The Importance of Tailoring Your Cover Letter to the Job
Some may say a cover letter isn’t necessary in today’s business world. If you get one piece of advice from this post, read this: a cover letter is still relevant and necessary in 2023. Think of your cover letter as the handshake to the professional relationship you are creating with the company. It’s your first […]
Benefits and Challenges of Networking in Your Job Search
Benefits and Challenges of Networking in Your Job Search When searching for a new job, there is a lot of talk about tapping into your network. …what does that mean? Simply put, networking is about who you know. The personal connections you have both IRL (in real life), and through social media can bolster your […]
How to Conduct Effective Research on a Prospective Employer
How to Conduct Effective Research on a Prospective Employer Every article you read about best practices for job interviews says you should come prepared with research on the prospective employer. We all agree this is a great idea, however how do you conduct that research? Where do you get information on what it is really […]
The Benefits and Challenges of Using Behavioral Assessment in Hiring
The Benefits and Challenges of Using Behavioral Assessment in Hiring I have a friend who worked in the insurance industry for many years. She was up for a promotion and was asked to take a behavior analysis test. This was over 20 years ago. Several weeks later, she found out she did not get the […]
TIPS FOR ONBOARDING NEW HIRES FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS
TIPS FOR ONBOARDING NEW HIRES FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS As an HR professional, you’ve heard of the 4C’s for onboarding new employees. Compliance, Clarification, Culture, and Connection. Onboarding new hires is critical in retaining the talent you worked so hard to add to your team. The professionals at TalentSource strongly encourage our clients to use […]
3 interview questions to identify the right fit.
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
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
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 […]
Common Interview Questions, How to Ace Them and be a STAR
Common Interview Questions, How to Ace Them and be a STAR At TalentSource, we help you confidently walk into an interview. Our smart recruiting process includes guiding you through each phase of the job search process. You’ve crafted the perfect resume that landed an interview. You’ve done research on the company. You’ve perfected your interview […]
Tips for Crafting a Winning Resume
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) […]