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Three Easy Actions That Can Help Retain Employees

July 16, 2019 | Career Advice, Employee Recognition, Leadership

As summer kicks into high gear, the tight labor market shows no signs of softening. The latest Employment Situation Summaryfrom the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates 224,000 jobs were added in June. While the unemployment rate increased from 3.6% to 3.7%, it remains near 50-year lows. This data underscores why it’s more important than ever […]

Three Things You Need to Know When Recruiting Gen Z Employees

June 25, 2019 | Career Transition, HR Professionals, Leadership, Talent Management

For the past several years employers have been focused on the needs of Millennial employees, and rightfully so–since the early 2010s, Millennials have been the largest generation in the workforce. But they are not the youngest generation in the workforce anymore. The oldest members of Generation Z are in their early twenties and they make […]

The Importance of Employee Onboarding

June 18, 2019 | HR Professionals, Leadership, Talent Management

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April employment report, the rate of unemployment is at a 50-year low (3.6 percent). As a result, companies have to work harder than ever to attract and retain qualified employees. One way to improve retention rates is through the onboarding process. In order for new employees to be […]

TALENTBRIDGE HIRES PAUL MEYER AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

June 14, 2019 | TalentBridge News

Paul Meyer has been named vice president of sales and strategic initiatives at TalentBridge. In this position, Meyer will lead sales initiatives across the TalentBridge footprint. Meyer brings extensive sales and management experience in the talent acquisition industry to TalentBridge. He most recently served as vice president, recruitment process outsourcing, at Alluvion Staffing. He has […]

The Job Interview is Over. Now What?

May 20, 2019 | Career Advice, Career Transition, Interview Tips, Jobseeking Tips

After you have finished the job interview, you go home and as far as you know, you nailed it. While you don’t want to come off as nagging, you want to stay on the employer’s radar. After an interview you want to send a thank you email and a handwritten note as soon as possible. You […]

Identifying and Avoiding Red Flags in an Interview

May 14, 2019 | Career Transition, Interview Tips, Jobseeking Tips, Resume Tips

Although your resume and other screening tools are key factors employers use to make hiring decisions, the interview is your time to showcase your personality. The interview doesn’t start when you sit down and begin answering questions. It begins when you pick up the phone for a phone interview and continues through your interactions with […]

Ten Questions You Should Be Asking in an Interview

April 23, 2019 | Career Advice, Career Transition, Interview Tips, Jobseeking Tips | Charlotte, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Louis

We spend so much time thinking about what interviewers will ask us during an interview, it’s easy to forget just how important it is for the interviewee to ask questions in return. But not all questions are created equal. Good questions are around job duties, the department structure, company goals, and growth plans. Candidates who […]

Nailing Down Responses to the Most Common Interview Questions

April 16, 2019 | Career Advice, Career Transition, Interview Tips, Jobseeking Tips | Charlotte, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Louis

Professionals responsible for interviewing potential candidates for an organization likely have a fair amount of experience in doing just that. They come prepared with a list of questions they know will help uncover the traits and abilities needed to fill the specific role you’re eager to land. To help you prepare your responses for your […]

Three Simple Steps to Prepare for Your Next Job Interview

April 10, 2019 | Career Advice, Career Transition, Interview Tips, Jobseeking Tips | Charlotte, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Louis

Preparing for an interview can be overwhelming. You want to make the best first impression, which includes having substantial background information on the company and articulating your past job experience effectively. Follow the steps below to ensure you’re well prepared for any interview: Do Your Homework Spend some time finding as much information about the […]

How to Create a Resume That Stands Out

April 2, 2019 | Career Transition | Charlotte, Des Moines, Rochester, St. Louis

Your resume is your ticket to earning an interview. Research shows that employers scan resumes within six seconds, so it’s important to quickly and effectively “sell” your skills and abilities to a potential employer. The layout, content and presentation are critical to achieving this goal. Here are four things your resume should include so it’s […]

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