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Searching for Passive Candidates? What NOT to Say.
Passive candidates are often considered the "holy grail" for employers - after all, who wouldn’t want to hire the competition’s best talent? But reaching passive candidates and enticing them to leave their current positions can prove challenging. Stop thinking like a...
Why Telecommuting Might Not Make Sense
Why Telecommuting Might Not Make Sense Telecommuting is definitely on the rise. The Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently reported that telecommuting has increased threefold in the past 20 years, and more employers are beginning to offer the...
Why Career Mentors Are Essential (And How to Find One)
Research shows that professionals with mentors are happier and more successful in their careers. In fact, research shows that employees who received mentoring were promoted five times more often than people who didn’t have mentors. In an increasingly digital world,...
Identifying Emotional Intelligence in Hiring (And Why it Matters)
More than 20 years ago, research found that individuals with average IQs were outperforming those with with the highest IQs 70% of the time. Going against the rationale at the time that the most “book smart” employees would be the most successful, researchers dug...
Helpmates Staffing Services Named Best Place to Work for 2016
Irvine, Ca based Helpmates Staffing Services has been named one of Orange County’s Best Places to Work by the Orange County Business Journal and the Best Companies Group. This county-wide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best...
Are You Choosing the Right Professional References?
Sometimes professional references are the last step between you and your dream job. Often, employers check your references as the very last step before offering you the job. So how much thought have you put into choosing your references? Until a formal offer is made,...
What REALLY Motivates Employees?
As the economy continues to improve, candidates are raising their expectations when it comes to compensation and benefits from employers. Is your organization meeting those expectations? Keys to attract and retain top talent Let’s dig into these 3 and identify how...
How to Reject Candidates Without Burning Bridges
It happens - for every job. Someone's going to get the job, and some people (sometimes many) won’t receive an offer. But while your organization is excited to make a new hire, rejecting candidates can be nearly as critical. Build strong candidate relationships — even...
Top 5 Interview Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
You've put hours into perfecting your resume and cover letter. Great work - but you're not done yet! Until you've impressed an employer in your job interview, you're still a candidate and not a new hire. Now it’s time for your ‘A’ game. Successful interviews are far...