What Matters Most?
Old values have shifted. Employers can no longer use tried and true earnings carrots to dangle in front of prospective new hires. Each generation seemingly has different goals post pandemic. Compensation while still very important, is running in close check with work/life balance. Erin Scruggs, VP of Talent Acquisition at LinkedIn shared that, “Greater flexibility […]
Creating a Recruitment Strategy
By Katie Lamberti, Client Success Manager, LLoyd Healthcare Whenever I get an inquiry from a prospective client company interested in using my skills to assist with a talent opening, I’m always a bit surprised when I ask them what their current recruitment strategy has been and then there is dead air. I’m not trying to […]
Negotiating Up on a Low Salary Offer
It’s a hot job market, right? Good candidates are scarce. So, why did I just get low balled on salary from my prospective employer? That’s a good question. Buzz in the recruitment community shows that while some companies are stretching their pay ranges, other firms don’t want to feel pressured into giving a candidate […]
Recovering from an Online Interview Fail
A job seeker went viral six weeks ago after she shared her painful #interviewfail via TikTok. Her particular situation was due to a technical mishap as she went through interview questions sent to her in advance by the employer, SkyWest Airlines, where she was applying to be a flight attendant. The individual, Chaylene Martinez thought she was practicing responses […]
A Shift in Power Has Turned “Why Should We Hire You?” Into “Why WouId I Want to Work Here?”
By Jason Banks,CSP,EVP, LLoyd Staffing A mainstay question asked by employers for many years was always, “Why Should We Hire You” and then sweaty job seekers struggled to articulate their skill sets and reasons for being the top candidate choice. Well, post-pandemic, the balance of power has now shifted in favor of the job seeker, […]
The Power to Push Forward
By Katie Lamberti, Client Success Manager, Lloyd Healthcare As a Recruiter, I am often asked to name a highly desirable trait for candidate hiring consideration. I have a quick answer and it’s not just one that’s an outgrowth of the last 18 months, but if you have it, the pandemic has undoubtedly been easier for […]