Hiring managers are faced with a big responsibility – finding and hiring the best people for their business. Successfully recruiting good employees involves writing job ads, sourcing candidates, evaluating resumes, and conducting interviews.  However, all of these things first require a good understanding of the position that is up for grabs. Otherwise, you open your company up to a potentially bad hiring decision. But how can you be sure that you choose the right person for the job when, for example, the position in question is an extremely technical role that you’re unfamiliar with?

Instead of winging it and hoping for the best, read through these 5 tips on hiring for a position you don’t understand.

Fill the gaps
Before you can find the right person for the role, you need to understand why there’s an opening in the first place. Is the company expanding? Did … Read More »

As a jobseeker today, there are many unique ways to position yourself as a good candidate and stand out to employers – for instance, carefully curating your social media pages, creating an online resume, or attending industry networking events. And it’s true that utilizing these and other methods is a key part of being a successful jobseeker. Still, some people completely overlook one of the most important (yet simple) strategies for finding and landing their dream position – researching the company.

Here are five reasons why you should research a company before you apply for a position.

Position your qualifications.
You likely have a nice variety of skills and positive personality traits, but knowing which ones to focus on in your application or during an interview can give you a leg up against the competition. Look for this information by searching for LinkedIn profiles of … Read More »

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