Salary Speak: The Truth About Pay Increases When Changing Jobs Imagine this. You are wrapping up an interview for a job that feels like a perfect fit. You researched the company. You prepared a list of well-thought out questions. You feel confident. Then, the interviewer lobs that final question that causes anxiety for even the [...]
Hiring Best Practice: Don’t wait to make that candidate an offer! With high unemployment, you may think that you can wait to make that candidate an offer. Don’t make that assumption! Time and again, we have seen hiring managers wait to extend an offer or, even make a low ball offer to a great candidate, [...]
Do you know how much you are really worth in today's market? If you interviewed today, would you feel confident in negotiating your salary? Many job seekers look to us for guidance when negotiating their salaries. To be a successful negotiator, knowledge is key! Consider these 3 tips when negotiating your salary and compensation: Tip [...]
Christina Friloux and Jennifer Wright at the 2013 Lake Travis Education Foundation Gala BWC owner, Jennifer Wright and Marketing Manager, Christina Friloux, recently attended the Lake Travis Education Foundation (LTEF) annual gala. Established in 1985, the Foundation supports schools within the Lake Travis Independent School District and has, to date, generated over $2.8 [...]
Interview tips Looking for interview tips? No matter our level of confidence, the interview process can leave us second-guessing whether we have truly put our best foot forward. Often, we leave an interview feeling uncertain or, worse, as though we committed a huge mistake. In this article by The Daily Muse, the author speaks to how we can [...]
Why we love difficult searches “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” -- Dale Carnegie A client's success story I am a very competitive person. That’s why I got so excited when I first spoke [...]
Solving the challenge for hiring managers You, the hiring managers, continue to tell us that you have staffing requirements for Q2, Q3, and beyond. The problem: No budget for using a recruiting agency. Or, internal departments hesitate about using an external staffing firm. As you know, sourcing candidates for your key positions can be incredibly [...]
We need to talk…. I hope you are having a great start to the year. 2013 had already been busy for us at Becker Wright. Personally, I’ve dedicated the last month to feeling the pulse of the market and understanding the business needs of our clients. It seems that everyone is gearing up for a [...]