Recruiting

Where Are All the Good Candidates?

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You have an urgent need to fill a spot on your team. You’ve got a deadline. So far, your recruiting efforts have come up short. Your “No” stack is six inches high. The last person you interviewed showed up to your office wearing a t-shirt and track pants; they had…

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Illegal Interview Questions You Might be Asking

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Recently the topic of diversity in the workplace came up here at EDI Staffing. It’s a mission of ours to maintain a qualified and diverse candidate database, but we are constantly trying to figure out an appropriate way to approach the subject. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a…

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A Recruiter’s Perspective on IT Supply & Demand

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As the summer begins and companies are crunching numbers for their end of year or getting ready for the third quarter, the analysis of supply and demand in the workforce and economy is continually being calculated. I am not an Economic Market Analyst, but as a professional IT Recruiter at…

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Information Security Analysts High in Demand

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At the end of last year, we predicted an increase in IT Security jobs. As we are well into 2015, we’ve certainly seen an uptick and it isn’t stopping anytime soon. According to a Career Builder Supply and Demand Report, in April 2014, 11,890 IT Security job postings were recorded, and in…

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Ten Frustrating Candidate Rejections

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I’m sure we all have a mental list of frustrating reasons that a prospective employer has told us, “No thanks” over, sometimes even after a seemingly strong interview process. Here be ten odd stories and employer excuses that, from a recruiting perspective, have left me scratching my head.   10.“It’s…

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What to Look for in an IT Staffing Firm

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Finding an IT staffing firm is easy. Finding one that stands by their work, communicates timely and effectively and provides coverage over a wide array of skills and scenarios, is not.  Add these items and attributes to your checklist when evaluating who you’ll partner with.   Flexibility Maybe your company prefers…

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Top Recruitment Annoyances

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Since my first post-college job (many moons ago), I have been in customer-facing positions.  Through my years as a consumer affairs rep at a major department store chain to teaching in adult education, I find dealing with people to be fascinating.  Currently, I enjoy the day to day interactions with…

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Is Hiring a Consultant Right For You?

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Contract work comes in all shapes and sizes. Depending on the complexity of your needs, you may need an entire team of consultants or maybe you just need one expert. First, you need to decide if hiring a consultant is right for your business. In some cases, companies are looking for…

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The Importance of Salary in Hiring

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Whether you are looking to hire or looking for work, salary will always play a very important role in the process.  When taking an in depth look at both the applicant and company side of salary and its importance, you will see how similar of a role it plays out…

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The Importance of Exit Interviews

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Exit interviews are crucial to running a business. You may think you know the reason why an employee is choosing to leave; but chances are, you’re pretty far off. While we’re often focused on finding that next employee, we should also take the time to evaluate why this person has…

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