Many people think of the interview as the first step in finding a new job. What many fail to realize is that the application is the first step. Too often people will make simple mistakes during the application process that will stop the chances of moving forward dead in its tracks. Fail to follow
Is your organization having trouble finding the right candidates, or enough candidates for your open positions? Here are 6 things to consider to improve the candidate pool for current and future job openings.
The summary, or objective is an optional resume section. There are some differing thoughts on the objective on a resume. Some think it’s outdated and some that it’s unnecessary. But a well-crafted objective that focuses on your skills and objectives can make your resume stand out. There is one occasion when you’ll definitely want to consider
93% of employers say they will search your social media pages during the interview process. The most common ones are, not surprisingly, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, although they may look at other ones as well. What they find on your social media pages will in many cases be the first impression of what kind of
In this Job Talk podcast episode we talk to iMPact Lead Account manager about best practices for negotiating salary and benefits. There are many moving parts in the job interview and salary negotiation process. When it comes to salary negotiation, making one or several mistakes could cost you thousands. To help you avoid some of
In sports, the game can sometimes be won or lost before it even starts. The team that shows up best prepared will have a better chance of winning. The same goes for your job interview. There are several things you can do before the interview to increase your chances of success. Research the company
Watch this short video clip to learn more about how to utilize the “3 B’s” for intervew sucess.
Finding the right candidate for your open position is not an easy process. From getting the word out about the job, going through all the incoming resumes to select the best ones, and then finally going through the interview process. There are many moving parts, and it’s easy to make mistakes that will lead to
A majority of job openings are never advertised or announced publicly. This is known as the “hidden job market”. To get access to these jobs, you will need to go beyond the usual job boards. This is especially true for higher level jobs. To get started, go through your social media accounts, address book, business
In this short video, one of our Sr. Recruiters, Jeff Kobza, discusses 3 of the most common mistakes made by job seekers in the job search and interview process. Know yourself: What meaningful and relevant experience do you bring? Know the company you’re applying to: Go beyond the basic information when doing research. Why do
iMPact Business Group is a professional staffing agency located in Grand Rapids, MI, and Tampa, FL. We were founded in 2004 and service candidates and clients nationwide. Our areas of specialization are in IT, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, and Business Administration/Process (HR, Marketing, Admin jobs, etc). Opportunities are available nationwide as well as remote.
