Why Poor Onboarding Experiences Can Lead To New Hires Not Showing Up On Their First Day
There is a part of the hiring process that doesn’t get enough attention: onboarding. According to the Society for Human Resources Management, the largest professional human resources organization, onboarding is “the processes in which new hires are integrated into the organization.” It includes background checks, completing the new-hire orientation, learning about the company, its corporate culture, mission statement and values and getting the new hires the tools and resources needed to become [...]
5 Steps to Effectively Assess a Candidate’s Skills Before Hiring Them
As a hiring director, one of the most critical decisions you will make is selecting the right candidate for the job. The process of assessing a candidate's skills before hiring is crucial to ensure that you bring on board someone who has the qualifications and experience required for the role and the skills and abilities to perform well in the position. The importance of assessing candidates' skills before hiring cannot be [...]
7 Questions to Ask a Finance Recruiter
In the fast-paced world of finance, finding the right talent can be like navigating a labyrinth. But fear not, for a finance recruiter can be your guiding light. Like a skilled captain steering through treacherous waters, a finance recruiter possesses the expertise to match you with the perfect position. But before embarking on this journey, it's essential to ask the right questions. In this article, we will explore seven questions [...]
Top 10 Finance Interview Questions Before Your Interview
Are you prepared to face the intense competition in the finance industry? As you gear up for your upcoming interview, it's essential to arm yourself with the knowledge and confidence needed to tackle the top 10 finance interview questions. From financial statement analysis to risk management strategies, this article will provide you with valuable insights and expert tips to impress potential employers. Get ready to shine and secure that coveted [...]
6 Ways an Accounting Recruiter Can Change Your Life
In the intricate world of accountancy, opportunities often lurk unseen, resumes may miss the mark, salary negotiations can be daunting, and industry insights are elusive. An accounting recruiter, an unseen ally, can change this landscape dramatically. This article illuminates six transformative ways an accounting recruiter can guide you towards mastery in your accounting career, providing clarity, precision, and strategic direction. Uncovering Hidden Job Opportunities An integral part of an accounting [...]
What Does a Financial Recruiter Do?
Did you know that 82% of financial professionals believe that finding the right talent is crucial for their company's success? In the competitive world of finance, a skilled financial recruiter plays a vital role in identifying and attracting top talent. From screening candidates to negotiating offers, their detail-oriented and analytical approach ensures that only the best candidates make it through the hiring process. In this article, we will delve into [...]
The Great Hiring Reset: Selecting Talent On Skills, Not Degrees
At one time, a college degree was the passport to a “good” job. That’s still the case in many professions today, but things are starting to change. Walmart recently announced plans to drop degree requirements for some corporate roles. It says it will now consider applicants if they possess the necessary skills “through previous experience or other forms of learning”. Walmart is not alone. Accenture, Bank of America, Delta, Google, [...]
The Race For Companies To Quickly Hire And Job Seekers Find Work Before The Holiday Slowdown
It’s early October. Within 30-plus days, Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day, which kicks the holiday season into full gear. Across business organizations, there is typically an internal debate about whether or not they should continue hiring during the lead-up and throughout the holiday season, due to the disruptions of vacation schedules and family gatherings. Job seekers get concerned that human resources, recruiters, talent acquisition professionals, hiring managers and interviewers [...]
Is The War For Talent Over? If So, Who Won?
Since 2021, when record numbers of U.S. workers started quitting their jobs—known as the “Great Resignation”—many have been arguing that “The war for talent is over. And talent won.” What that meant, among other things, is that leaders needed to start prioritizing and get personally involved in employee “engagement,” rather than pushing it aside for HR staff to handle. Evidence to support this decisive victory for employees was everywhere. Women [...]
6 Tips For Hiring The Right People
Depending on your personality (and HR bandwidth at the time), the recruiting and hiring process may be an exciting project to grow your team — or a draining endeavor of resume reading, interviewing, appraising and repeating ad nauseum. Either way, the risks are real. Hire someone who's overqualified for a position or otherwise an ill fit for your company's culture and they might soon leave you back at step one. Nearly [...]