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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…

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…

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…

Part of a company’s culture includes employee sense of belonging. Every employee is a teammate and it should be a goal of the company to have a strong team. Workers should be able to collaborate well with each other and always feel valued. After all, feeling a sense of belonging will shift employees’ perspectives from…

The rise of the internet has introduced limitless possibilities to communicate with your customers. Having various online channels and tracking software, companies can use data to improve the consumer’s experience. Many businesses have implemented these digital strategies for the benefit of both their organization and the consumer, but it is important to remember that communicating…

Employee retention strategies are used to reduce employee turnover rates within a company. Each organization’s plan should include policies and programs that attract and retain their valuable employees. As an employer, it is important that your strategies should be centered around the employees’ specific needs. Why Should you Create an Employee Retention Strategy? No company…

Reference checks can be very valuable in helping employers make hiring decisions. Taking this step can help you fully understand if the candidate is a match for your open position. For example, you can get details of what it is like to manage and interact with this individual that you won’t find on their resume….