengthen business performance. While operations positions aren't industry-specific, this means that there is a plethora of opportunities in different industries for a number of roles. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most popular operation roles and jobs that are currently hot in the market. Recently, we dove into the hottest roles for finance and...

16 May

Posted at 21:08h in trends, recruiting, Finding A Job, Career Tips, Best Practices, career growth
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For those looking to find their next career move in the world of finance or accounting, it may be difficult to know which direction to go. With the "Great Resignation" movement in full swing and a market shift on the horizon, employers are having to fight to find quality employees. Offering more or better benefits and better pay is becoming the norm in order to attract better candidates for open positions. Right now, there are several career paths in financial services that can be considered to be "hot" roles that are highly sought after. In this article, we'll cover a few of the hottest roles in finance and accounting in 2022 and what makes them so attractive in this...

01 Apr

Posted at 22:45h in Best Practices, career growth, recruiting, Finding A Job, Employer Tips, Career Tips
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Great recruiters can add a tremendous amount of value to you on your job search. However, like any professional industry, be it Real Estate Agents, Accountants, Lawyers etc., there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every recruiting professional has their own processes and specialty. Thus, it’s important to take an active approach not only in building a relationship with your recruiter, but also in choosing who will ultimately be representing you for a job opportunity. Scion Staffing's recruiting team helps candidates land their perfect job match and has excelled at placing quality talent with quality companies. In this article, we will break down a few tips and tricks to ensure you’re working with a high-quality recruiter: Tip #1: They focus on your...