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June 2021

Writing a Job Specification

By |2023-09-25T14:58:46-04:00June 28, 2021|Companies, Writing a job specification|

It’s easy to say over the phone to a recruitment consultant, what sort of person you’re looking for and what they’ll be doing. But how could you benefit from really getting a grip on a detailed job and person spec?

Why bother?

Before you place a job advertisement or register your vacancy with a recruitment consultancy, it’s wise to invest some time evaluating just what it is you’re after.

Ways to Improve Candidate Communication

By |2023-09-25T15:03:46-04:00June 17, 2021|Companies, Ways to Improve Candidate Communication|

Providing a positive candidate experience doesn’t mean sending applicants a fancy gift basket or offering generous sign-on bonuses. Candidate experience centers around communication. At the very least, that involves informing applicants when they are no longer in the running for the position, keeping them out of the resume black hole. 

As you communicate with candidates, consider these three simple ways to ensure a positive experience throughout the recruiting process. 

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Attracting and retaining top talent

By |2023-09-25T09:33:36-04:00June 16, 2021|Companies, Attracting and retaining top talent|

Good help isn’t hard to find when top talent looks for you.

With a strong job market, employees prefer companies with good cultures, competitive pay and advancement opportunities. Giving employees what they need will help you get — and keep — the top talent that you want.

“An organization’s strength is determined in large part by the quality of its talent,” said Kim Stewart, SVP and director of talent management for First […]

November 2020

5 Ways to Advance Your Career as an Accountant

By |2020-11-28T22:27:38-04:00November 8, 2020|TalentSphere, Candidates|

People who work in accounting enjoy a lot of career flexibility and stability. Not only do accounting and tax firms need qualified candidates, but businesses in every industry also rely on talented accounting professionals to help manage their finances. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be 1.54 million accounting jobs by 2026. How can you make sure that you find yourself in one of these roles? To advance your career as an accountant, you can:

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