Recruiting Vibes ... A Blog by TalentSource

Over the course of my career, I’ve had three “Hey boss, I’m quitting” talks. One involved tears (of sadness), one involved tears (of happiness—though I saved them for after the meeting), and one involved my boss asking if I could take him with me. All of them, though, involved a gut-wrenching feeling that was equal…

3 interview questions to identify the right fit. You’ve gone through numerous candidate interviews, and feel you found the perfect fit for the position and for your company. And then, a few months later, you realize that candidate isn’t, in fact, the “perfect” fit. If this scenario feels familiar, read on… Getting to know the…

The Art of Crafting Effective Job Descriptions continued Last week, we talked about the type of job description that is an advertisement for an open position within your organization. Today let’s take a quick look at the internal job description. A job description is used as a summary of responsibilities for each position within your…

The Art of Crafting Effective Job Descriptions When we talk about a job description, what are we talking about?  A piece of advertising to attract new talent to hire for vacant positions within the company?  Or is a job description an internal document that is a complete summary of responsibilities for a given role within…

Tips for Crafting a Winning Resume It’s been a few years since you’ve worked on sprucing up your resume. Like everything else, there are trends in resumes, and you should know what they are.  When working with your TalentSource recruiter seeking an executive-level position, it is critical for you to present yourself (through your resume)…

There are no ineffective interview questions. There, I said it. As crazy as some questions might be (think ‘what animal do you want to be?’) if you have a plan and purpose for asking the question, it is not only effective, but the answer could be a powerful factor in your hiring decision. This is…

Reviewing a candidate’s social media for red flags is time-consuming, and looking for specific red flags can be like uncovering the secret to a magic trick.  The skilled team at TalentSource has mastered social media sweeps as part of our qualification process, removing that burden from your to-do list.  For most job candidates, we review…

The future predictions of work have never been more uncertain. Return to work dates have been cancelled and moved countless times and as resignations continue to reach all time highs, hiring demands will continue to change drastically. Workplace vaccine mandates have also contributed to the uncertainty of the job market. Substantial changes in how work…

By Amy Gallo Summary.    Are you ready to look for a new job? This comprehensive article covers everything from how to update your resume and write a cover letter to how to ace your interview and follow up. The piece also includes sample language to try and links to resources in the HBR archive. Tweet…

There is a magical land where the temperature is always 72 degrees, the Wi-Fi never goes down, and there is always somebody to talk to. You and your employees may remember this place from ancient times—that is to say, 2019. It is called the office. Where the office was once the daily default, it is…