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During the Interview, Focus on These TWO Things

By TE Admin on May 28, 2013 in Interviews, job seeker

Well, that helps you to assess the interview after it’s over. Don’t attempt to process information during the interview—that will cause mistakes.

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How to Reduce Search Costs with Targeted Per-Hour Consulting

By TE Admin on May 21, 2013 in employers

In my previous blog post, I presented per-hour consulting as a way companies can reduce their search costs. So what in the world is targeted per-hour consulting? It’s exactly what it implies.

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Let’s Cut Straight to the Chase: People Hire People They Like

By TE Admin on May 14, 2013 in Interviews, job seeker

People hire people they like. Period. You MUST present a positive attitude. You MUST provide a positive and pleasant experience for everyone you meet.

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How to Reduce Search Costs with Per-Hour Recruiter Consulting

By TE Admin on May 7, 2013 in employers

How to Reduce Search Costs with Per-Hour Recruiter Consulting : expect to pay for any advertising or research costs. The benefits: Flexibility!

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Navigating the Tricky World of Non-Compete Agreements

By TE Admin on April 30, 2013 in Interviews, job seeker, Paperwork Pro

Non-compete agreements can be tricky mainly because people don’t know exactly what they can do and what they can’t do if they signed one. Non-compete tips!

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How to Reduce Search Costs with a Discount for Multiple Hires

By TE Admin on April 23, 2013 in employers

Hiring multiple positions throughout the year? Reduce your search costs with a negotiated discount rate. Recruiters reduce search costs when multiple hires are involved. Maybe you’re hiring 6 engineers over the course of 12 months. There should be a discounted rate for that with a good recruiter.

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How NOT to Get Tripped Up on a Employment Application

By TE Admin on April 16, 2013 in Interviews, job seeker, Paperwork Pro

It’s imperative to NOT lose your focus or get tripped up on the employment application process. Here are some quick guidelines to follow that will get you through it!

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How to Reduce Search Costs with the Engagement Fee

By TE Admin on April 9, 2013 in employers

So how do you reduce your search cost? By reducing the recruiter’s risk with an engagement fee. The engagement fee reduces risk and focuses your recruiter!

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What’s in a Name? Everything, That’s What!

By TE Admin on April 2, 2013 in Interviews, job seeker

On your way to the interview, you’ve brought everything you need to bring. You’re well groomed. Forgetting something? Names! That’s right—people’s names!

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Recruiting Myth #4: Cutting the Fee Percentage

By TE Admin on March 26, 2013 in employers

There are smart ways to cut or contain search costs by Recruiting

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The Cost of A Bad Hire and How to Reduce Them
The Cost of A Bad Hire and How to Reduce Them

Like romantic relationships, not everything is always perfect in the world of recruitment. Some people might look ideal on paper, but be your company’s worst nightmare. The company ultimately lets them go, everyone is relieved and replacement is hired. While that might sound like an easy fix, that one bad hire can cost a company $11,000-$24,000 a year, according to Career Builder.!
Generation Z Has Landed
Generation Z Has Landed

When Millennials came into the workforce a majority of the older generations made such a fuss over their work habits. I wonder how they are going to feel about Generation Z, otherwise known as the iGeneration, Centennials, Post-Millennials, Generation Sensible and the Homeland Generation.!
Are You Hunting for A Headhunter?
Are You Hunting for A Headhunter?

Not all job searches can be filled by HR departments. There are many factors that will make it necessary for animal nutrition companies to consider the use of external staffing solutions to find ideal candidates for a particular role. Some factors will include long work hours, difficult commutes, high amounts of overnight travel or the need of candidates with an advanced degree or a specific skill set or more importantly, the need to keep the search confidential.!
Recruiting Across The Generations
Recruiting Across The Generations

According to Pew Research Center, Millennials make up 35% of the US workforce. These Echo Boomers are climbing the career ladders and are being groomed to succeed by Gen Xers at the request of their Boomer big bosses. If you’re looking to hire a Millennial, Gen Xer or even a Boomer, you need to know how to not only hire but retain them.
How to Create a Job Offer They Can’t Refuse
How to Create a Job Offer They Can’t Refuse

Since you’ve clicked on this post, I will assume that your HR department has had more than its fair share of people turning down your offers. You’re reading this because you’d like to find out how to make an offer that no one can refuse, especially with the state of our industry today. If so, read on.
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Beef & Swine Recruiter

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