The New York Times recently looked at the topic of candidates reinventing themselves after “career interludes” – e.g., time off for travel, education, training, freelancing, welcoming a child, reinventing oneself, or following a hobby or passion. The article notes, “Part of what’s driving career breaks is that so many industries are in upheaval: law, media and...
Posts by Laura Byrne
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- Recruiting Tips,
- Staffing Agencies
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In the arsenal of tools a recruiter can leverage, the recruitment blog may not always be top the list in terms of delivery mediums. Unsurprisingly, social media usually dominates this realm. However, a blog can play a unique role in reaching candidates and contributing value in a way that differs from the immediacy and brevity of social platforms. Here are some...
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- Content Marketing,
- Recruiting Tips
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When sourcing candidates for a senior position, the pool of candidates narrows markedly. Indeed, the recruitment process can become a buyer’s market – with the candidate the as the “buyer” at the helm of the decision-making. With this in mind, we’ve compiled six strategies to consider when recruiting for key senior positions. To bring these tips to life, we’ve...
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- Recruiting Tips
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If you’re tired of receiving generic, unhelpful, lengthy cover letters, perhaps it’s time to step back and rethink what you’re asking...
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- Job Descriptions,
- Recruiting Tips
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A recent report from recruiting firm Hays lays out several compelling reasons for diversity recruiting. Among them: improved...
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- Diversity
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When I was in college and entertaining hopes of being a book editor, I applied for entry-level publishing jobs all over New York....
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- Sourcing