Posts Tagged ‘hiring process’
How Long Should My Resume Be?
The ideal resume length is one of the most argued topics in the career-services industry. While some old-school hiring managers insist on the one-page, get-to-the-point format, others prefer more details to help differentiate one job seeker from another. So, who is right? What is the best length for a resume? Let’s dive in. The One-Page…
Read MoreHow to Tell if Your Candidate “Gets” It
By Steve Margalit Hiring managers routinely screen resumes and conduct interviews with candidates to determine if they possess the qualifications and core competencies required for open positions. Employers evaluate applicants’ technical skills, leadership qualities, certifications, degrees, and achievements to see how closely they match open positions. But do these markers tell the whole story? Is…
Read MoreHow to Attract Top-Tier Candidates During the Great Resignation
By Jeff Herzog, President of FPC National Ah, how the tables have turned! The Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit, is upon us. High performers are resigning in droves and employers are scrambling to fill critical roles in this rapidly evolving job market. Gone (for now, anyway) are the days when companies placed…
Read MoreCommitting to DE&I? Here Are 4 Diversity and Inclusion KPIs to Measure
Without a doubt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are top priorities for most organizations. However, the challenge lies in measuring the impact of these DE&I efforts and communicating this impact to the stakeholders. In the absence of a robust method to track DE&I efforts and outcomes, it’s easy for biases to unconsciously perpetuate workplace inequality, thus…
Read MoreHow Recruitment can Help Build a Positive Work Environment
There is no doubt a work environment that promotes camaraderie and healthy competition keeps employee satisfaction ratings high. More so if the company provides opportunities for individual growth. This practice fosters loyalty in employees and builds a positive culture in the organization. Maintaining a constructive and productive atmosphere in the office is undeniably a huge…
Read MoreKeeping Employees Engaged and Productive in the Pandemic
The pandemic has taken a toll on many of us. We’ve been juggling work and home life, leading to fatigue for some. It’s not surprising that the number one complaint among employees is lack of sleep. This blog post will focus on how we can keep our employees engaged and productive as things start to…
Read More“You’re On Mute”
Mistakes Made During the Video Interview Process By Jeff Herzog, President of FPC National Since the pandemic began, videoconferencing has transformed the way employers interview candidates. And while this technology has the potential to streamline the interview process, reduce costs, and broaden the candidate pool, it is also fraught with challenges and hurdles. In the…
Read MoreHow Employers’ Perspectives on Remote Working Have Changed
The rising acceptance of remote working by employers – and the expectation of remote working options being on the table for employees – is one of the key shifts to have come about because of the pandemic. We recently hosted a panel debate with several business leaders from a variety of industries, to try and…
Read MoreFPC RESPONDS TO THE ECOMONIC RECOVERY WITH SIGNIFICANT REVENUE GROWTH AND EXPANDS ITS DIGITAL FOOTPRINT WITH A REDESIGNED WEBSITE
NEW YORK, August 4, 2021– F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants (FPC) a nationwide network of over 60 franchised executive recruitment offices, announced today its revenue was up 55% and job placements were up 65% in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2020. The second quarter of 2021 was the highest production…
Read MoreLeveraging Job References to Boost Your Candidacy
By Steve Margalit, FPC Many job seekers view the process of providing references to prospective employers as a burden. They see this task as a potential landmine that could only hurt their chances of landing their next job. But this is the wrong way to view references; candidates need to see their references as an…
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