By: Lauren Barlowe Since 2003, clients nationwide have trusted Becker Wright Consultants (BWC) to help them recruit top talent in a number of industries. Jennifer Wright is the founder and force behind this Austin-based executive recruiting firm. “You need someone to “sell” your company to top-quality, passive talent, most of whom are still working,” explains [...]
By: Cynthia Milligan When Jennifer Wright began her career in recruiting, the industry was much different than it is today. Without tools like LinkedIn and other technologies, she quickly learned that recruiting was all about building relationships and identifying with the human aspect of hiring. Says Jennifer, “I truly believe that I become an extension [...]
By: William Milligan Though 50% of US companies have difficulty finding top talent (ManpowerGroup, 2012), too many employers spend valuable time mining the same channels or contract with large “job shop” recruiters who offer a volume of candidates,but yield disappointing results. The solution may lie in getting the right firm to help. “Many hiring managers [...]
Did you know that the US is currently facing a talent shortage? That’s right. Even with today’s economy and high jobless rates, employers have trouble filling key positions. In fact, in a recent CareerBuilder survey, 38% of employers indicated that they have open positions for which they cannot find qualified staff (CareerBuilder, August, 2012). This [...]
By: Susan Harrison Though 50% of US companies have difficulty finding top talent (Manpower Group, 2012), too many employers spend valuable time mining the same channels or contract with large “job shop” recruiters who offer a volume of candidates, but yield disappointing results. The solution may lie in getting the right firm to help. “Many [...]
By: Donna Simpson Hiring managers take note…end of year hiring for 2015 is expected to continue to increase in Q4. This includes permanent, full-time employees, not only seasonal workers. A recent CareerBuilder survey finds that 29% of employers plan to add permanent staff, up from 25% in Q4 of 2013. “We are currently in a [...]
Whether you have resolved to look for a new position—or even if you plan to stay where your are—the start of a new year is the perfect time to update your resume! A good rule of thumb is to update your resume once a year, whether you think you need to or not. By doing [...]
Why should you want to impress recruiters? Recruiters can be powerful allies in helping you make career changes. They often have vast networks of connections within your industry and have direct relationships with hiring managers and decision makers. They have insight into how hiring decisions are made by their clients. The job seeker and recruiter [...]
The goal of the phone interview is simple: For the employer to determine whether it is worth it to him to meet you in person. From this one conversation, the interviewer will form ideas and opinions about your enthusiasm, knowledge, skills, and personality. 5 Tips for Acing the Phone Interview Practice, and then practice some more. Have [...]